I finally got the stripes I always wanted. I wanted to paint these bad boys back when I was six months pregnant with Eleanor, but my husband thought I was CRUH-azy. I was and I still am. Craziness prevails. My favorite thing about Eleanor's room (which is true for much of our house) is that her room is almost completely DIY/handmade and if it was bought it was most likely altered in some way. All except those darn IKEA dressers. There are a few projects in her room I haven't shared yet, so I ...
Crafts & Creative Projects
Customized Kitchen Counter Herb Garden
Did you all know Walmart has a pretty stocked craft aisle? Everything it took to pull off my herb garden can be found at Walmart, including all these goodies from Plaid (<-- Click here and show some love). Craft supplies at Walmart is a super big deal, because if you are a mommy crafter it seems like the only time you ever have to run out and get this kind of stuff is after everything is closed. Walmart is open 24 hours, so you always have crafting essentials on hand. Very sweet. I ...
DIY Father’s Day Photo Cube
Looking for something a little manly, but sentimental for dad? Something he can put on his desk, but not to0 frilly? Grab a $.99 block of wood from the craft store, some Mod Podge and print off a few of your favorite photos. To add an extra personal touch, leave a special message on the bottom of the cube for D.E.O. (dad's eyes only). Trim photos to size and apply with Mod Podge. Apply sealer to photos prior if you are printing them on your home printer so the ink doesn't smear. If you ...
Eleanor’s First Birthday
The birthday girl the morning of. How old is Eleanor? Party decorations and details. Opening presents and eating cake. Credits. The cupcakes were made by mother. The Elmo dress was made by my mother in law. You can find out about the Elmo photo garland here. Mushy stuff. It really was a wonderful day. I really like decorating and paying ...
DIY Meaningful Birthday Decor
I don't want to get all mushy on you, but my baby is ONE! When it came time to decorate for her birthday I wanted something that tied into our theme, but something meaningful as well. We were doing an Elmo themed party (she has a thing for the furry red guy). I am going to give you the run down on how I made our Elmo photo garland, but know it can be adapted to fit all sorts of party ideas. Materials Needed: - Craft Foam (colors depend on what you are making) - Pattern: The husband ...