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  • Paint-by-Numbers, Giant Wall Mural Inspiration

    I've painted original murals before for my nephews, but it's been a while. These giant paint-by-numbers murals have me inspired…
    September 15, 2011
  • How I Repaired a Tear in My Chair’s Upholstery

    I wrote about the floor model chair that I picked up for half-off yesterday. It had a 2" tear along…
    August 4, 2011
  • Beaded Garland Wall Art DIY

    Here's an easy way to fill up a large wall. A few people asked about the beaded wall art from…
    July 27, 2011
  • Constructor Craft Fair 2011

    The fourth annual Constructor Craft Fair took place in my neighborhood again last Saturday. Here are my favorites from the…
    July 13, 2011
  • Sewing Today

    I'm sewing curtains for August's nursery today. With drapery hooks. Wish me luck.
    May 30, 2011
  • Birthday Banner in Progress

    I really got myself into something here. I had this great idea to make a rainbow-colored, yarn-wrapped "Happy Birthday!" banner.…
    April 28, 2011
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    Paint-by-Numbers, Giant Wall Mural Inspiration

    I’ve painted original murals before for my nephews, but it’s been a while. These giant paint-by-numbers murals have me inspired though, maybe enough to actually…

    September 15, 201177 comments'A' for Art, 'D' for Decorating, Crafty (& Handy), Play Room
  • How I Repaired a Tear in My Chair’s Upholstery

    I wrote about the floor model chair that I picked up for half-off yesterday. It had a 2″ tear along the top (not along a…

    August 4, 201144 comments'F' for Fabric, Crafty (& Handy), Living Room
  • Beaded Garland Wall Art DIY

    Here’s an easy way to fill up a large wall. A few people asked about the beaded wall art from a photo of my old…

    July 27, 201120 comments'C' for Crafts, Crafty (& Handy), Filing Cabinet
  • Constructor Craft Fair 2011

    The fourth annual Constructor Craft Fair took place in my neighborhood again last Saturday. Here are my favorites from the show: [nggallery template=’carousel2′ id=’1′]

    July 13, 20113 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Sewing Today

    I’m sewing curtains for August’s nursery today. With drapery hooks. Wish me luck.

    May 30, 201117 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Nursery
  • Birthday Banner in Progress

    I really got myself into something here. I had this great idea to make a rainbow-colored, yarn-wrapped “Happy Birthday!” banner. It’s going to be great,…

    April 28, 201117 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Holidays
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