For Christmas I wanted to make my 16-month-old nephew an owl pillow/softie. I’ve seen so many out there that are so cute. Yesterday I saw this post by Make It and Love It. Well, I made it this morning and I’m loving it! I chose green for the owl, per my husbands suggestion and it’s […] Read more…
For the home
Connor’s blanket
This little tied fleece blanket was Connor’s gift to Gwyneth for her birthday. He made it (almost all) by himself. He needed a little help with laying out the fabric and the cutting of the ties. He tied it all by himself though. It took him about five days (during naptime, when Gwyneth was asleep) […] Read more…
Bookshelf Facelift
One of the last projects I’m going to share with you for Far Far Away week is how to give a little facelift to an inexpensive bookshelf. I took this…. and transformed it into this…. The bookshelf I’m starting with is a particleboard bookshelf. Yup, really inexpensive. It’s too dark for my daughter’s bedroom so […] Read more…
Simple Pillows
I wanted to make some simple pillows for my daughters bed. What girl can never have too many pillows?? These are small 14″ x 14″ throw pillows. Very simple. I used this great tutorial to install the invisible zippers. Can you see them?? . . . . Didn’t think so. I think they’ll look great […] Read more…
A Dresser Makeover
This dresser has been in my daughter’s room since just before she was born. Before that it was in my parents’ basement for as long as I can remember. It’s been in need of a new coat of paint for a while. Far Far Away Week seemed like the perfect opportunity to give it a […] Read more…