Teacher Gift for Teacher Appreciation Week
Someone on Instagram recently posted a card they’d made for Teacher Appreciation Week. Immediately, and in a panic, I Googled to find out when Teacher Appreciation was in my neck of the woods (just in case it’s different in different countries) and sure enough – Friday, May 5th is designated as Teacher Appreciation Day here […]
The BEST Mother’s Day gift I’ve ever received
The very best gift my family has ever given me, Mother’s Day or otherwise is this: A dollar store journal that I attached some vinyl lettering to. I made this for myself (and a few for friends) back in 2014 and it is hands-down my favourite and the best Mother’s Day gift ever. But I […]
Mother’s Day Gift Idea – Custom Sun Hat
Do you remember Angelina Jolie’s wedding dress? From her third marriage? The one where the kids doodles were incorporated into the gown itself? With this and Mother’s Day in mind, it got me to thinking of a neat Mother’s Day gift idea that the kids could do. A crafty gift that I’d actually use… like […]
Woodturning – When artisan meets lathe you get a masterpiece
This isn’t really a DIY post unless you have a lathe.. which after seeing these masterpieces, I’m highly tempted to purchase. My friend and neighbour creates turned wood bowls from the most exquisite cuts of wood. These aren’t everyday dishes that can tuck into the dishwasher after use – we’re talking high-end decor pieces here. Pieces […]
The BEST Dog Bed – you won’t believe it, but it’s true!
I’ve meant to share this post for about 3 years now and never have, but with Christmas just around the corner comes the urge to spoil your fur baby. Stores are showcasing pet clothes, toys, treats and beds with the same abundance that you’d find these things for your kids… I’m going to do you […]
“Who Needs Santa” wood gift pile
Just a quick pop-in today with a super-easy and very cute DIY – the “Who needs Santa…” gift pile, made from 2×2 pieces of scrap wood. I cut four pieces of 2×2 wood to lengths of 8″, 6″, 4″ and 2″, gave them a light sanding and then painted them in Christmas colours using inexpensive […]
Wrapping Gifts with Innisbrook
How’s the Holiday shopping going? Did you blow the wad on Black Friday? Are you blowing the wad today (Cyber Monday)? Why does “blowing the wad” seem so inappropriate? I digress – if you’ve done any of your Christmas shopping at all, you are just about ready to get out the beautiful wrapping paper to […]