A few years back I found this set of vintage baby crib springs at a local junk shop. It was chipped and rusty and moldy on one corner, but I loved the harlequin shape of the springs. At the same time I also saw an old weathered mantelpiece that called my name in a major way. I had NO idea how I would use either item, but I knew that I loved them both and would eventually find a way to work them into my house. My husband gave me some major side-eye … [Read more...]
DIY a Vintage Flag with Ribbon and a Handkerchief
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July 20, 2015 by 12 Comments
I’ve known all along that I wanted to DIY a pretty mobile for baby girl’s nursery, but I never knew exactly what I wanted until I walked into a local consignment store (Easy Street Resale) and saw these beautiful, but oh-so-simple ribbon and lace mobiles hanging from the ceiling. Theirs were for decoration only and not for sale, so I decided to create my own version at home with a few simple (and cheap!) items. Last week was a super productive week in the nursery thanks to my friend Dusty … [Read more...]
« State of the Nursery Address • Kid-Safe Headphone Giveaway! » How to: DIY Reindeer Moss Christmas Wreath
November 19, 2014 by 5 Comments
Who else is always looking for a unique, handmade Christmas wreath idea? How about a quick and easy DIY Reindeer Moss wreath?! Reindeer moss (aka lichen) is just begging to be turned into a big, beautiful, bouncy wreath for my front door. I made this wreath using just a few simple “ingredients” in about 30 minutes or less. It turned out to be one of my most favorite wreaths that I’ve ever constructed, and believe me, I’ve made a LOT of homemade wreaths in my day. There have … [Read more...]
« New Favorite: Ten Things I Have Loved In 2014 • How to Clean an Oven like a Boss » DIY Burlap and Slate Picture Frame on Reclaimed Wood
February 11, 2014 by 20 Comments
My Grandparent's home stayed in our family after they passed away, so when my uncle decided to renovate it he gave me a bunch of the old wooden trim from around the doors and windows. I even scored the kitchen door threshold, which holds decades of dusty memories and family history within it's grooves. I needed a way to preserve this cherished wood and display it in my own home today, so I came up with this unique photo "frame" idea. This is one of the most special projects I've ever created, … [Read more...]
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December 10, 2013 by 34 Comments
Many Pinterest moons ago I spied with my little eye this personalized Christmas ornament that was an exact replica of a house. The link took me to an etsy shop that listed the ornaments for about $1,000 a pop, and stated that she was booked out until 2057 or sometime in the distant future. I was so sad, because that personalized ornament was just about the most perfect gift for my sister (and myself) that I had ever seen. Of course now that I check etsy I see that there are plenty of options … [Read more...]
« Dream Rental House Tour: Eagles Nest at High Falls • A Handmade Gift Guide for the non-DIYer » Minecraft Magnets: Make your Own (Free Printable)
November 29, 2013 by 53 Comments
While browsing the bookstore together recently, my five year old son suddenly spied an entire display of Minecraft toys from about nine aisles away. He ran over to check it out, and that's when the begging began. "Mama! Can I get this? And this? And this? And..." I stopped him in his tracks. I looked at the prices and my eyes nearly bugged out of my head. There was NO way I was going to pay $30 bucks for a sheet of magnets that I knew I could make myself. I call that getting tricked by a … [Read more...]
« A Handmade Christmas: 10 DIY Christmas gifts you can make from scratch • Have yourself a Junky Little Christmas » Christmas in a Minute: Pumpkin Seed Christmas Trees
November 25, 2013 by 22 Comments
Guess what? DIY Christmas project time is upon us! If you're searching for an easy Christmas craft project, you came to the right place. These cute pumpkin seed Christmas trees are quick and fun to make at home with a few simple supplies. Have you guys ever gone into Costco and gotten sucked into buying something that you totally don’t need because you just KNEW you could use it? That is what happened with me and these pumpkin seeds. Standing in Costco one day I spotted this GIGANTIC bag … [Read more...]
« It’s a KitchenAid mixer Giveaway! • A Handmade Christmas: 10 DIY Christmas gifts you can make from scratch » Constructing An Epic Fairy Garden
November 14, 2013 by 35 Comments
Anyone else out there have a fondness for fairy gardens? The Epic movie was one of my very favorite cartoons released this year. Every time I wander around our yard with Garrett we point out little humps of moss or gnarled knots in trees that could hide a fairy lurking underneath. I love the imagination behind it all, and the magical wonder of the possibility of a tiny world that exists right underneath our noses. Every time a bug splats our window Garrett asks if it was a Boggan. If you … [Read more...]
« More Deets on the Rusty Old bathroom Reveal • It’s a KitchenAid mixer Giveaway! » Creating a Thanksgiving Tradition for the Kids
November 4, 2013 by 8 Comments
Hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here again, even though I type this on Fall Back Sunday with the sun sinking low behind the orange leaves on the trees outside. I am struck by how different this year has been for us with Garrett in Kindergarten at a public school. For four years he attended a sweet little church preschool where they were constantly having events to celebrate the seasons. This year it’s different. There are not any school parties or trunk-or-treats. There is not … [Read more...]
« Fear, Conquered. • New Favorite: Watercolor Pumpkin Pillow » The Most Amazing Scrapbooking Room You Ever Did See.
October 15, 2013 by 26 Comments
As promised in yesterday’s vintage student desk makeover tutorial, I’m back today with a tour of The Most Amazing Scrapbooking Room You Ever Did See. Here is the new home of the little chevron desk… my mom’s craft room that we recently made over: My mom is a lover of all things crafty. Y’all know I had to get all this creativity from somewhere, right? Well, my mother gave me a healthy dose of it for sure. Ever since I can remember, she has been sculpting or painting or hot-gluing something … [Read more...]
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