For a long time now I’ve been looking for an easy and cheap alternative to photo canvas’. I really wanted one for over Ariadne’s crib, and had the perfect photo to use. The only problem was, I just couldn’t justify the cost. Even for a small canvas, you’re talking a few hundred bucks! Money that […]
I had such plans for Ariadne’s first pumpkin craft project. I’ve never been big on carving pumpkins…I think the innards are gross and slimy…so I wasn’t so much looking forward to carving this year. Then I realized that there are no steadfast rules to pumpkin decorating. So I decided we would paint them. I wanted […]
My last nursery update showed off BGF’s finished curtains. I was so happy that the whole “no-sew” plan worked out, because it meant that my likely-hood of pulling off a similar no-sew crib skirt was pretty high. I was so excited that it worked, that the next day I broke out the leftover fabric and […]
It’s a little late, but we finally have a working TV Stand. A few final coats of paint on the drawers, some new hardware and BAM – our beautiful Craigslist Revival is complete! And boy, do I luurve it! Eventually we’ll need to drill holes in the back so the cords for the receiver […]
Many moons ago we made a few spur of the moment Craigslist purchases. We had found two relatively ugly, unloved, dumpster dreaming dressers, in much need of some love and admiration. The second I saw them, I called up The Hubs and ordered (read: politely requested, with a sense of urgency) that he get […]
I’ve picked up the paint brush again. This time I’ve made a new friend. A green friend. Unfortunately, I don’t think this guy is eco-friendly – but sometimes, even us Planet Huggers have to have a non-EF vice. He’s green in colour, sticky in texture, and makes me giggle like a schoolgirl. No, I’m not […]
