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DIY Stenciled Picture Frame

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Featured Contributor: Sarah from The Winthrop Chronicles I recently changed up a shelf in our basement and was in need of some red decor. I always have old picture frames around and I found some scrap wood and I got to work. I made a stenciled picture frame. It's was a quick and easy project and free, because I had all the supplies already. To make: 1. Paint your piece of wood white, let it dry. 2. Using your stencil, paint the piece of wood with the colored paint. 3. Paint your picture … [Read more...]

Before You Sew

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I've run across a lot of people who are interested in beginning to sew. I have a few suggestions for you since there are a ton of cute books out there and it can get quite overwhelming. Beginning to Sew Preparation 1. Go the library Check out a few books and then purchase the one that you liked the best to put in your personal library. I like: 1 - a General Sewing Guide. ~source~ This is one that you will grow with from straight stitches to advanced feet. It's got great ideas. It wouldn't be … [Read more...]

Simply Stylish Bags- DIY No-Sew Tote Bag

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When I think of tote bags I think of my high school history substitute teacher, who wore knee hi's and skirts that weren't long enough to cover when her hose started to roll down.  She would walk into the classroom with her tote full of books and snacks to get her through her subbing day.  Thankfully, those images of teachers, librarians, grannies are long gone because totes are so chic right now and not to mention,  environmentally friendly. Whew, what a relief that they are in because I am … [Read more...]

Nautical or Pirate Boys Room On a Budget

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This nautical/pirate room was made with love and on a budget.  My husband, the kids, myself and my mother in law all worked hard to make this room "Ahoy Matey, perfect." Mosty  everything was hand made: the curtains, the bed(yes, the bed), the bedspreads, some of the decor and well the dresser wasn't handmade but we refinished it. We have all three of our boys in the room so I needed to find a theme that would work with all of them.  I decided that a touch of pirate to their nautical room would … [Read more...]

Jump Into Summer

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Contributing Photographer: Carla Ackermann  ~Jump into Summer~ Having fun yet? Make the most of this season with some of our delicious summer recipes, cool treats, fun summer activities, crafts and parties! Summer Reading Adventure Make a Difference Summer Bucket List Dyed Glass Luminaries from Baby Food Jars BLT Bites Simple Summer Ideas Grilled Sausage w/ Peppers and Orzo Basket Organizer from Cereal Box Outdoor Movie Tips, decor and recipes Corn Dog Muffin Pops Apple Pie in an Apple … [Read more...]