Category: DIY
The fixer-upper play set
I called dibs on a neighbour’s play set when their youngest was in Grade 5, and I felt like I’d won the jackpot when they decided they were ready to sell it to us. These wooden play sets can be $1,000 brand new, but… Continue Reading “The fixer-upper play set”
Refinishing a tabletop
Family friends gifted us with their old dining table, chairs and hutch when we moved into our home almost five years ago. My mom warned them I’d probably paint it white — she knows me well — and they said they didn’t care. But… Continue Reading “Refinishing a tabletop”
Oversized ironing board tutorial
I made this a longggg time ago and it somehow never made it to the blog, so today’s as good a day as any, right? I always say that I don’t iron clothes — just fabric (and hair, back in high school when my… Continue Reading “Oversized ironing board tutorial”
DIY rainbow organization for craft supplies
The thing about having a hefty hoard of craft supplies and fabric is that even though everything will used to make some beautiful, it doesn’t always look good when it’s in the “ingredients” stage. For the past couple of years, I’ve tried to tame my stash and organize it in… Continue Reading “DIY rainbow organization for craft supplies”
Turning an old toybox into a rolling storage trunk
I had a fun mail delivery a few weeks back! I was lucky enough to get to try the Fusion Mineral Paint’s brand-new Tones for Tots line. How cute, right?! My photo isn’t as nice. Notice the dented toybox in the background? Ah, blogging. … Continue Reading “Turning an old toybox into a rolling storage trunk”
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