Kiddo Valentines
I mustache you a question… Will you be my Valentine? This was so simple to do. I started by purchasing black felt with a sticker back. I cut out a mustache and asked my kids to pose so I could get pictures. I then designed …
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Hand Stitched Bookmark, Reading is Sexy
I love making handmade birthday gifts. They don’t have to be expensive but the time and the thought always means a lot to friends and family (well most of them 🙂 ) So when my sweet book-loving friend had a birthday coming up I pulled …
George Clooney Paint by Number, Academy Awards 2012
Are you excited for the 84th annual Academy Awards? I know I am! There are so many great films out there, I thought I would get a little creative and share something fun with you. Mixing a childhood favorite of mine and the always charming …
Love is in the Air, Free Vintage Inspired Valentine Download
It’s almost February. You know what that means, a bombardment of all that is saccharin and sweet. To help celebrate the holiday, I’ve created vintage inspired Valentines that you can download and share with your sweetie and pals. Even if you don’t have anyone that …
Budget Bathroom Makeover
Before After We knew we’d need to make over the bathroom eventually. The laminate cabinet doors were cracking and exposing the mdf middle to water. The vinyl floors were looking shabby and almond toilet needed too much babying (ie plunging). The story began with …
Vintage Sheet Double Take
Take a second look at vintage sheets and see what possibilities are in store: For the Home This fun mobile is made from vintage sheet swatches. Made by Jamie of Sew She Sews, this mobile will brighten up any dark corner in your home. Ruffles …
Community Craft Night, Halloween Style
My favorite holiday approaches so does the funtastic Halloween activities scheduled by Culture Shock, Salem’s most interesting motley crew of trend setters. One of the events scheduled included a community craft night where friends and families gathered to create festive paper treat cones. It was …
Craftophilia Craft Fair, Vendors Needed
So you’re the crafty sort and want to share your wares with Salem? We’d love to have you at Craftophilia’s Winter Craft Fair! The top 20 crafters and artisans will set up shop inside Clockworks, Saturday, November 12th to display some cutting edge, handmade fabulousness. …
Shh, don’t tell anyone but Salem is beautiful
While walking downtown with my friend, we discovered a few things about Salem, Number One: It’s weird! I spied a man dressed in a three-piece suit coming out of his car. Surely that is not unusual, however in his car were numerous stuffed fish pillows. …
Sassy Soccer
Sometimes status quo is not good enough. Sure your team could look like every other team out there. Same uniform, same cleats, same socks. Or you can add some sass. And there is no better team building exercise than getting a bunch of 8-year-old girls …
DIY Simple Felt Banner II
I’ve shared this with readers of Lexoxo but realized I never shared it with you! Shame on me! So here you go friends…. Feel free to download the free pattern and instructions (PDF) here. 1. Print out the pattern and put over double folded felt …
DIY Banner
Want to get your message out? You need a banner! Sure you can buy vinyl banners, but there is something very commercial and impersonal about them. Time for a little DIY! These are the things I used to make my banner: Freezer paper Felt Acrylic …
Animal House Walking Tour
It’s about time I revealed something to you…I’m a geek. Yep I am. I’m curious about the world and find it interesting to research strange things. I’m also the type of person who watches a movie and notices the details. The wallpaper, the props, the …