Recently, I started wondering why I had never organized our puzzles in a better way. They were all sitting on a shelf in a toy closet stacked high, with broken box corners and missing pieces scattered about. My kids actually…
How to Make a Fabric Flower Bouquet
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…
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…
How to Make a 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….