bracelet display
I love browsing the bead section of craft stores, and selecting beads to make simple bracelets. I was storing my bracelets in a jewelry box, but got…
doodle art
When I was in school I used to doodle a lot. I would doodle in the margins of my notes, on the notebook covers, and on the brown paper of my book…
earring holder
A few years ago, I was looking for a way to display my earrings, and I came across a picture of a wooden frame with a stretched doily. I loved the…
how to sew: a pillow with piping
Throw pillows can get really expensive, especially considering they are just fabric and stuffing. I don't even bother trying to buy…
how to sew: envelope-backed pillows
When we moved, I returned the vintage desk and chair that I had borrowed from my parents when I first got married. I've since replaced…
memo block
I've made this gift for a couple of people, but this one happens to be my mom's. I came across this pattern by Dave Hakkens, and knew…
menu board
Way back when I featured my grocery shopping list, I mentioned that one day I would tackle my weekly meal planning/how I go grocery shopping. If…
moonlight sonata candles
I always like to have little gifts on hand just in case I need something last minute. I've been making gifts for so long that I always feel a little…
my crafty friends: nightstand makeover
A few weeks ago, I accompanied my friend Diane while she searched for nightstands. She and her husband recently had redone their bedroom, and they…
my crafty friends: nightstand makeover part 2
If you missed part 1, read it here. After letting the primer dry, it was time to start painting. As I mentioned before, Diane went with a high…