I made these no-sew fabric flowers for Kate’s room about a year ago and I’m finally getting around to blogging about them. Not sure how some of these projects slip through the cracks, but better late than never, right?! I…
Archives for 2013
How to Clean the Inside of a Top-Loading Washing Machine
I posted about cleaning the surface of my washing machine a while back, but this time I also cleaned the inside using bleach and water. Completely amazed (and totally grossed out) after cleaning it. You are going to want to go…
How to Create a Tissue Paper Tassel Garland
A few weekends ago I hosted a baby shower for a neighbor and good friend of mine. I wanted to keep things simple and add a few handmade touches, including a DIY garland. My friend is having a girl (she…
How to Use an Embroidery Hoop as a Frame
There are images all over Pinterest of framed fabric, using embroidery hoops as the frame. I picked up a large hoop for less than a dollar a while back at a thrift store and decided to frame a piece of…
DIY Painted Kraft Paper Runner
I just love kraft paper. It’s so versatile and it’s inexpensive and there are so many ways to customize it to fit your needs. I hosted a baby shower recently and wanted to make a custom runner for my island….
DIY Rain Gutter Bookshelves
These DIY rain gutter bookshelves are still one of my favorite things about Drew’s bedroom. These shelves have also been hung in three different homes, so you know they hold up well! Here’s how to create DIY rain gutter bookshelves…
An Easy Way to Store Ribbon
I keep extra ribbon in a little drawer in my desk space. I use this for packages, to make bows on wreaths, etc. This is what jumped out at me when I opened the drawer the other day! I thought…
How to Make DIY No-Sew Striped Curtains
This post is way overdue! I was just going to wait to post about the black and white curtains when the dining room was done, but in my world, rooms don’t get done in 2 weeks time (or 2 months…
How to Create Lego Valentines
If you have been reading this blog for awhile, it comes as no surprise that Drew requested Lego Valentines this year! After a trip to a local candy store, we filled up cellophane bags with the candy and attached a…
How to Create Bear Hugs Valentines
Kate and I finished up her preschool Valentines yesterday. We filled up treat bags with teddy grahams and gummy bears, and are sending Bear Hugs to all of her little friends. This original idea came from Family Fun Magazine. Here’s…
Funfetti Dip
I made this easy and fun dip to take to a Super Bowl party on Sunday. There were going to be lots of kids running around and I thought they would appreciate it. It turned out that all of the…
How to Make a DIY Valentine Wreath
I was so happy to finally take down my Christmas/winter wreath. There’s something about changing that out makes me feel a little closer to spring (even though I know we have a long way to go)! I found a heart…