Showing posts with label diy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diy. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

making striped soaps...

Tison and my latest DIY project was making our own soap as gifts for friends and family. My friend Ryan told me she found an easy how-to on the Martha Stewart's website. I decided we had to do it :)
Maybe it doesn't look exactly like the picture on Martha's website, but our family certainly enjoyed the effort! We purchased the glycerin at Hobby Lobby and the peppermint oil from Drug Emporium.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

wedding update...and a handmade gift!

I'd like to say I'm not one of those brides that feels overwhelmed - that everything seems to be falling in place with practically no stress or effort on my part...but that would be a big lie. I am for sure enjoying the planning process, however, it does sometimes feel like a full time job- on top of a full time job. Squeezing in meetings on lunch breaks and weekends really takes a toll on your "social life" and everyday normal routines. I am beginning to understand why brides only talk about their upcoming nuptials! It's because that's all they have been doing! With that said, I haven't been blogging because it just seemed like something else I had to add to the to-do list and no one wants me to blog like it's my job, right?!

 In any event- on the topic of weddings, I would like to post about my dear friend, Diane. She was in town after the holidays visiting her in-laws and me, of course! As an upholstery apprentice in South Carolina for the last 6 months, Diane offered to reupholster one of my "side of the road" lazy-boy finds as a gift for our wedding. She came into the house with all her power tools and took over for 3 half days until the chair was complete. I'll tell ya, I am still overwhelmed when I look at the finished product and I'm in awe at the wealth of knowledge she has collected in her new position; and on top of that, the fact that she has chosen to share her time and talent with me is really the ultimate gift. Diane- I applaud you and your bad-assery :)

This improved 1978 lazy boy is now a point of contention between Tison and I as we now argue over who gets the recliner! :) Thank you again for all your hard work! We love it.


Thursday, December 16, 2010

we're dreaming of a tacky Christmas....

Last night Tison and I made tacky Christmas sweaters in preparation for various holiday happenings. It was so much fun! Even though I had to brave the roads with all the crazy Christmas shoppers to get supplies, it was totally worth the end result.
{Even the dogs got in on the action... I don't think they were as excited about it though.}
 {What?? Just wearing our normal work attire...}

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

yarn wreath and felt flowers...

What is it about the holidays that make you want to pull out your hot glue gun and get crafty?! Lauren, Diane, and I got together for a little DIY the other day. We found a wreath, felt, and yarn at Hobby Lobby and this project cost approximately 6 bucks! Diane found the idea through take heart.

Here are a few photos of our experience...

A few things you will need:
Now let's get started...
Time for the felt flowers!
...drum roll please...
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Monday, November 22, 2010

handmade holiday stockings...

Over the weekend I had a little sewing lesson from my friend, Diane.
Follow along and see how we created my very own handmade stockings!
Thanks for the lesson Diane- I LOVE the stockings!
Thanks Daci-  http://werejustdandy.blogspot.com/ - for capturing the moment :)
Happy sewing everybody.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Gifted...

Get ready for 223 pages of pure genius. What an inspirational gift!! This magazine has incredible diy projects and holiday gift giving ideas.


Tuesday, July 27, 2010

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