Mini clipboards for kids. Favors for girl #2’s birthday party. Here’s how I made them: 1. Use mini clipboards, select your desired papers (I was aiming to match the different colored pens). 2. Mod podge the paper onto the clipboard. (I prefer the matte finish.) (I followed the same process from the fabric clipboards here… Read more
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DIY X Brace Entry Bench
I built an entryway bench for our friends. Using Ana White’s x bench as a guide I modified the size to fit the space. (This bench measures 34″w x 19″h x 18″d.) Now they have a landing spot for visitors. Progress pictures: All assembled and ready to finish. To finish I did the following: 1. one coat… Read more
DIY Easter Placecards
Placecards for Easter Inspired by Martha’s potted place cards here. I started with tin pails and 1″ clay pots, filled with newspaper: Glued on moss, glued in stick and glued on paper name tag: We’re getting a head start on the Easter decor this year.
DIY Faux Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossoms for Spring. In true knock off fashion, again, I copied Pottery Barn’s cherry blossom branch: image from Pottery Barn Good luck finding it at Pottery Barn, it’s “no longer available” online. But in the time it takes you to search for one you can easily make it. And I bet you already have all the… Read more
DIY Mirror Knock Off
The “Eagan” knock off mirror. Sorry Pottery Barn, I wasn’t about to pay $250 plus shipping for your gorgeous mirror (no longer available) I made mine for a total cost of about $90. And mine is bigger, 15 mirrors versus their 9. The space behind our dining table needed some light. Mirrors work wonders!… Read more
“W” is for Wire
Wire baskets made from hardware cloth. I must admit I got my inspiration from Charlie at Attempting Aloha. Once I saw her baskets I knew I needed some too. We saved thousands by installing Ikea kitchen cabinets but we did have this minor eyesore: Which is actually a good place for bread baskets and larger platters… Read more
“G” is for Green
And green is for St. Patrick’s Day: See how I made this banner from my kids memory match game here. And shamrocks: These coasters are available in my Etsy shop here. And green letters: This SHAMROCKS sign is also in my Etsy shop here. Go Green! I’m linking up to:
“M” is for Memory Match
Memory match game turned into a birthday banner (and more!). In our house when my kids are done with a toy that still has life the options are: 1. save for Lily 2. donate 3. repurpose This memory match game got the repurpose option. The dimuative little wooden square was just too cute to give away so… Read more
DIY Easter Goody Bags
Easter goody bags These are for Buddy boy’s classmates at their Easter party. Here’s how I made them: 1. Start with blank pencil holders: 2. Print out the words, make egg shape template, trace onto each label and cut out: 3. Apply label to colored backing paper with double stick tape and cut out with scalloped… Read more
DIY Turf Runner
A turf runner for Easter. Turf on the table for real, does it look like grass? Martha thinks so, she sells it in the Grand in Road catalog for $59 plus shipping for a 18″w x 72″l piece. (You can see it here, I couldn’t get the picture to copy.) I paid $11 for a 3′ x… Read more
DIY Windowseat Bench
I built a windowseat bench with storage for the kids room. Added a cushion and pillows for comfort in hopes of enticing my kids to sit and read. And bonus added storage bins down below because you cannot let that space go to waste! Before this space had been occupied by a desk: My young… Read more
“C” is for Coasters
Coasters, coasters everywhere! I’ve been a busy bee making coasters. Numbered coasters. Shamrock coasters. They’re all packaged up for sale in my Etsy shop here. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. I’m linking up to: