October 16, 2012
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, tutorials
September 3, 2012
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, tutorials
A DIY Picture Light for Emma's Room
One of the projects we had on our list for Emma’s room was make some sort of pretty picture light/night light sort of thing, one that could look pretty during the day too. I had seen this image on pinterest (pinned to the inspiration board for Emma’s...
July 12, 2012
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, crafting with kids, tutorials
Teen Room Redo, Wall Decor Idea
Mother daughter collaborative projects in Emma’s room are turning out to be a lot of fun, thanks to Pinterest. For about $6, we created our own wall art based on some ideas we pulled together. This is an easy project. Perfect for a 13 year...
October 24, 2012
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, thrifting, tutorials
Emma's DIY Desk
Another project we did for Emma’s room redo was fill the need for a dressing table and chair. There is a bit more mirror time these days before school, and I thought it would be nice for her to have a place to keep...
October 8, 2012
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, tutorials
An Expensive Bird Cage Light DIY
These bird cage lights from the Conran Shop have been around for a while now and I’m completely obsessed with them. So gorgeous. The last time I was crazy for something like this, Atilla arrived, but La Voliere is way out of our budget. So,...
July 27, 2012
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granny square sampler afghan, tutorials
Granny Square Sampler Project- Week 11
(Find all the assignments on this page.) I’m glad some of you were able to use last week to play catch up on your squares. I myself still have a few squares to catch up on, so don’t dispair if this is you. We’ve been...
July 6, 2012
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granny square sampler afghan
Granny Square Sampler Project- Week 8
We are hard at work on Emma’s room this week (pictures soon) and there is, as always, quite a bit of DIY involved. In fact, there are consecutive projects going on all over the house. Kind of chaotic! This all means no time for much...
June 26, 2012
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inspiration
The DIY Project I Can No Longer Put Off
Last year Peter and I talked with Emma about redoing her bedroom, but time got away from us and it just never happened. There was some much-needed purging and cleaning out done, but that was it. She’s now 7, I mean, 13. Lavender paint and...
February 24, 2014
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inspiration, making
DIY Magazine Inspiration From Living Etc
My magazine obsession has almost completely reversed itself over the past few years.
July 20, 2012
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granny square sampler afghan
Granny Square Sampler Project- Week 10, No New Square This Week
It has been a busy week here at the wise craft house, so I’ve decided for sanity’s sake to take this week off the granny square sampler. (Find all the assignments listed on this page.)- 1
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