I had a sudden epiphany the other day as I was walking through the grocery store bakery: When it comes down to it, the difference between the cake pops that are so popular right now and frosted doughnuts is fairly negligible. Both are sweet, yummy cake confections that are covered in chocolate. And both are…
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Ruffled Crib Skirt Tutorial {Nursery Bedding Reveal}
I am so thrilled today to finally be sharing the bedding I made for George’s nursery!I was set on a color scheme for the space almost from day one, and I was delighted when I found Premier Fabrics had just the fabrics in the colors and patterns I was looking for, and at a really…
Painted Laminate Nursery Bookshelf
Think it’s impossible to paint outdated laminate furniture? Think again! With the right supplies, you can transform an old laminate piece into something to be proud of. Read on for the details! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all…
How to Make a Pom Pom Baby Mobile {Tutorial}
This project could actually be called something like how to make a baby mobile using as many ideas as possible from Pinterest. Gracious, do I ever love that site. I honestly could never have begun to plan or execute George’s nursery without it!In changing many, many diapers over the course of the last six years, one…
DIY Framed Chalkboard Tutorial
Do you ever get a project in your head that just won’t let you rest until you get it done? When I first stumbled upon this sweet nursery decor at Spearmint Baby (which I referenced in my Chalkboard Birth Announcement post earlier this week), that is exactly how I felt. I knew I wanted a board…
Handprint and Footprint Reindeer Craft
Nothing is quite as sweet as an art project made by little hands, and I have a soft spot for any craft that includes hand- and footprints. I can envision myself many years down the road stumbling upon these creations and treasuring the fact that items such as these forever connect me to these four…
Stenciled Kraft Paper Wrapping
Humble Kraft paper really is becoming one of my absolute favorite secret weapons when it comes to stylish gift wrapping. I love that it sets a neutral stage to showcase any number of baubles and embellishments! In addition to the Paper Medallion Ornaments I shared a few weeks back and the Custom Printed Twill Ribbon…
Vintage Photo Pillow Tutorial
Thumbing through the December/January issue of Country Living, I stumbled upon these darling throw pillows showcasing old photos. I loved the concept, and I knew immediately that these would make great, easy-to-sew Christmas presents! Some of you might remember the DIY Painted Tile tutorial I shared earlier this year using the new line of Martha…
Pine Cone Place Card Ornaments
Are you hosting a big holiday meal this year? Today I’m going to share a quick and easy project that is not only a perfect way to dress up your table for holiday entertaining, but it also doubles as a thoughtful gift! These Pine Cone Place Card Ornaments will let holiday dinner guests know exactly their…
Printed Twill Ribbon Tutorial
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy project idea for really kicking your holiday gift wrapping up a notch with a personal touch: Handmade Printed Twill Ribbon!For this project, you will need:Wording PDF files {{free downloads}} OR word processing softwareMerry and Bright PDFJoy to the World PDFWhite twill fabricFreezer paperIronComputer printerRotary cutter and…