Crib Redo
If you look back on my design board, the original plan was to build a crib. Yes, I build things. Marvelous things!!! And to date have built three beds. But, since I’m spending a good chunk of this summer, like … Continued
Dallas Cowboy Letter Tutorial
My sister huge Dallas Cowboys fan. She lives in Albuquerque and went to Dallas last year just so she could see them play. I don’t think she misses watching a single game and she has to… I mean HAS TO … Continued
Teacher Appreciation Pencil
I am so grateful for the teachers that have touched my children’s lives. So much so, that I like to make them something special for teacher appreciation week. My go-to is the Teacher Appreciation Cryaon Letter that I wrote about … Continued
Teacher Appreciation Crayon Letters
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for us to show our appreciation for those teachers who teacher our children everyday. Yes they get paid for it, but let’s face it, those teachers spend as much time with … Continued
New Paint in the Kids’ Bedrooms
By now, you have realized that I’m a pretty crafty/creative person. I like to create, to make, to improve. And one of the first things I did, when moving into this house, was get rid of the maroon/purplish walls that … Continued
Build a Bookcase from a Pallet
This project was definitely a learning experience. I have never worked with pallets before, not that I don’t want to do it again, but there’s a few things I need to take into consideration next time. In hopes of saving … Continued
A New Bed, Part 3
You ready for the finished product? Okay, but not yet. I want to talk about staining. First off, I’m not an expert on staining. I have stained a view things in my life and know a few things. There are … Continued
A New Bed, Part 2
When I was making my first wood project, which was a desk for my husband, i was using a circular saw. I’m a bit scared of them, and didn’t feel like I had much confidence in my abilities yet. I … Continued
A New Bed, Part 1
My youngest son is 2 and is 2 years, 8 months younger than my middle son. It’s a big gap. I wouldn’t recommend having kids that far apart to anyone. My two oldest spend their whole time playing together and … Continued