Tag: DIY

Reupholstering an ottoman

Posted on November 26, 2019 by

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Reupholstering an ottoman {Heather's Handmade Life}

For less than $20 in fabric and upholstery tacks — and about 30 minutes of sewing, cutting and hammering — she had what looked like a brand-new ottoman.

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The unexpected DIY farmhouse sign

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

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DIY farmhouse sign for above double doors {Heather's Handmade Life}

The farmhouse sign itself looks great, but what I love even more is how it fills the gap above the patio doors and helps to balance the height of the new hutch.

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DIYing on TV … again!

Posted on October 31, 2019 by

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DIYing on TV ... again! {Heather's Handmade Life}

Remember last September when I was a guest on “Eyes for the Job”? Well, they were kind enough to ask me to come back for another episode, and it just aired earlier this week.

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I’m Heather Laura Clarke. I’m journalist and blogger in beautiful Nova Scotia, I have a 10-year-old son and an 8-year-old daughter, I married my high school sweetheart, and this is the story of my handmade life.

I have depression and anxiety, and I fight like hell every day to keep it from taking over my life. Making things isn’t just a hobby — it’s part of what keeps me alive.

Whether I’m working on my novel, decorating a room, busting out my power tools to build furniture, getting muddy in the pottery studio, sewing clothes for my kids, or cross-stitching a swear word, I’m all about using my creativity to craft a life I love.

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My Top Posts
DIY dog crate cover
Easy DIY sofa tables
DIY chair pockets for classrooms
DIY monkey bars
How to make a backyard water blob
How to re-cover patio furniture cushions
Yardzee! DIY Yahtzee for the yard
Quilts from baby clothes
Sew a reversible circle skirt
Build your own slide-out pantry
PREGNANCY blog posts
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