Confession: When the folks over at 3M and ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape first contacted me regarding a partnership post I was a little skeptical. I mean, I’m pretty much skeptical of everyone and everything…especially large companies. Then, they explained that they weren’t interested in me merely … Read More →
Tag Archives: DIY
Antler Antics
I recently stumbled upon these really awesome painted antlers that I absolutely love and, while I wish I could buy an original from Milwaukee-based artist Cassandra Smith, my budget simply won’t allow for it. Sigh. Alas, I did what any inspired DIY-er would do, I set out to make … Read More →
Terrarium Workshop at Bows Collective
Over the weekend I attended a terrarium workshop at Bows Collective led by the lovely and talented Kandis Demeo, events coordinator at Bows. The workshop set me back $40, but in addition to including all of the supplies, it also provided me with three hours … Read More →
Craft Collective :: Totes
Last night, a group of my friends got together for a ladies’ craft night. A few months ago we met at my house to attempt cross stitching (see our attempts here) and have been trying to get together again ever since. Through our discussions, we decided … Read More →
Craft Collective :: Cross Stitch
Several years ago, some of my friends and I started a craft collective called the Ironing Maidens (I know, awesome, right?). We would get together periodically to craft and bat around project ideas, and even held bazaars in the parking lot of the Sacramento News … Read More →
MCM Giveaway – Make It! Mid-Century Modern DIY Guide
Ok, my dear mid-century modern fan friends – have I got a giveaway for you! The folks over at Curbly have generously donated five PDF copies of Make It! Mid-Century Modern, a how-to manual that features 12 mid-century modern inspired D.I.Y. projects for you to tackle. All the projects … Read More →
Hard Wired
I have been totally addicted to chicken wire lately. Weird addiction, I know. At any rate, I have a lot of the stuff lying around so I decided to make use of it. Armed with a vintage frame from Denmark, some needle-nose pliers, wire cutters … Read More →
Pick A Card, Any Card
Several months ago I signed up for a letterpress class with Jordan Ferney, a San Francisco-based events planner, letterpress printer and blogger. During the class we were slated to print our own business cards – yay! Unfortunately, the class got cancelled – boo! Well, the … Read More →
Stool Academy :: DIY Puff Stool
{Image from Pickles} This rainy, cold weather will not seem to move along…and so I find myself inspired to pick up my knitting needles well past the close of my typical knitting season. Lucky for me, there’s Pickles, a site chock-full of knitting, crocheting and … Read More →
Let Them Eat Cake!
{Images from La Cerise Sur Le Gateau} I want it all. That’s right, I want every single item created by the French textile company La Cerise Sur Le Gateau (which, from what I can tell, translates into “the cherry on the cake”). Anne Hubert, the … Read More →
Shower Power
{Images from Grain} The folks at Grain, a collaborative with a focus on sustainable design, have a created a shower curtain that comes blank and equipped with a permanent marker – so it’s ready for you to work your creative genius on. If your looking … Read More →
Pet Pillows
{Image from Workshop} Most of us are familiar with the Boston Terrier pillow by Fauna, but not all of us own Bostons. For instance, I’ve got a Walter and I have no idea what breed he is. Now, thanks to the Screen and Sew: Pet … Read More →
