Firecracker Post

"Baby you're a firework!"

Wooden Block American Flag

I just love vintage game pieces.

Enough to use them on repurposed projects every chance I get!
So when I found a bunch of faux Jenga® game pieces at the thrift store I had several projects in mind including this one. 

I cut a board the size I needed to make a flag then using wood glue, glued the wooden pieces to the board. 

Then using the blocks as a guide I began painting the stripes and the blue field using craft paint. 


When the paint dried I used a dark wax to age the flag and bring out all the different wood tones in the blocks. 

This was an easy and fun project! 

Check out some of my other projects using vintage game pieces for now or to pin for later...

Repurposed Wine Box Hand Stenciled Signs

Today I'm making rustic signs from something that  is pretty easy to get your hands on.

Easy to Make American Flag Garland

Here's a quick and easy project for your summer morning.

Painted Metal Tray Set with Quilt Design Stencil

The set of hammered metal trays I bought at the thrift store  were perfect for this quilted stencil project. 

Mid Century Modern DIY Side Table

I'm never going to doubt her again!

DIY Gazebo Curtains

If you saw my post about putting up the gazebo...

Then you can probably see what I needed to do next. 
We have a western exposure on our deck which is great all day but in the late afternoon the sun is intense. 

I searched around for a while for a shade or curtain solution that would work but I didn't find anything for a reasonable price. 
I visited a local box store to search out a curtain or even shower curtain that might work. 
It must have been my lucky day because on clearance were 2 indoor/outdoor panels the perfect color. The only problem was they were very, very long! 


I measured the correct length, cut the extra fabric and hemmed the curtains to the length I needed. 
I hand stitched the hems because frankly hauling out my sewing machine wasn't going to happen today. 

I was left w…

Building a Gazebo on the Deck

We are having some fun in the sun today!

DIY Father's Day Scrabble Ornament Tags

Father's Day is fast approaching but here is a quick and easy gift you and your kids can make in no time.

Where the Wild Things Are Baby Shower

My second daughter is due to have her first baby this summer.

How to Make a Personalized Father's Day Gift

Trying to find the perfect Father's Day gift  is not always easy.
But this hand-made gift is perfect in every way for the young dads in our family. 
On a recent trip to Target I found these glasses in the dollar section... well $3 section to be exact. 

They're cute but definitely not special enough.
Until I had the idea to get crafty with them. 
I used my vinyl cutter to cut out the birth dates of my grandchildren. One Dad has 2 boys and the other has one on the way. 
This mother of 4 girls is finally getting her boys in the form of grandsons!

I attached the vinyl stencil to the back of the glass and pressed down around all the edges. 

I used a product called Armour Etch glass etching cream (affiliate link) and painted it on the stencil.  The directions say to leave it on for one minute bu…