A DIY Serving tray is a perfect item to add your idea list for hostess gifts. You never want to arrive at a dinner party empty handed so make sure you plan ahead. Store bought gifts are nice but it makes your gift extra special when you make it yourself. How about a DIY serving tray paired with a Continue Reading
November 28, 2014
Fun and Inexpensive Gift ideas for DIY’ers
I often see a lot of fun products while I'm shopping around for some gadget or other that I need for an upcoming project. I generally spend my money on items that are functional or useful so "fun products" are usually passed up. They may not be "Must have" items but they are super gift ideas! Continue Reading
November 24, 2014
Dog Shaped Storage Caddy – $5 Gifts
Hey guys! Madison and I working hard to finish up our built-in bookcase and I'll share that as soon as it's done. In the mean time, I've got a fun "Gift Idea" project to share with you! This super easy and adorable dog shaped storage caddy can be added to your $5 Gifts list. It takes about an Continue Reading
January 16, 2013
No Sew T-Shirt Apron Tutorial
Lately I've been spending more time building and painting than baking and candy making. I used to enjoy doing those other things --occasionally. I did make time to whip up a funky little apron recently. Why? Because I really should wear aprons when I PAINT because I have such a bad habit of Continue Reading
December 5, 2012
Framed Twig Jewelry Holder
This twig frame jewlery holder made from reclaimed scrap wood, twigs and spray paint is an awesome (FRUGAL) gift idea. Leave it natural or paint it. It was basically free!!! I used some 1 x 2 reclaimed wood scraps, twigs, & white spray paint. to create this nifty jewelry holder. Continue Reading
November 1, 2012
Turn a bookcase into a Dollhouse
I've decided not to dive into any more HUGE projects until after the holidays. I've got some gifts I want to make so I can't spend all my time on the house... I'll still be DIYing, just not taking out any more walls for a few months! Continue Reading
October 17, 2012
Teacher’s Gift: Handmade Birthday Cards
Teacher's are usually really good about recognizing all their students' birthdays and we all know how pricey cards can get. I always like to give Madison's teachers a pack (or a few) of handmade birthday cards so they don't have to dig into their own pockets for cards. That's one thing I can Continue Reading
April 20, 2012
Grandchild names – Subway Art – gift idea
I wanted to make something for my mom with her grandkid's names on it. Something I could add a name or two down the road if need be. (I still have young siblings -- who knows?) The first thing I did was cut a large piece of primed canvas. I bought a huge roll from Hobby Lobby almost Continue Reading