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Oh, the Places You’ve Gone: World Map Tutorial
L ove me some maps. I could literally study them for hours. I actually have, on road trips. Give me the navigator job any day. Ask me which way to my house and I will tell you using cardinal...
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Jillian Michaels Meets Ana White: Bargain Barnwood Frame
A fter making my world map of personal places, I wanted to frame it but didn’t want to drop dozens of dollars on a custom frame. So, instead, I dropped dozens of hours on a handmade one. Regrets?...
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All Hail the Brown Sharpie
I recently let my toddler color the furniture. Don’t worry, she just used…a brown sharpie marker. Bless the woman from Pier One who first instructed me in the ways of masking imperfections with this...
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Handmade Burp Cloth Tutorial
O ne of the first presents I received when pregnant with Bun was a set of handmade burp cloths. Their soft, feminine print heralded the upcoming birth of our first daughter and the prospect of using...
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A Simple Spring Wreath Tutorial
In honor of the First Day of Spring, I thought we’d pause the retreat series to celebrate the occasion with a lovely spring wreath. Happy Spring and Happy Crafting. A h, springtime. Birds are...
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Ode to Secondhand: Refinished Kitchen Table and Chairs
This is the first post in a series called Ode to Secondhand, in which I regale you with the wonders of Craigslist, the online resale feast that has supplied much of our furniture (and fodder for...
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Ode to Secondhand: Fancy Nancy Rocking Chair
This is the second post in a series called Ode to Secondhand, in which I regale you with the wonders of Craigslist, the online resale feast that has supplied much of our furniture (and fodder for...
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Ode to Secondhand: Refinished Crafting Cabinet
This is the third post in a series called Ode to Secondhand, in which I regale you with the wonders of Craigslist, the online resale feast that has supplied much of our furniture (and fodder for...
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Simple Party Decor :: Fabric Scrap Garland
I don’t do obvious themes at parties. Or much decor. Call me a party minimalist, HSP (most pre-made/Disney character/super-flashy themes visually overwhelm me), or just picky, but the closest I ever...
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Flower and Whale Crib Sheets :: Two Stories and a Tutorial
I originally published this post in January of 2013, but found myself referencing it to make baby #3′s crib sheets. Baby #3 is another boy and will be getting sheets made from this fabric. Fun, huh?...
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