DIY Glass Bubble Chandelier
February 17, 2010 in Handmade
When we wanted a new light to go over the dining table, I knew a glass chandelier would be much nicer than our current light fixture, even if we made it ourselves.
Read more...The Stacked Wood Mantel (Before & After)
February 10, 2010 in Handmade
When we last saw the stacked wood fireplace mantel, it was covered in Christmas garlands. Take a look at it now!
Read more...Building a Stacked Wood Fireplace Mantel
December 29, 2009 in Handmade
Sometimes when you live in a plain beige apartment, you have to add your own architectural interest. We didn’t a have fireplace, and we thought a mantel would make our apartment more cozy.
Read more...Tom’s Four Generations Baby Quilt
December 23, 2009 in Handmade
Tom’s baby quilt, made from the fabric of clothes from the three older generations of men in our family.
Read more...Tie a Pretty Gift Ribbon
December 11, 2009 in Handmade
I made a little video tutorial about how to tie a gift ribbon into a pretty bow without any knots so that it’s easy to take it off. It’s a simple way to dress up your present.
Read more...Advent Wreath from the Kitchen
November 28, 2009 in Handmade
When we were growing up my family had an Advent wreath. This one is made from my granny’s old Bundt cake pan.
Read more...Made With Love from Gloves
November 19, 2009 in Handmade
This puppy used to be a pair of gloves. I sewed him up with some brown thread, added a button, and then stuffed him with cotton balls.
Read more...The Chocolate Notebook
November 9, 2009 in Handmade
This is my newest notebook and I already love it. It’s a collection of chocolate bar wrappers and what I was doing when I ate them.
Read more...Walnut Ornaments
November 6, 2009 in Handmade
I love decorations made with natural materials. Although I wait until after Thanksgiving before bringing out the Christmas decorations, it’s not too soon for a few walnut ornaments.
Read more...Teaching Sewing
August 10, 2009 in Handmade
It was girls’ weekend while Doug was out of town, so we spent it watching movies, eating ice cream, and sewing. My three-year-old has been very into sewing.
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