Category Archives: gift ideas

Growing Your Own Wheatgrass Centerpieces

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Kristin

I’ve seen lots of pictures of beautiful wheatgrass centerpieces like this: source and this: source and I had a few galvanized metal containers I picked up in the dollar section at Target so I decided to use them to try … Continue reading →

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Pallet Wood Wall Art

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Kristin

I had some leftover pieces of pallet wood from this project so I decided to make another sign with it. I stained the wood then did a little bit of sanding once it was dried. The words I chose – “Hope … Continue reading →

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Sign Made from Pallet Wood

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Kristin

My dad brought home some old pallets to cut up for fire wood… … but I took a few pieces and decided to make a sign. I followed these awesome instructions which involve printing out the lettering, scribbling on the back … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Chalkboards and Scrabble Magnets

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Kristin

Over the summer I picked up some frames from garage sales for a few dollars all for the purpose of turning them into chalkboards. So now, several months later, I finally got around to making those chalkboards. My dad helped … Continue reading →

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Chalkboard Contact Paper

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Kristin

I’m in the process of making some chalkboards with magnetic primer and chalkboard paint, but in the meantime I also decided to make some with this super cool chalkboard contact paper you can buy here for just $8.49. You may … Continue reading →

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Chalkboards, Chalkboards, and More Chalkboards!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Kristin

Who doesn’t love a good chalkboard? Lately, I’m feeling inspired by the bazillions of DIY projects out there that involve chalkboards. For example: Source Source Source Source You can see more great chalkboard ideas here. I made myself a magnetic … Continue reading →

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Ten Thousand Villages Crafts of the World Sale

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Kristin

If you live in the Pacific Northwest (more specifically Whatcom County, Washington) then you should probably head to Good News Fellowship Church in Ferndale, WA this weekend for the Ten Thousand Villages Crafts of the World Sale. The sale takes … Continue reading →

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Pinterest Challenge: Paint Chip Mobile

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Kristin

I love pinterest. I spend waaaaaayyy too much time on it looking at cool design ideas that other people come up with. This project is my attempt at recreating one of those cool design ideas. Today I’m linking up to … Continue reading →

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