Just popping in quickly to share this weekend’s project in The Chronicle Herald (available online, too). I made these cute photo canvases for our dining room, because I pretty much had a STROKE when I saw how much the professional versions cost. View the… Continue Reading “Make your own photo canvases (for much, much less than the professional ones)”
Just popping in quickly to share this weekend’s project over in “My Handmade Home.” I’m a huge fan of Cougar Town, and I’m showing you how to make your own Anthropologie knock-off letters, like the ones that hang in Jules’ kitchen … View the… Continue Reading “Make your own Cougar Town inspired EAT letters”
I don’t know if it’s a common problem with crafters, but does anyone else struggle with a bit of … nerves … when it comes to gifting something handmade (opposed to something store-bought)? There have been times when I’ve given a handmade gift and… Continue Reading “How to sew a cozy nap mat”
There are boxes and boxes of character-themed cardboard Valentines in the stores, and I know my kids would be thrilled to pick out a box each, but … Mama likes herself a good Pinterest craft! We made these adorable 3D photo Valentines for D’s… Continue Reading “How to make 3D photo (candy-free) Valentines”
I couldn’t wait to get rid of the Exersaucer and the baby swing, but the crib was a different story. It had been a baby shower gift from my mother and my now-deceased uncle, and it was well-loved by our two children — with… Continue Reading “Turn your crib into a bench”