Archive for the ‘DIY’ Category
DIY Stamp Art
Goodness, January is almost over! To say 2013 has been off to a hectic start is an understatement. But in spite of the craziness, I made some new art for my mantle over the long weekend. I got a baggie full of stamps at a estate sale several months ago and have had them sitting in a jar ever since. Time to make some art! I was inspired by…pinterest. blah blah. I know. Originally form Sweet Paul. I liked it, but I wanted to change a few things, first off. I had all colors of stamps, not just one, I also wanted … Continue reading
An Ottoman resewn
For about two years we have had this ottoman tucked into a vanity-turned footboard. Partially for looks, mainly so Lilu could get on the Bed. Unfortunately it was made of vinyl, so after 2 years of corgi bounces it was ripping pretty badly. It was on the top of Nick’s list for me to reupholster for awhile, but not really on mine… Hey! I had pants to sew and mantles to decorate ;) Plus, I kept going back and forth about what fabric to use. But the ottoman’s day finally came when I was invited to a craft night at a friend’s house. I decided to undertake … Continue reading
Floral pants wha?
We celebrated my mom’s birthday and 10-year cancer free party this past Friday. It was a casual bbq but a huge turnout! 75 people gathered at my parent’s home in mesa for dinner, dessert, a few tear-jerking speeches and line dancing! My dad thought it would be fun if we girls all wore pink. I don’t own hardly any pink, so when my sisters and I went shopping at Last Chance two weekends ago I was on the lookout! The only pink dresses I found were too bridesmaidy. I looked at the skirts, no pink ones there. And then…there they were. This … Continue reading
