Dan’s mom, Diane, drove down from San Francisco this week to help us paint the back porch! And it looks AAAAmazing!!!! The walls are pink to match the rest of the outside of the house. The doors are super bright white. And the floor is a beautiful turquoise. It was a lot of hard work, [...]
Entries Tagged as 'DIY Projects'
Make Your Own Owl
December 20th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects
I found the cutest owl tutorial! They are super simple and the tutorial is easy to understand. They are adorable. Thanks, MoonStitches!
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I made a SEAHORSE!
May 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Crafts, DIY Projects
I made it as a birthday gift for a friend. Bu, it was so much fun to make! I posted the project on one of my “get you through the week” projects. but you can also go straight to the source, liaspace, a great blog with tons of cute projects. I check in with her [...]
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Get You Through The Week Projects #7
April 19th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects, Get You Through the Week Projects
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Get You Through The Week Projects #6
April 12th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects, Get You Through the Week Projects
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Terrariums
April 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Crafts, DIY Projects, things i like
I love terrariums. A little world contained in a glass bubble.
This is a great video showing how to build one step by step. It was made by the people at Sprout Home and Design*Sponge.
Also, here’s a terrarium kit you can buy on Etsy. It comes with everything you need to put together your own [...]
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Get You Through the Week Projects #5
April 5th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects, Get You Through the Week Projects
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Get You Through The Week Projects #4
March 29th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects, Get You Through the Week Projects
Happy Monday! Click on the photos to go to the projects. xoxo
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Get You Through The Week Projects #3
March 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects, Get You Through the Week Projects
Happy Spring! Saturday was the first official day of Spring! In celebration, here are a few springy projects!
With such a rainy winter, this spring is overflowing with flowers and greenery. Everything is so lush and beautiful. What a great way to spend the day, picking flowers and making a flower press from Design*Sponge!
I’m not a [...]
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Get You Through The Week Projects #2
March 15th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects, Get You Through the Week Projects
Happy Monday! I started this new section last week and have since realized that there is a lot of over lap with some older posts. I have a ton of great diy projects sprinkled throughout the blog. Under “Categories” check out the “DIY Projects” section. But, I also want to share some of my favorite [...]
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Cute Skirt! And New Scarf Knot
March 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects
HI! I’ve been super busy over here. But, I wanted to share this really cute skirt pattern I found on BudaStyle (love that site!).
The Sean Skirt
And, even though the cold weather is almost over, you can usher winter out with a new scarf knot! Simple, easy and elegant! Love it.
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Happy Friday!
February 19th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects, Happy Friday, Inspiring Design
Hi! I’ve been busy this week. No time to write. I’ve been hard at work on websites and pinch pots! I will have some pinch pots for you to look at by the middle of next week!!! I’m super excited.
Here’s the latest website I’ve been slaving away at. It’s a psychoanalytical website; a forum [...]
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Wrap Around Skirt
February 4th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects
I want to make a wrap around skirt… Looks so simple, yet so intimidating!
This is one pattern I found…
But, I think i’ll use this one I found on Craft Zine from Andrea DeHart. Abbe’s coming over tonight to sew. Hopefully, I’ll have something to show you tomorrow!!
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Cupcakes on a stick!
February 1st, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects, Food
This has to be one of the best ideas i’ve ever seen! Tiny cupcake pops! WHAT?!
Bakerella, you are the bake-a-bomb! She gives a full tutorial on how to make these party pleasers too! From where to buy the sticks to how to frost the bottom.
And check out these scrumptious treats! These MAKE me want [...]
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Egg Carton Garden
January 27th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY Projects, our garden
I’m not sure where I got this idea. I’m sure I saw it somewhere. But, as I was finishing a carton of eggs this morning, I thought it might be a great idea to use the carton as a nursery. I have a few succulents who grow babies along the tips and ends of their [...]
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Holiday Gift Crafts
December 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Crafts, DIY Projects
I can’t show you all the things I’m working on this holiday season, but i can show you some!
kate’s acorn bird feeder
Party Flower
Softies Kit from Home Ec
Little boxy pouch (something similar to this, but a little different)
what are YOU making this year?
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my wee wonderful!!
October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Crafts, DIY Projects
i found this whole new wee world. and i love it. and i’ve just officially joined it. i made my first (and definitely not my last) wee bunny.
i think he turned out adorable. and i think the little boy who it was crafted for is going to love it.
go here and download your pattern and [...]
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remember being ten?
October 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Crafts, DIY Projects, things i like
if not, make a friendship bracelet and it’s like stepping into a time machine. your braces will magically reappear on your teeth, your hair will instantly crimp and your shirt will turn into either a neon yellow or hyper color.
shannon and i are fasting for ten day and so we’re finding ways to keep [...]
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homemade pillow cases!
October 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Crafts, DIY Projects
i made some pillow cases! i used a pattern and instructions from Simple Sewing by Lotta Jansdotter. I LOVE Lotta! and this book. her instructions are clear and easy. the photos in the book are clean and playful.
i picked out this great fabric at michael levine’s in the fabric district.
and thought that it would match [...]
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plush and go
October 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Crafts, DIY Projects
i’m really into plush toys and stuffed things. here are some of my favorites that i’ve found for inspiration…
plush owl by vivika available on etsy
cherry popsicle by plushoff also available on etsy.
penguin’s by Jenni Harris of AllSorts
felt broaches by maximum rabbit design
i’m working on one right now! i’ll share photos soon.
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