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Tag Archives: DIY
Friday faves
[chic lobby vibes at The Fontaine in Kansas City] One of my favorite fall activities is taking the boys to the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad for a Day Out with Thomas. The friendly blue tank engine will once again … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, Day Out with Thomas, DIY, H&M, Kansas City, Mud Pie, The Fontaine
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TTD DIY: Pop Rocks Valentines
I’m a little crazy and like to work way ahead on my kids valentines, but if you have been a reader for awhile, you know that I always share what I do so that you can do it too! Here … Continue reading
TTD DIY: ‘hey there pumpkin’ front door mat
I’m sure by now you have all seen the ‘hey there, pumpkin’ door mat literally everywhere on social media. Most likely thrown over this buffalo check rug! Etsy is chock full of variations, including this version that I used to fashion … Continue reading
Free teacher gift printable
As the school year comes to a close (crazy, I know!) I was on the hunt for a cute and practical end-of-the-year gift for Everett’s two preschool teachers. I try to keep in mind that they probably don’t need another … Continue reading
TTD DIY: personalized step stools
I know the holidays are over, but I am just now getting around to sharing a little DIY that Santa did this year 😉 A few days before the big event, little elves were busy personalizing these cute and practical … Continue reading
Posted in Craft, Kids
Tagged Bekvam, DIY, IKEA, IKEA hack, JoAnn Fabrics, step stool, Wal-Mart
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TTD DIY: custom jean jacket for kids
I’ve been seeing patches everywhere this year – especially at Target with all of their back-to-school gear. So when I stumbled across this sweatshirt/jean jacket I knew I wanted to personalize it for my big guy Everett. I stopped into … Continue reading
Posted in Craft, Fashion, Kids
Tagged Alpha Industries, DIY, Epic Threads, Forever21, Hanna Andersson, Hobby Lobby, jean jacket, Macy's, Nordstrom, patches, Saks Off 5th, Target, Urban Republic
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TTD DIY: monogrammed baseball hat
I must have lived in the south in a former life, because I sure do love a good monogrammed item. Like my homegirl Reese Witherspoon said, “My rule is, if it’s not moving — monogram it!” When I’m not wearing my … Continue reading
Posted in Craft
Tagged baseball hat, DIY, embroidery, Faded Glory, Harding-Lane, J. Crew, monogram, New York Yankees, Wal-Mart
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TTD DIY: child silhouette + GIVEAWAY
**G I V E A W A Y // C L O S E D** Congratulations! The winner of the custom silhouette giveaway is Jami DeVries. I’ve always been fascinated with silhouettes, but it wasn’t until I had children of … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Craft, Decor, Family, Kids
Tagged Branstad Designs, children, DIY, Etsy, giveaway, silhouette
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TTD DIY: last-minute Valentine
There should be no shame in your last-minute game. So I’ve decided to create a FREE printable for tying on to some Valentine’s Day donuts. This would be a perfect idea for teachers, co-workers and even kids. I love that … Continue reading
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