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DIY: Paint-chip art

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:53:56 -0700

Here’s an easy way to make something spectacular for your walls — paint-chip punch-out...

Another spray-painted lace project for the weekend.. Tutorial...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:18:05 -0700

Another spray-painted lace project for the weekend..

Tutorial from In Honor of Design here.

Another fun weekend project.. DIY Gold Lace Cuff Tutorial by...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:00:11 -0700

Another fun weekend project.. DIY Gold Lace Cuff Tutorial by Runway DIY

lazy sunday afternoon, i think i’ll go make one of these...

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:05:00 -0700

lazy sunday afternoon, i think i’ll go make one of these DIY felt gift bows…

DIY: Hand-sewn animal mobile

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:26:00 -0700

I wanted Noelle to have a really sweet mobile to watch from her crib. This was a fairly time...

Need a gift box? Print out these adorable ones for free!

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:04:37 -0700

Need a gift box? Print out these adorable ones for free!

DIY: Glider makeover

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:00:05 -0800

I wasn’t actually planning to get a new glider for Noelle’s nursery but I was lucky...

this is genius: edible spray paint. why didn’t I think of...

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:38:49 -0800

this is genius: edible spray paint. why didn’t I think of this! christmas desserts will never be the same again.

a jarful of sweetness.. love this idea!

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:11:09 -0800

a jarful of sweetness.. love this idea!

For moms-to-be, make your own unique nursing cover with this...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:00:05 -0800

For moms-to-be, make your own unique nursing cover with this nifty tutorial from Prudent Baby.

DIY: Birch tree wall decals

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0800

So one of the first projects for the nursery was figuring out wall decor — we painted the...

What a simple and elegant solution — no more tripping on...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:48:33 -0800

What a simple and elegant solution — no more tripping on those charger cables!

DIY: Christmas wreath

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:00:06 -0800

Time to create and hang the front door wreath! Each year I try to make something with materials...

my hands are freezing as i type this. Time to make some wrist...

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:05:47 -0800

my hands are freezing as i type this. Time to make some wrist warmers - this is such a helpful tutorial!

If you live in the SF Bay Area and are looking for some neat...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:07:10 -0800

If you live in the SF Bay Area and are looking for some neat crafty gifts for Christmas, check out Christmas With A Mission, a craft fair held by Central Peninsula Church. It’s this Saturday Dec 3, 10am-3pm at 1005 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA. For the third year running I’ll be donating a bunch handmade goods (see the photo for examples) for sale there — all proceeds go to support missionaries and organizations that serve the poor — or you can also get them at my etsy shop.

DIY: Baby swing cover

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:49:22 -0700

Sometimes I wonder if baby product designers make fabric choices by asking a psychic octopus to...

A tutorial for a cowl made using a brioche stitch and two colors...

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:22:59 -0700

A tutorial for a cowl made using a brioche stitch and two colors of yarn.. what a great effect!

Using Googlemaps to print our your envelope! What a great idea,...

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:46:53 -0700

Using Googlemaps to print our your envelope! What a great idea, it’s uber geeky and just super sweet and personal.

DIY: Chunky cable knit sweater pillow

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:03:05 -0700

Pillows in chunky knits are pretty popular these days (Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Nordstrom) ...

Clothespin lamp shades

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:01:05 -0700

I like it when designers turn everyday mundane objects into home decor. Spotted this fun clothespin...