DIY Above ground pool ladder / stairs
I can look back on this DIY and laugh… now. At the time it was a total shit show and entirely my fault. I thought I could “build off the cuff” without plans or even a vision of what I wanted. Don’t do that folks. At least have a vision. The problem I was trying […]
Make your own charcuterie board
This post is what I would call serendipitous. There were two bits of fate that aligned at the same time that insisted I make my own charcuterie board. The first was that a FAVOURITE blogger of mine – Kelly Nan – showed a gorgeous patio tablescape the other day that included a scrumptious looking cheese […]
DIY Chalkboard – part of our treehouse upgrades
Chalkboards seem to be all-the-rage now – people are trimming anything and everything with chalkboard paint to create message boards, labels, jar lids, gift tags – you name it and it’s probably had a coating of chalkboard paint to make it better. Our backyard playground / treehouse is no exception – but where do you […]
DIY Mini Golf – as designed by 6 and 9 year-olds
I think this is so cute, I had to share. As you may know I was left with an astronomical amount of pvc pipe after a failed spray paint tent project the other week, so I have racked my brain to come up with ideas to put it to good use. Last weekend some of […]
DIY Nesting Tables – My ReStore Build
Nesting tables seem to be a rarity at thrift stores and garage sales? I don’t know that I’ve ever seen an old set available for refinishing? My search began because I found this picture on BirchLane.com I love the detailing in the ironwork, but at $230 US (down from $420), they are a tad out […]
American Girl Doll Treehouse / Beach house
Build an American Girl Doll (or other 18″ doll) DIY dollhouse / DIY treehouse to keep the imagination going outside. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][Updated 09/07/17: I am including some build plans in this post] Our […]
Birdhouse Display – National DIY Day
Mark your calendars for April 2nd, 2017 – National (ahem, INTERnational) DIY Day! I and several other crafty-amazing bloggers have partnered with Craft Box Girls to bring you some of the best DIY and craft projects on the internet. Click over every day from now until National DIY Day on April 2nd to see what […]