Updating a Flimsy Travel Ironing Board and Give It More Rigidity! I have a small travel-size ironing board I found in the shed of a house I was remodeling. It is one of the metal types that really flexes when a…
Repurpose an Old Door Into a Charming DIY Bench Do you remember the Old Door bookcase? I loved that project and was happy to see her go to a new home. But her absence left me wanting to build something…
Make a Decorative Edge for a Pillow To me, there are many ways to add detail to the edges of a pillow and piping is definitely my favorite go-to detail! Piping adds a crisp and professional edge to pillows, and it…
A Fabulous Modern Twin Bed That is Easy to Build! My daughter has been really wanting a new bed, and guess what? I was actually in the mood to build one, so I happily said yes! I found these awesome…
An Easy to Make Knock-Off Jacket I spied a beautiful denim jacket in a Pyramid Collection catalog… I fell in love with it and although $59.95 isn’t a bad price for the jacket, I find it hard to spend that…
Last Spring, I started remodeling my kitchen. Why I thought it would be a good idea to take on this project (mostly by myself) while going to school, working, and raising two kids is beyond me. My time was limited so…
Carry Lunch or Snacks in Style… I have this really cool lined burlap lunch bag and it has worn out. I bought it long ago when I started a new job, and after nearly five years of carrying many lunches,…
Easy Space-Saving Shelving The new front room of the house is very tiny. The area only measures 7 feet deep by approximately 14 feet long. It sounds super-cramped but truly isn’t, and in order to keep it from being cramped…
Make a Beautiful Wreath to Hang Year Around I saw a wreath in a catalog very similar to this one and I fell in love! Though I am not exactly a wreath type of person, I really like this one…
An Easy to Build Bench for the Indoors or Outdoors This fabulous bench with 2×2 legs and a slatted seat can be completed in a weekend. The plans to build a plain bench with a slatted seat use off the…
Step-by-Step Guide to the Woven Star Block The Woven Star quilt block is truly beautiful! Although this traditional block may seem complicated to create, I’ve been able to piece it together quickly and easily. This tutorial does not involve paper…
A Media Stand with Faux Drawer Detailing Do you like the look of Printmaker’s Furniture (furniture with the look of tons of small drawers)? The DIY plans to build a Carney Media Stand feature open shelving at the top with…
A Cute Canvas Pouch That Would Make a Great Gift! I have been “collecting” items for Christmas gifts for some of my family members. I decided to use ink dye on a canvas pouch as a gift for a certain teen…
A Quick Guide to Cutting Crown Molding Using a Jig I’ve always found crown molding a little intimidating but needed to add it to walls in the house. I had never installed crown before and was a little nervous -…
An Easy to Sew Dress in a Beautiful Fabric The Mona Trapeze Dress is a stunning garment that can be made with a variety of fabrics, but linen is a particularly popular choice. Despite its reputation as a luxurious fabric,…
An Easy to Make Torch for the Outdoor Seating Area I absolutely love this idea! Wine bottle torches are so functional any time of year. They look great on a porch or patio, and add ambient light to an evening…
