Category Archives: DIY
Scrap Happy Throw Pillows
It’s a new year and I have the itch to surround myself with new things…starting with my living room. I’m tired of the same old look. So, I decided that the first things to go are the throw pillows. I … Continue reading
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A Simple Quilt Pattern
The “No-Frills” Quilt For Beginner Quilters I love the look of quilts, but have been too intimidated to try anything more than a T-shirt quilt. But my husband’s birthday is coming up and his ratty, old blanket needs to go. … Continue reading
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Sew4Home Locker Caddy
I just love this idea from Sew4Home. It can be used on the fridge as well!
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Pottery: Ceramic Plates
Now that the weather is warm I’ve been spending most of my time outdoors. Summertime is the perfect time to play in my pottery studio (i.e. my garage) and get my hands dirty with clay. Who wants to be inside … Continue reading
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Orange Peel Candy
So what do you do with all those oranges the kid next door talked you into buying? You make orange peel candy! It tastes similar to an orange gumdrop.
Sew, Mama, Sew! Pillow Month
I’ve recently fallen in love with the Sew, Mama, Sew! website and blog. Their shop contains the latest fabric, patterns, and notions to keep any sewing enthusiast “window shopping” for hours. Multiple contributors bring fresh ideas and easy to follow … Continue reading
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Baby Shower Diaper Wreath
A few weeks ago I went to a baby shower where the host made an adorable wreath. The wreath was made out of baby diapers! Well, I just had to try it for myself. My cousin and his wife are … Continue reading
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Book Safe
Not to leave the boys out of our homemade Christmas gift-giving (see my previous posts here and here for girly gifts), my husband and I made book safes. He wrote about it over at his blog, so I won’t re-explain … Continue reading
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Fabric Arts
Allison of Crafty is Cool created these adorable little monsters. I’m only a beginner knitter, but I would love to try this crochet technique sometime. Click here for more of her adorable creations.
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Beaded Earrings
To go along with my earlier post about the teacup candles, I also made some beaded earrings. I always imagined beading would be difficult, but to my dismay, it was really simple. This may be my new hobby! I bought … Continue reading
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