Envelope Book Unused envelopes left over from party invitations or announcements seem to pile up at my house. Like everything I hoard collect, I figure there is a new use just waiting to be created. An envelope book was the perfect project to make a dent in the stash. I used a variety of sizes […]
Month: May 2014
Country Quilt Flag Pillows I’ve been playing with my cutter quilt stash again. This time I decided to combine a variety of quilt scraps with white chenille bedspread scraps to make flag pillows. These pillows can be used anytime of year and with most any color scheme as the quilts used were not necessarily red, […]
My new living room wall. I may be going overboard on how to decorate without leaving damage on my walls, but it’s been over 25 years since I have rented a home and I don’t want to leave a mess behind. FYI-Ignore the ugly, outdated sofa. I’m not even going to give you a full shot […]
This was the particle board hutch I referred to in my previous “Junk Finds” post as a nightmare. Ordinarily I restyle furniture to sell, but I have never felt confident about painting particle board. I needed additional cupboard space in the house we just moved into, so I decided the $12 price tag was worth […]
These brass handles are from pocket doors. Aren’t they fabulous? I’m finally back to yard sale-ing! You would think I have enough stuff since I have filled two storage units from our move, but placing restrictions on the junking adventures of a dyed-in-the-wool junker is impossible. Besides, I do make use of my junk finds […]
Happy May Day!!!! I actually made these flowers about a month ago in anticipation of warmer weather, green lawns and spring. Don’t throw out those small cutter quilt scraps left over from previous projects. There is always something that can be made from these unique pieces. A pattern sketched freehand… …and an afternoon at the […]