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Selasa, 14 Juni 2016

B is for Build Page


Im definitely not one to brag but I am super proud of all that Ive built for this little blog and I wanted to draw some attention my BUILD PAGE.  My buildy blogger friend Jen Woodhouse (House of Wood) and I were recently chatting about our past work and all the pieces weve built up until now and she thought "surely you must have well over 100".

So I counted.

140 different pieces on the build page.  I owe a huge nod to Ana White who designed a majority of the plans.  Simply click on the thumbnail image and the post should pop up.  All of the build posts include links to the plans or plans within the post.

Some of my favorites:


There are builds of all kinds: tables, beds, small gifts, consoles, planters, storage, and on and on.
Simply click the build page tab and you can scroll through all the thumbnail images.


Thank you to all my readers who consistently show support and interest, you keep me building!

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Minggu, 05 Juni 2016

P is for Pincushion with Wood Base

diy quilted pincushion with wood base

quilted pincushion with wood base

This is one project I've been thinking about for a long time and finally put myself to the task while feeling quite under the weather this week to do much of anything else.

Raid your fabric scraps to make the cutest pincushion and then I'll show you how to attach it to a solid 4x4 wood base for stability and weight.  Anytime you can combine fabric and wood in a project is a win / win in my book!

diy quilted pincushion

The finished size on the squares is 3/4" but the whole pincushion measures about 4" square and just over 2" tall.

quilted pincushion with wood base

I posted these in my etsy shop here but I show you how to make your own down below.
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Minggu, 08 Mei 2016

W is for Wood Banner with Leather Lettering

wood banner with leather lettering

wood banner with leather lettering handmade

I've had a bug about using leather scraps lately and finally figured out a way to incorporate them into wall art.

leather lettering on wood banner

Leather, wood and rope are a few of my favorite things and I put them altogether to make these wood wall banners.

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Selasa, 26 April 2016

L is for Loft Space Makeover

loft space with ceiling beams

Another peek into our home today and we're up on the second floor in the loft space.  Two weeks ago I shared the backstairs and upstairs hallway space and that leads us to the front stairs and loft space.


To be honest this makeover really only needed paint and a new light fixture.  Unfortunately I don't have a before picture of the light but it was straight from 1984 with smoky glass and actually came down shortly after we moved in 18 months ago because I couldn't live with it.


Today the space is bright and fresh and clearly the highlight here are those exposed wood beams which are about 275 years old.  (Our house was built around 1740.)  I painted the walls Benjamin Moore simply white and the trim is London Fog.


That one horizontal beam makes the perfect ledge for books.  I used the kids diy book ends from Emma's build it birthday party here to hold up the books.
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Kamis, 21 April 2016

T is for Thompsons WaterSeal Giveaway


Ive been busy building for our outdoor space by adding 3 adult size adirondack chairs using the plans found in Ana Whites book The Handmade Home.  But no outdoor furniture is safe from the elements without some protection!

The folks at Thompsons® WaterSeal® sent me some transparent waterproofing stain in Maple Brown and theyre giving away 4 gallons of stain and deck cleaner to one lucky reader!



I used the transparent waterproofing stain in Maple Brown on my new adirondack chairs.  It gives a hint of color and a definite seal without being too thick.

I must admit I had some young helpers with the stain on this project  They were a little overzealous with the application so there are a few imperfect areas.  But I prefer to encourage my kids to participate in my DIY projects rather than be concerned about perfection.


The waterproofing stain is available in transparent, semi-transparent and solid - all in 5 color options.


You can see the Maple Brown is a warm light brown with a slightly yellow hue.  I used all pine boards for these chairs so the color may vary depending on your wood species.


Thompsons® WaterSeal® is made for outdoor wood protection so you can use it on furniture as well as decks.  Below is a before shot of an untreated deck:


And after staining with semi-transparent Maple Brown waterproofing stain (the railing is Acorn Brown solid):


You can see how the waterproofing stain not only prevents water damage and resists mildew and UV damage but also provides a fade resistant color.  How beautiful is that deck now?  (Note that is not my deck nor did I .) 


Now the adults can join the kids for marshmallow roasting!

Enter below for your chance to win 4 gallons of deck cleaner and 4 gallons of waterproofing stain.
Giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only.

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For details on the kid sized adirondack chairs click here.


Disclaimer:  I was provided product for this project but all thoughts and opinions are mine own.

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Rabu, 20 April 2016

T is for Triangle Wood Banner Quilt

diy triangle wood banner and quilt
A new baby gift for my niece at her baptism.  I'm sharing how to make both the triangle wood banner and quilt in this post.


The triangle wood banner is a fairly simple project you could personalize for anyone or any occassion.

How to make a triangle wood banner:
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