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DIY: Bear Pop Party Treats

| March 20, 2013

Have you seen The Lorax? Remember those silly, marshmallow-eating Barbaloot Bears? Well, here is my version of them—great for a party, class treat, rainy day project or playdate. You won’t believe how easy they are to make! [...]

DIY: Dress-Up Superhero Capes

| March 19, 2013

A playful superhero cape for a child has been on my “DIY To-Do List,” so recently, when I was invited to dinner at a friend’s house who happens to have a little boy and girl, I thought what a perfect gift to bring along—his and her superhero capes! I personalized them with each of their initials. [...]

DIY: Monogram Wall Art

| March 13, 2013

Nursery design update! A while back, I posted about a friend’s twin nursery that I’m helping her design. She’s going for a modern-vintage decor style and using a neutral color palette since she’s having a boy AND a girl! Last month, I fell in love with wooden monograms and decided to incorporate them into the twin’s nursery. [...]

DIY: Easter Bunny Ears

| March 5, 2013

Looking for a fun way to get ready for Easter? In today’s DIY, I share the steps to make your own bunny ears—make them as a surprise for the kids or have them join you to create their own. [...]

DIY: Portable Wipes Case

| February 19, 2013

Recently, clients came into my shop looking for kid-friendly fabric and trim and some guidance on making a portable baby wipes case. I thought this would be the perfect DIY to share with you, so here are the easy steps to creating your own! [...]

DIY: Reupholster Your Nursery Chair

| February 14, 2013

I’ve been oohing and aahing over the amazing work that Ashley from Make It & Love It did reupholstering the chair in her daughter’s nursery. See how she took her thrift store chair find from a drab, ordinary chair to this stunner. [...]

Design Reveal: Budget-Friendly Playroom

| February 14, 2013

I have not revealed a playroom in a while, so I’m excited to share this budget-friendly design with you all today. This client of mine has three boys and wanted a space where they could work on puzzles, build legos, do homework and read. [...]

Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards

| February 5, 2013

For holidays and celebrations, I love making things—decorations for the shop, gifts to give and cards to send. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorites! I made sure to get a head start on my “holiday crafting” and made handmade Valentine’s Day cards for my family and friends. This is a great activity for your [...]

DIY: Pacifier Clips

| January 22, 2013

Anyone with a baby who loves her pacifier knows what a frustration it can be for that thing to drop on the ground over and over again. Sure you can buy a pacifier clip, but why not make your own? You can whip up some adorable pacifier clips using colorful ribbon, mitten clips and some [...]

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