Luke and Lila build forts all the time and I decided to save my linen closet from being frequently ravaged and make them a fort building kit. We made one for friends as well. A fort building kit makes a great handmade gift for kids, especially when you want to encourage imaginative play. Plus, it can be […]
Chalkboard Tags
My Christmas in July posts {here and here} got me motivated to start getting a few things ready for Christmas now … like these chalkboard tags. I like to do something different each year with my gift tags. Last year I came up with nothing and I think I wrote on each gift with a […]
Preparing for School
This year I’ll have four kids in two different schools. When I started thinking about all the lunch forms, permission slips, and papers that will be coming home, I decided we need a fool-proof system for sending and receiving. I found a frame in the garage {bought a few years ago at the Aaron Brothers […]
The Explorer Sash Tutorial
While this isn’t a precise tutorial, I thought I’d show you how I made Luke’s Explorer Sash. I used a moderate weight khaki fabric … I’m not sure exactly what it is but it’s the equivalent weight of a light denim. I measured across Luke’s body to get the right length for the sash and […]
A Monster Patch
I’ve seen lots of monster patch tutorials lately and couldn’t resist using this adorable technique to repair a pair of Luke’s jeans. If you’ve got boys, you likely have more knee holes than you can count and this is such a fun way to add a bit of life to a used pair of pants. […]
Wrapping Up July
In July, I went on a fun family vacation to Colorado, knit a market bag from t-shirts, added a cute quote to a bedtime book box for Lila, made delicious {healthy} onion rings, created an imaginary picnic basket, added duct tape to partyware, worked on some knitting projects, rejoiced when my parents bought a house […]
Orange Walls
After we had the downstairs painted and after I finished painting the study, the house seemed a bit plain. I absolutely love the Latte color but Phil felt like it was all very blah. We decided that we just need to add some color to the decor. Most of the color will come from accents […]
To Avoid Confusion
This isn’t a novel idea at all {I’ve seen it many times on various blogs} but I thought it would be a fun touch for one of our bathrooms. Luke, Lila, and Tate all share a bathroom. One doorway opens into the girls’ bedroom and the other door opens into the upstairs hallway. The upstairs […]
The Upcycled Market Bag Tutorial
I recently knit an upcycled market bag and today I have the full tutorial to share with you. I love the way it turned out and if you can knit, you can quickly and easily make your own! They’re perfect for loading up with fresh produce or using for a quick trip to the beach. […]
A Tutorial :: Vinyl Bike for the Wall
I’m happy that my project was so popular in the SYTYC competition! It’s a whole lot more fun being near the top than being near the bottom. Want to make one too? Here’s how I did it. This project was a bit finicky but fun to put together. I used a downloadable Silhouette image of […]
A Striped Tablescape {with Duct Tape}
I recently entered Pizzazzerie’s Summer Stripes Tablescape contest. My entry was far from phenomenal but I’m sharing it because I loved one detail. I used duct tape to brighten up my tablescape! When I think of summer, I think of fresh, bright colors. My tablescape used primary colors and stripes going in lots of directions. […]
A Knock Off :: Vinyl Bike Wall Decor
Week Five is up at So You Think You’re Crafty. The theme is Upcycle … please go vote! Once again, one of those projects is mine. It’s getting tighter and the projects are so good … I really think last week was the best week so far. I’m thrilled that I made it through again […]
A Construction Party {Old Style} :: Birthday Archives
One more peek at an old-style homemade, at-home party. This is one of Elijah’s as well: a construction party. We mailed simple paper invitations that looked like construction signs. Decorations included black and yellow balloons, caution tape on all the walls, and a large tractor toy as the table centerpiece. Each child was given a […]
Dollar Store Apron Dress
This dollar store apron dress tutorial contains affiliate links. Years ago, I saw a cute dress with a little apron overlay and I’ve never forgotten how cute it was. That was the inspiration for this dollar store apron dress. This little tunic or dress starts with a dollar store dress and requires just a few […]
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