Make your own fabric labels. I made them to sew into pouches. Here I pulled the lining out for a better picture: Here’s how to make the labels: 1. Purchase cotton paper-backed sheets for ink jet printing: I found mine at Michaels. 2. Set up a word document with the labels you want to print. … Read more
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DIY Bookshelves with fabric storage bins
I built storage shelves for books, toys and games. These shelves are for Lily, she has been my ‘test build’ customer and she’s not even 1 yet. The plans are from Ana White’s 6 cube bookshelf, I modified the top shelf by eliminating the dividers to accommodate board games, puzzles and larger odd sized toys…. Read more
“S” is for Spah
Spah Party pouches. These pouches are made for Spah Party, an onsite spa party business. Julie and her team will bring the spa experience to your home. Her services are perfect for a ladies night, birthday parties, bridal showers, etc. www.spahparty.com And as part of her party packages she offers a favor, these pouches are now… Read more
“S” is for Seersucker
Seersucker sunscreen terry cloth pouches. Who doesn’t love terry cloth and seersucker? It’s a match made in heaven and so appropriate for the summer season. This pouch is large, 12″long x 7″high with a 2″wide bottom. Large enough to hold 4 regular size bottles of sunscreen. And I even made my own fabric labels sewn… Read more
Patchwork Wall Art
Patchwork wall art. A knock off of Ballard Design’s Patchwork Prints: image from Ballard Designs My prints are actually pieces of fabric, the squares measure 6 1/2″ each. Here’s how I made them: 1. My drying rack recently broke so I used the side wood pieces: 2. Disassemble the rack and cut… Read more
“S” is for Slats
A slat chair makeover. For comparison: Clearly neglected and probably left outside for some time I snatched her up from a Freecycler for a rescue. If anyone knows anything about the origins of this chair I’d love to hear it. There are no markings for reference anywhere. A little bit retro and utilitarian. What is… Read more
“T” is for Terry
Ruffled terry cloth pouches. Perfect for your personal products: I used a similar method to Kate’s tutorial here at see kate sew. These pouches measure (9″w x 6″h) are lined with interfacing to help keep the shape and have squared bottom corners. The ruffle matches the lining and is cut on the bias to keep… Read more
“M” is for Mantel #2
A spring to summer mantel. As usual the tv is always an issue when trying to dress my mantel. This time I tried to divide and conquer. The right side is mushrooms (see how I made them here). And the left side is pinwheel toparies: How I made the mini pinwheel toparies: 1. Cut a 3″ square of… Read more
“T” is for Toy Box
I built a toy box. Little Miss Lily has a new bedroom with lots of space so a toy box was in order. The plans are here from Ana White. I handpainted the name (Engravers font). Pottery Barn sells this one for $200 plus $20 shipping: image from Pottery Barn I spent $35 (not including… Read more
“B” is for Biscuits
A handpainted biscuit sign. (And some real biscuits too.) This sign measures 24″w x 10″h. My inspiration came from Maggie at Midwestern Sewing Girl. She had taken this image: image from Pinterest And painted it on a rug: Click here for Maggie’s full post about her rug. I loved the image so much I painted… Read more
“R” is for Restock
Time to restock the shop space. One week away on vacation and I sold a handful of signs, there were some serious gaps here: I brought in a bunch of new signs to fill in my space: And some pictures of the funky space under the stairwell:
“T” is for Teachers
A Teachers Appreciation Day gift from buddy boy’s class. Filled with a memories book made by the kids, beautiful flowers (annuals in individual pots so the teachers can plant in their gardens) and a well deserved card. The caddies are a larger version of the ones I made here. Once the flowers are planted… Read more