DIY Living on the Coast of Maine
This tutorial is similar to the stamping fabric with dishwasher detergent technique I shared several weeks ago, except instead of taking color away from the fabric this tutorial adds color to the fabric. I used cookie cutters once again as stamps, plain cotton canvas fabric and Neopaque paint. I used the Jacquard Products 2-1/4-Ounce Neopaque … [Read more...]
Mother's Day is just four days away. If you are anything like me, you are waiting until the last minute to get a gift. You don't have to run out and buy that box of candy or bunch of tulips just yet. I've rounded up a few easy DIY ideas from past posts to help. They are quick and inexpensive and sure to make any mom feel loved. Lace … [Read more...]
Yes, you read the title right. I know . . . sounds crazy, but it works. It's like stamping with bleach or reverse tie dye, but it's not as caustic. I remember seeing this technique years ago on Creative Juice. Remember that DIY Network show? Anyway, they used cookie cutters and dishwasher detergent to stamp a t-shirt. So, I thought why not stamp … [Read more...]
Transform nut and party cups into charming little Easter basket table favors. Fill them with edible grass and malted eggs for a sweet touch. Supplies: Nut and Party Cups - 2" diameter Craft Jute Glue gun, tape, scissors 1. Cut a length of jute approximately 8" long for the handle. Tape each end of the handle to each side of a paper … [Read more...]
(1) A Beautiful Mess, (2) The Girl on the Go, (3) Primitive and Proper, (4) A Beautiful Mess Ever since Mandi of Vintage Revivals revealed her new living room and it's DIY Sharpie wallpaper, I've been intrigued by the idea of DIY wallpaper and how it can be the solution for budget friendly graphics on a wall . Cassie of Primitive and … [Read more...]
It's no secret around here that I love artwork, and these Hand Painted Still Life Monograms from Anthropologie were calling my name. Artwork in the shape of letters ... what's not to like? Hand Painted Still Life Monogram, $48 each @ Anthropologie They are made in collaboration with Leslie Oschmann of Swarm for Anthropologie. Made from … [Read more...]
Whenever I am perusing yard sales and I see a piece of vintage pottery, I usually buy it even if it has a little chip in it. The colors are so pretty and I can always find an alternative use for it. For example, these Harlequin tea cups that have a few chips here and there are no longer tea worthy, but they are the perfect size for a kitchen … [Read more...]
I feel like it's that time of year when I need to have a reminder that spring is coming. We are over the hump, but looming snow storms and freezing temperatures make spring feel like it is still so far away. I know Punxsutawney Phil predicted that spring was coming sooner rather than later, but I need some visual reminders around the house. I … [Read more...]
If you make the Dark Chocolate Bark for your Valentine, I know just how you can package it, so they feel extra loved. You will need a 1/2 lb. candy box, decorative paper, 20" of ribbon, a pipe cleaner, a piece of card stock and a glue gun I downloaded a vintage clip-art Valentine from the Graphic's Fairy. I put the word Valentine in the … [Read more...]
It took me about a minute to add some gold leaf details to the plain black frame that surrounds the antique frame above. I used a gold Sharpie oil based paint pen. Remember this picture of our master bedroom? I felt the oil painting on the side wall was too small for the space, but it is a really beautiful piece, and I wanted to use … [Read more...]
Hello! I'm Mary. Welcome to At Home on the Bay where I share my love for DIY, decorating, sewing, thrifting and baking all while living in our little slice of Heaven on Blue Hill Bay. 
