Sew: fabric lettersThe complete how to make fabric letters for personalizing.monogrammed seersucker zipper pouchI often get asked how I make the fabric letters I use to personalize items, its fairly ...
Build: portable lego trayNow your kids can make their Lego builds on a portable tray AND move all the pieces for easy clean up without destroying their hard work!Legos are the in toy with my kids rig...
Build: clubhouse fort bedThe amazing Ana White drew up plans for the ultimate clubhouse / treefort bed you can build yourself:It fits a regular twin size mattress:Inspired by Pottery Barns Eli Fort b...
Build: clubhouse bedThe building plans will be coming soon are here from Ana White but I just couldnt wait to share:Inspired by Pottery Barns Eli Fort Bed:image from Pottery Barn KidsI even adde...
Paint: personalized kids stoolIt comes with a removable seat to reveal the perfect storage spot:I took a basic Ikea SANSAD childrens stool:image from Ikea.comPainted on lots of bright colored cars:An...
Sew: monogrammed seersucker pouchesSummer is knocking on the door and nothing says summer like seersucker.Finally I made a pouch for myself:And a smaller more simplified version for a new baby boy gi...
Sew: pink robots pouchMade girly with an orange gingham ruffle detail tucked under the zipper and fuschia pink lining:This pouch goes to a school friend for her 4th birthday.Add some lip smacker lip ...
Paint: surfboards signJust in time for summer, a Pottery Barn knock off made using supplies I already had on hand.Heres the inspiration:image from Pottery Barn KidsAnd my version:Pretty close and I s...
Sew: monogrammed polka dot pouchesThe perfect coin purse size for your money, lip gloss, etc.These pouches measure 5"w x 4.5"h x 1"thick at base.The monogram and lining are navy blue...
Sew: PillowsBasic envelope style lumbar pillows and outdoor seat cushions:Made to fit a top secret chair project that I cant reveal quite yet but I can show you how I made the pillows and cushions.I ...
Cinco de Mayo party favorsGirl #1 makes her First Holy Communion on Saturday which also happens to be Cinco de Mayo, two parties in one.Instead of a regular First Communion party we decided to have a...
Build: kids play tableI worked with Ana White again, she drew up the plans for this kids play table / desk and I happily did the build.I was inspired by Pottery Barns Brunswick play ta...
Paint: desk refinishedThis Pottery Barn desk went from dark to light:I used Benjamin Moore soft chamois high gloss enamel:A school friend had this Pottery Barn desk in rustic chestnut finish, previou...
Build: doll bunk bedsA special order for a school friend, this time painted in white with purple patchwork bedding:I used Ana Whites plans here.The build is fairly simple, just a lot of pieces, I def...
Sew: First Holy Communion dressGirl #1 will be making her First Holy Communion soon so I made her dress:A simple off-white satin tank style dress with a gathered skirt and an extra special waistband ...
Craft: Cinco de Mayo flower garlandPink plastic tablecloth covering made into pleated flowers with paper umbrellas for the centers:Girl #1 will be making her First Holy Communion this Spring and it h...
Paint: Event favorsI painted these wooden favor tags as a little keepsake ornament of the Spring Auction Fiesta at my kids school.They are a recreation of a magnet that was made for school families:&...
Paint: Platform 9 3/4 signIf you are a Harry Potter fan than you know the meaning behind this sign.(I knew nothing about Harry Potter before this project - read the background info here.)A custom req...
Shop: Ikea finds for SpringA little stop at Ikea and you never know what you might find.The cutest bright pink plates and bowls and how about that striped melamine tray for $7.99, I couldnt pass it u...
Sew: silver shoe clipsEmbellish your boring shoes with ruffley, floral silver shoe clips.I am not a shoe person at all but I was looking to update some comfy flats.I used some scrap silver fabric cut...
Built: doll bunk bedsPainted in orange, again, with fresh fiesta inspired quilts:I used Ana Whites doll bunk bed plans here.This set of bunk beds will be going to my kids school auction, Fiesta is th...
Craft: straw tote3 fun ways to embellish an inexpensive tote:A cute tote you can take anywhere:1. Monogram with pom pom trim:2. Rolled fabric flowers:3. Ruffle trim:Heres how I embellished the straw ...
Build: media unitWith 8 doors of hidden storage underneath:A request from a school friend for her family room.The complete unit is 9 feet long and 7 feet tall.The middle base cabinet is 19" deep ...
Make: easy alphabet artAnother version of my knock off alphabet art here, this one was done in red for a new baby boy.Heres the original done in MS rainwater:And another one done in sage green to mat...
Sew: Ana White work aprons version 2:Ana and I added a few options to the original pattern and design.1. We added the option of pleat tucks in the main apron piece where it meets the waistband, ...
Sew: pouches personalized with full nameI used drop cloth canvas for the exterior and Riley Blakes Hoos in the Forest flower jacks in pink left over from this dress for the lining and letters.The let...
Paint: replica of antique metal pub sign Can you tell which one is the antique?A special request from a friend who wanted this sign for her living room, the style and colors (with a slight chang...
Pink Barbie party roundup:Ruffled plastic pink tablecloth:1. Purchase tablecover roll of plastic:2. Fold over top edge just enough so bottom edge skims floor:3. Gather folded edges and tape to table ...
Sew: Ana White work apronsAna White and I have collaborated on a special work apron for buildy gals like ourselves who need a more feminine, less bulky version of a tool belt.Rugged enough to withsta...
Sew: personalized kids lumbar pillowReverse applique technique with stripe pieced pink fabrics and ric rac trim:A gift for young girl who collects stuffed animals and such for her bed.Inspired by thi...
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