For Christmas this year, my super organized sister wanted to get a toy organization system for Grandma's toy and game closet. My sister has been using the TROFAST storage system at Ikea in her play room and loves it. I thought we can get better use of space if we make it a built in (and less places to shove and stuff things :-) So we purchased the bins from Ikea, they are … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
Silver Travertine Tile Herringbone Floor Tutorial
My sister just finished building a house. She longingly dreamed of the amazing kitchens, rooms and floors that she pinned and saw on houzz!!! However she was on a budget, ha ha, and patterned tile floors can come with a hefty price tag. Around these parts labor averages $10-$12/sq ft. She has a lot of tile floors (about 1,200 sq-ft). So she begged her handy sister (me) to … [Read more...]
Wooden wall tree – knockoff
My Mom’s friend picked up this fun modern wooden wall tree at West Elm last year. My Mom has wanted one ever since. The Wooden wall tree is no longer available at West Elm, but it’s not too hard to recreate. I made a few adjustments with building materials that are readily available at the hardware store. … [Read more...]
Behold Him Blocks
Last year I saw the Behold Him blocks on pinterest. I thought that they were soooo cute. When Christmas came around the pin had a broken link, so I did my best to recreate it. I made them for my neighbor gift for Christmas. Since then I've found another link to I think the 'original' Behold Block creater. I believe she sells them here. Definitely the cutest ones out … [Read more...]
Rolled paper Christmas Tree Ornament
On the 12th day of Christmas Hertoolbelt went to a Christmas concert and totally slacked off getting an ornament posted!!! Deborah Voight was a guest singer at this concert. She sang the Twelve days after Christmas and it was hilarious. I'd never heard it before, if you haven't I highly recommend looking it up on youtube for a good laugh. Back to the ornaments, I'm sure … [Read more...]
11th Day of Christmas – wood sled ornament
On the 11th Day of Christmas Hertoolbelt sent to you a wooden sled, another owl ornament, chunky Candy Cane, 3D Snowflake, Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer, People nativity scene, st-a-ck-ed snowman, peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. This DIY sled ornament is fun to do with kids. I remember doing something similar in … [Read more...]
10th Day of Christmas – Another recycled sweater owl ornament
On the 10th Day of Christmas Hertoolbelt sent to you another owl ornament, chunky Candy Cane, 3D Snowflake, Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer, People nativity scene, st-a-ck-ed snowman, peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. If you are thinking...wow this sweater owl ornament looks a lot like the 2nd Day, well you're right. … [Read more...]
9th Day of Christmas – Chunky Felt Candy Cane Ornament
On the 9th Day of Christmas Hertoolbelt sent to you, a chunky Candy Cane, 3D Snowflake, Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer, People nativity scene, st-a-ck-ed snowman, peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. Today's chunky candy cane ornament is an easy peasy craft. All you need is a little wire and some red and white felt or … [Read more...]
8th Day of Christmas – 3-D Felt Snowflake Ornament
On the 8th Day of Christmas Hertoolbelt sent to you, a 3D Snowflake, Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer, People nativity scene, st-a-ck-ed snowman, peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. I have no idea who came up with this design, wish it had been me :-) I imagine it originated as origami. I thought it would make a cute … [Read more...]
7th Day of Christmas – Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer
On the 7th Day of Christmas Hertoolbelt sent to you Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer, People nativity scene, st-a-ck-ed snowman, peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. The white stag has been quite the rage for a while now. It is about time that Rudolph embraces the new style!!! This ornament is a very simple DIY, but it's … [Read more...]