I’m a novice seamstress, at best (I didn’t even know how to thread the needle on the sewing machine until just a few days ago), so I was thrilled how my very first sewing project turned out. I bought this cute little owl pillow pattern from Ginia18’s Shop on Etsy and it included photos and easy, step-by-step…
Archives for July 2010
Hello, Cabbage Head Baby
We’re 30 weeks along and into the 3rd trimester! Our little Eggroll should be about the size of a head of cabbage. I can’t believe we have only about 10 weeks left… time sure does fly when you’re having fun. Baby is a mover and a shaker… she’s definitely got her Daddy’s energy. She must…
DIY Closet Organizers
I call this project “Let’s See How Many Ridiculous Nesting Projects Jen Can Complete In One Pregnancy.” I bought these blank clothing dividers from an online supply store (google search: clothing dividers) for $0.29 each and decided that they needed a little cutesy infused into them. So I created a template, found some adorable backgrounds…
Upholstered Headboard
I’ve been lusting after upholstered headboards lately and have fallen in love with so many different kinds, whether they’re plain jane, trimmed in nail heads, or tufted. This Pottery Barn Jameson bed looks like it would be a cozy one to cuddle up to, but the $899 price tag leaves me out in the cold: Oh,…
Dresser Drawer Liners
Inspired by the ever-crafty Sherry over at one of my favorite blogs, Young House Love, I decided I wasn’t quite done with my dresser drawer project. Sherry gives a great tutorial on how to line your dresser drawers, which I followed to a tee. Only, she makes it look easy. My experience? Wrinkles and bubbles became…