diy

Make Your Own Magnet Birthday Calendar

by Kami February 17, 2011

As much as I love the calendar on my phone and the big calendar in our home, I still have a need for a birthday calendar. Just a simple list of the birthdays for each month that I want to remember. Remembering birthdays is something I want to get better at, so to have a [...]

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DIY Fabric Flower Headband

by Kami January 20, 2011

I love all the different fabric flowers there are to make these days. Here is the step by step for a very simple fabric headband. What I love about this one is that you can “slop” it together in a jiffy, and it still looks great! Here is what you need: one skinny headband (I [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Easter DIY Crafts

by Marie March 27, 2010

With Easter just around the corner, I’m happy to share these hip-hoppity crafts for the holiday. Easter Egg Hand-Stitched Greeting Card by Make and Takes (pictured above) Free Easter Bag Printables by Green Lily Designs Easter Bunny Softies by Mmm Crafts Washcloth Bunnies by Petite Planet Creative Egg Coloring Ideas by Simply Modern Mom And [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: More DIY Project Madness

by Marie March 20, 2010

I’m going coo coo for coco puffs for these fabulous DIY crafts. So inspiring. Isn’t this color quiet book the perfect gift for baby? Even my toddler or preschooler would love it. Have fun making and taking this weekend! Toddler Color Fabric Book by Everyday Celebrate (pictured above) Mason Jar Pin Cushion by The Cottage [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: DIY Home Projects

by Marie March 6, 2010

I love a good DIY (Do-It-Yourself) project! Saturdays are a great day for projects, and below are some really easy and fabulous ideas. I’ll be making this wall art later today, after my trip to Home Depot and the fabric store! What DIY projects are you doing today? Fabric Wall Art by Blue Cricket Designs [...]

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DIY Reusable Lunch Set for School

by Marie August 18, 2009

I’m happy to have Amy from Progressive Pioneer here as my guest today. Her blog is all about getting back to the basics of life. She’s sharing a great way to pack your kids lunch by using reusable items. It’s back-to-school time! Instead of oodles of plastic bags and disposable accoutrements, how about a cute, [...]

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Easy DIY Garden Hose Stand

by Marie July 21, 2009

I’m happy to have Deb from Fresh Nest Design here as my guest today. She’s sharing a much needed DIY idea to organize your outside water hose. Hello everyone! Erin and I had so much fun doing Marie’s Living Room Design that I’m back to share a tip with all of you. (Marie: which will [...]

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Easy Hooded Bath Towel

by Marie March 31, 2009

I’ve made each of my kids their own bath towel hoodie when they’re born, starting with my son 6 years ago. I make them one with their name on it and one with a fun appliqued shape on the back. These towels are super easy to make, needing only limited sewing know-how. And they make [...]

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