I was sweating as we wrestled furiously on the carpet, each of us struggling to win. It was strong, but it was no match for me. With one final shove, I beat it into submission and fell back against the floor, exhausted. Yes, you… Continue Reading “How to re-cover patio furniture cushions”
I’m not sure what went wrong. I listened to Pinterest — at least, I thought I did. I implemented storage solutions. I used pops of colour (perhaps too many pops). I accessorized! Yet my first attempt at turning our entryway closet into a mudroom… Continue Reading “How we turned a disorganized hall closet into a functional mudroom”
My kids are both in the stage where they don’t want me to take their picture. Ever. Well, the five-year-old doesn’t want his picture taken and the three-year-old copies her brother and refuses, too. So our days involve a lot of pleading to take… Continue Reading “Kids silhouette art”
Clearly, the last thing this house needs is MOAAAAR WALL ARTZ. But I can’t help myself. I’m addicted to making things to hang on the walls. Is there a rubber awareness bracelet for this, because my walls need an intervention, probably. I love this… Continue Reading “DIY silhouette art”
Want to hear a secret from a highly-effective crafter? Pursue projects you can make in front of the TV, after you’ve put the kids to bed. I’ve gotten to the point where it actually feels strange to sit on the couch without a pile… Continue Reading “Two ways to letter a wooden sign”