Piper Jane wanted a sparkle party this year for her fourth birthday (well, actually, she wanted another sprinkle party... and then decided that a sparkle-party-with-lots-sprinkles would work instead). It's such a fitting theme- that girl just exudes sparkles. So while I edit five hundred …
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DIY polka dot ‘confetti’ shirt
Coming up with Confetti Party favors for the girls was simple- twirly, sparkly confetti filled tutus. When I asked Burke what kind of polka dotted favor I could make him, he replied, "Are there confetti Legos?" Haha! This simple shirt with a polka dot pocket (and some bouncy balls!) was my non-Lego …
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 …
copper barn light ikea hack
I have this special talent for finding and falling in love with expensive things. I have a knack for it, really- if you need someone to come with you to a store to pinpoint the most expensive item (with price tags hidden, of course), I am your girl. Strangely, I haven't found much use for this gem …
DIY swirled globe ornament
We are still full on in Christmas Craft mode around here. I know that people are usually all decorated and trimmed by now, but we just keep making things. Burke and Piper are loving making ornaments (for the first time). Bonus- since I could only find one box of Christmas decor, our tree can …
retro fabric christmas lights tutorial
I have such a treat for you guys today- one of our BFFs in blogland, Erin (of Lemon Tree Creations and Our Family Four) is here to share a fabulous Christmas project. They're amazing- both these Retro Fabric Christmas Lights and Miss Erin herself. Check out the loveliness- Hello lovely kojodesign …
kate spade diaper bag mini-tutorial
After Monday's post (showing you the Kate Spade-esque diaper bag that I made for our sister-in-law), several of you asked for a tutorial. Here's the thing. For pretty much every single bag I make, I follow the same approximate steps. They're here. However, I did modify that tutorial a …
color palette keeper
So I am totally getting ahead of myself by choosing color palettes for rooms in the new house that are (ahem) not quite ready for decor. And by 'not quite ready,' I mean, most of them don't have flooring. Some don't even have drywall. None have a single item of decor (there is a Serena & Lily …
how to make confetti filled ‘sprinkle’ balloons
Guys, your response to the sprinkle party has been overwhelming- sprinkles resonate with you apparently. I get that- they resonate with me too. And, bonus, Piper Jane is totally famous on pinterest right now. I keep getting questions about how to make the confetti filled balloons. They were super …