Posts Tagged “tutorial”
So, here’s the thing: there is absolutely no chalk in this chalk paint. But whip up a batch of this cornstarch-based paint, and set your kids loose on the driveway – it will wash right off with the hose. Chalk paint is easy to make, easy to clean up, inexpensive, and most of all, fun! […]
The little girl got these boots for her birthday last fall, and since then, she’s worn them nonstop. I wanted her to have a pair of boots to wear with thick tights and leggings during the winter, so we picked out this cute little pair for her. She’s only seven and she’s growing so fast […]
A couple years ago, I went on a camping trip up on Guanella Pass. It was Labor Day weekend, and at over 10,000 feet, it was pretty chilly in the evenings. I was crocheting next to the campfire, and my friend Mike asked me to make him a mitten. ”Just one?” I asked. ”Yeah. My […]

When Bruce bought this house, it came with lattice on every single window (to, ya know, complement the shutters and porch balustrade with heart-shaped cut-outs). He pulled down most of them years ago, and they resurfaced recently during the Great Shed Cleanout of 2011. With a little white spray paint and glue, I repurposed two […]