DIY Shop Tape Dispenser
Lucas made these tape dispensers as a Christmas gift for the men in our family. I thought they turned out really great. He got the idea from an article in American Woodworker. You can see it online...
View ArticleSpoonflower Branches Out
How did I miss this? Spoonflower.com has become even more awesome than I previously thought. Since launching in ’08, the site has been a darling of design pros and crafty amateurs alike by allowing...
View ArticleDIY Cheese Tray
Another DIY gift. This was a Christmas present to me from my clever in-laws. They constructed the tray and then used some dry erase paint on parts of it. You can label foods or leave a note for...
View ArticleCrux
I really like the crux graphics popping up all over. Yesterday, during my lunch break I decorated some blank cards I had with the design. I made a little stencil from a piece of cardboard. Sometimes...
View ArticleBoy’s Room
It’s been awhile since I posted about the boys’ room. Here’s how it looked two years ago. Here’s the current state of affairs. When we first moved in, the entire first floor was under construction so...
View ArticleWindow Treatments
This week the master bedroom finally got real window treatments. We installed some simple roll shades and I made window cornices to hide the rollers. I used foam board insulation, duct tape, and small...
View ArticleBeads
A while back Blair from WiseCraft posted a necklace project she did using crochet and beads. I really liked the look and made some for myself and a few for Christmas presents. Her necklaces were...
View ArticleStep by Step
Lucas and I sketched up an idea for a small shelving unit to house the tv components in our bedroom. Levi heard our initial discussions and squeezed between us so that he could be close enough to point...
View ArticleDIY Himmeli-esque Wreath
I made a wreath! Himmeli has been getting a lot of attention lately and for good reason. Everything about it- the minimalistic vibe, geometric shapes, metallic finishes- is on trend. I wish I could...
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Here is the current state of affairs in the great room: This summer I finished the couch slip cover! Let me guess- you are thinking, “Amber! You started that slip cover 20 months ago. Why are you in...
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