Category: Craftiness
Magnetic letters that aren’t hideous
You’ve seen those fridges. THOSE fridges — the ones that are covered with horrible little plastic letters and artwork. I’m sorry, but I like artwork (even kiddie artwork) on my walls, and nothing on my fridge. I’m kind of a hard-ass that way. I’ve… Continue Reading “Magnetic letters that aren’t hideous”
The hodge-podgiest of crafts (that actually turned out really well)
A leftover Halloween chip box. Two bags of plastic spoons. Hot glue. Spraypaint. *** Seriously, who knew those four items would help to make a really awesome-looking mirror for my dining room? See the full tutorial in my weekly DIY column, My Handmade Home. … Continue Reading “The hodge-podgiest of crafts (that actually turned out really well)”
DIY chrysanthemum mirror from plastic spoons
A leftover Halloween chip box. Two bags of plastic spoons. Hot glue. Spraypaint. Who knew those four items would help to make a really awesome-looking mirror for my dining room? Although the fabric store, the craft store, and the home improvement store are easily… Continue Reading “DIY chrysanthemum mirror from plastic spoons”
All the chevron in the world
My mother-in-law is a fantastic quilter. She measures twice, cuts every precisely, irons everything, and spends months hand-quilting over a frame. I am totally not that kind of quilter. I started making little quilts when I was pregnant with my son, mostly because I… Continue Reading “All the chevron in the world”
Who says plastic kiddie furniture has to be ugly?
I’ve ranted before about how plastic kiddie playhouses, vehicles, and furniture often come in really ugly colours. I have no idea why this happens, but perhaps the manufacturers are in cahoots with the makers of plastic-safe spray paint? This little teal, red, and beige… Continue Reading “Who says plastic kiddie furniture has to be ugly?”
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