Category: Crafts
Green holiday gift wrapping
December 17, 2016
I’m so excited about the wrapping for my gifts this year. Usually I stick with brown kraft paper or kraft paper wrapping with a holiday print on it so it can easily be recycled. Wrapping paper with shiny parts, foil, and glitter often cannot be recycled. Mindful Momma’s Instagram post inspired me. She wrote […]
Homemade baby gifts and family shower
July 27, 2016
I love receiving homemade gifts especially from really talented people! Tyler’s family is very creative and crafty. No macaroni necklaces here. First of all, my sister-in-law and her cousin threw a super cute spring-themed shower with handmade decorations. Tyler’s aunt made these colorful and soft burp cloths. His grandma made this bird quilt. I love that […]
DIY Christmas Gift Crafts (Or Other Time-of-Year Gifts!)
December 27, 2014
My friend Kelli (www.livingwellbykel.com) and I attended our first barter fair a few weeks ago with some of our handmade crafts and canned food. I posted the photo below to my Instagram and told a few people what we made. Since I was asked how to make these items, I wanted to share the links […]
Wedding Chalkboards from Vintage Window
September 12, 2014
Chalkboards are fun, easy, and trendy way to personalize your wedding. I love that they are reusable. For my wedding I tried not to buy things that were one time use. What would I do with boxes full of “congrats to the new couple” signs? With chalkboards though, you can use them for any occasion […]
How to Make an Elevated Dog Feeder from a Trunk
September 10, 2014
A few years ago we made this elevated dog feeder for water and food. It has worked great for our Saint Bernards! They do drool and drip water, so the metal and wood is looking a little tired. The trunk doesn’t look quite as nice after a few years. So, I’m wondering if I should recover […]
Painted American Flag – 4th of July Craft
July 4, 2014
Happy 4th of July! Many homes celebrate this day with decorating their outdoor spaces, having BBQs, and watching the fireworks. If you are looking for an outdoor craft this 4th of July and have wood strips, try this project! My college roommate, Sara, painted an American flag this year for her porch in Little Rock, […]
Sam’s Stuff: Tacoma Artist, Blogger, and Etsy Seller
June 18, 2014
Connecting with other people and putting yourself out there is so important to growing your network, skills, and business. That’s why today’s blog post is featuring Sam’s Stuff – a local Etsy seller and blogger right here in Tacoma. Shelley and I met in an Etsy forum for Puget Sound sellers. We both love and […]
DIY Dresser & Nightstand Makeover: Sangria Colored Paint
June 11, 2014
Our roommate, Dena, has acquired a lot of furniture from friends and family for (wow, that’s a long alliteration of Fs) her new adventure in Seattle. {And BONUS she was just hired last week for a new job closer to her new place!!} We will actually both be working on Mercer Island now which is by Seattle. We […]
Easy DIY Ring Bearer Pillow Instructions
May 31, 2014
Pillows are one of the easiest things to sew and making your own ring bearer pillows is a simple way to save money. Our nautical wedding colors are navy blue and clover green; by accident I started using the chevron pattern too in our wedding decor. Since they are popular right now, there are lots […]
DIY Flat Glass Stones Decorated Mirror
May 25, 2014
Mirrors are a fun, easy, and beautiful way to bring personality and light to a room. By light, I don’t mean kumbaya energy – I literally mean light from lamps or the sun because it reflects around the room. That’s why I particularly like using them in dark rooms that lack natural light. I actually […]