This is one of those ideas that is all over the internet. And for good reason — it’s easy, cheap/free and has almost universal appeal. It’s like a treasure hunt in a jar! I started with a plastic peanut butter jar and washed it thoroughly and removed the label. I have seen a lot of I […]
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My 2010 handmade gift challenge begins!
As part of my 101 list, I challenged myself to make a handmade Christmas gift for each member of my family. I limited it to Dan’s and my immediate families, but that still adds up to 13 (almost 14!) people, including Elise and Dan. Last year was my first year and I think I did […]
$100 Bathroom Challenge: Silhouette artwork
For this last piece of artwork, I wanted to make something bold and graphic to contrast with the other pieces. I also wanted it to be just a little bit modern to prevent it from drifting into a strictly cottage feel. Silhouettes are super trendy right now, but I thought one would also fit in […]
$100 Bathroom Challenge: Nightstand repurposed for storage
With no closet, this bathroom needed storage for towels and other things. A store-bought shelving unit or storage tower was out of my budget, so I drafted an old unused nightstand for the job. I think this one might be the match to this dresser I painted for Elise’s room, but it’s missing the dentil […]
Back painted glass ornaments
I have this pass-through window in my kitchen that I like to hang things in. And I thought it was about time I took down the cupcakes from Elise’s birthday party (oops!). I wanted to make something summery and fun, but not too holiday specific (i.e. Fourth of July). I love the look of back […]
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