DIY, Decor and More
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 Acrylic Paint, Magenta because it can… 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… 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… Read More
Isn’t my apron model adorable? My 2 year old grandson was nice enough to be my model. I paid him with promises of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. This toddler apron is reversible and fits children from 2 – 5 years old. I used two fat quarters from Joann Fabrics. They are the perfect size and come in many fun colors… Read More
DIY: Anthro-Inspired Art Letters 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… Read More
Nothing says spring like pastel flowered fabrics and fresh pink roses, and I’m so ready to welcome the warmer nights and longer days after a few weekends of snow. To add a touch of spring, I made some simple standard pillowcases with French seams and lace trim. They are easy to make and a good project for a beginner sewer. Materials for… Read More
DIY Faux Quince Branch 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… 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… Read More
DIY Doodle Plate The plate wall in the dining room keeps growing as I find new plates to add, but each time I add a plate to one side of the wall, I feel like I have to add a plate to the other side of the wall to balance things. Over the holidays, I was adding a new plate… Read More
DIY: Schoolhouse Light I really love the schoolhouse light on the left from Barn Light Electric. It has a galvanized finish on the canopy and a gorgeous jadite colored band around the glass globe, but with it’s $163.00 price tag for a small light, it is not in my budget. Believe me, if I had the budget, I would run not… Read More
