Category Archives: tutorial

Chalkboard Stickers

Posted on December 22, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

 Yes,  I am still here.  I  apologize, the holidays  have been a little hectic. Well  I am sure Pinterest  has already  informed you that  chalkboard  EVERYTHING is all the rage.   I admit I have fallen  under it’s spell as well. … Continue reading →

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Crib Mattress Porch Swing

Posted on October 5, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

   I happened to have an extra crib mattress laying around…  one thing led to another…        The crib mattress that was collecting dust in the garage ultimately gave my front room the “wow factor”. Do you by chance … Continue reading →

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Suspended Shelving

Posted on September 18, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

  I originally  had a frame hanging in this space in the kitchen,  but I decided I  needed the picture elsewhere.  Which left me we with a very blank wall.  No good.  So  I went into the garage, and took … Continue reading →

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PVC Pipe Shelf

Posted on September 10, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

  I am still on my PVC kick.  So naturally when I dreamed up a new idea I pulled out all my left over PVC pipe and joints and started playing with different possibilities. I found some dimensions I liked … Continue reading →

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Chalkboard Calendar

Posted on August 20, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

  No power tools? No problem.  This post is specifically for you!  Home Depot carry a   2’x4′ panel of chalkboard for $10.    I know there are a lot of different options on chalkboard paint, but I have found this is … Continue reading →

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How to Paint Paneled Doors

Posted on May 29, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

Painting doors can quickly, and cheaply add to the look of your home.    I was sitting in the front room playing “tractors” with my boys the other day, I kept looking around  at the room and couldn’t  figure out … Continue reading →

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Distressing Furniture

Posted on May 25, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

  I make a lot of the furniture in my home, so a majority of the time they have  imperfections.  I have found the best way to mask imperfections is to make it look intentional! “It’s Shabby Chic”.    Distressing … Continue reading →

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Crib Makeover

Posted on May 18, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

We were given our crib by a good friend, and it was well “loved”  by Wyatt, as made evident by the many teeth marks all over it. When I was preparing the new nursery for Lincoln I decided that  new … Continue reading →

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2 for 1 Ties!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

 Confession,  I have a small obsession with dressing my boys to coordinate… Like everyday.  My addiction could be an expensive one,  but I have mastered a few tricks to keep  my boys dapper and my bank account (Husband) happy. There … Continue reading →

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