I'm excited to share today 101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for your Friends, including my DIY cocktail napkins. I am joining forces with Kristen Duke in her Birthday Celebration Week along with over 100 talented bloggers sharing lots of inexpensive ideas and free printables! All week long, Kristen is …
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dipped herb pots with free teacher appreciation tags
Even though teacher appreciation week was last week (and, seriously, teachers deserve all of the appreciation in the whole world- have you read this? I couldn't say it better myself!), the end of the school year still looms ahead. So I thought I'd share a twoforone today- these darling dipped herb …
DIY glittered clothespins
One of my favorite projects in my sewing room is the glittered clothespins (strung on a line, currently holding up my favorite ever calendar). They are EASY to make- just paint the clothespins gold, sprinkle with glitter, let dry and top with clear glossy spray paint- and they look …
home sewn- reversible geometric cloth napkins
Have you all been following the Home Sewn series at Living with Punks? There are all sorts of great sewing projects for your home- and we're so excited to be next up on the tour! The impetus of this little project is the same motivation of many of my projects- an unsuccessful search. I have been …
DIY metallic alphabet magnets
Awhile back, I saw some fabulous gold fridge-magnet-esque letters on Pinterest (turns out, they are jewelry, but still). That same afternoon, I ordered a package of alphabet magnets. After making them copper with metallic copper spray paint, I am absolutely smitten. In fact, I smile each time I walk …
homemade salted caramel sauce recipe
Ok, friends, just in time for the heart of ice cream season and backyard barbeques, I bring you the most delicious recipe ever. I type this knowing that this is dangerous information to share with you- but this homemade salted caramel sauce is so good (seriously, amazing) that I can't keep it to …
how to make a chalkboard covered journal- DIY teacher gift
As the end of the school year approaches (here in Denver, at least), I thought I'd share the chalkboard covered journals that Burke and I made as a gift for his teachers. They are easy to put together, inexpensive to make (I think I spent $2 on each one) and such a hit! I blame my days as a …
embroidery 101- how to hand embroider a onesie
When I shared the custom embroidered onesie that I made for my niece Josie, I promised an embroidery primer. Today is the day, friends. This little primer truly is pretty basic- enough to help you embroider onesies and pillows and home decor projects. Before you get started, trace the …
how to make potluck bowl covers
We're thrilled that Lindsay, the Cottage Mama, is here today sharing this fabulously summer-y potluck bowl cover- Hello! My name is Lindsay from The Cottage Home Blog. I'm so glad to have been invited come play during "Color My Summer"! Summer time means picnics, barbecues, and potlucks! Many …
how to make a tea wreath
I'm not a coffee person (love the smell- don't love the taste). Tea, however, is a hot beverage I can really get behind. This passion for tea translates into a tea box that just can't accommodate my collection and a tea drawer that is jumbled at best (since there's no room for all of the boxes …