Monthly Archives: January 2011

Quick and easy Valentine Decor

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Melany

My weekend was spent caring for my two kids who have the flu and strep. By yesterday we needed something a little more stimulating than watching Disney XD. This project was one I thought the kids could help with by … Continue reading →

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Reupholstering – lessons learned – and a CUTE result!

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Melany

I embarked on my first real re-upholstering project with pretty small expectations. I found this chair for FREE. So – it was a good one to experiment with. I figured that no matter what – it would probably look better … Continue reading →

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Personalized Grocery Tote

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Melany

I based this bag off of the Daisy Janie Fabric Produce Bag tutorial. However, I made the following additions/changes: The front fabric square is an original piece of artwork that my 7-year-old did at school. As a fundraiser we could … Continue reading →

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Handmade Stick Horses for kids

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Melany

My son flatters me by asking to make him things that most kids would assume need to be bought. Sometimes I have to disappoint due to time (or skill) restraints. But – a lot of the time I just go for … Continue reading →

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Upcycled Sweater Baby Blanket

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Melany

I saw this idea on another blog that I like – This Mama Makes Stuff. As luck would have it, I had a cousin about to have another baby and hadn’t yet gotten a gift. Now, I think Carrie said … Continue reading →

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