NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Canvas artwork craft night

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I firmly believe that everyone should start a craft night. We started one this year and it is so stinkin’ fun I can hardly stand it. But here’s something you should know. You will like it so much that you will wish there was a craft night every week. The last craft night was at […]

Black and white custom canvases for the bathroom

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I’m not much of a “decorator.” Okay. I know you are rolling your eyes. But let me explain. I like completing big renovation projects – the befores and afters, if you will. I like imagining how a terrible space could someday look lovely. But, the small stuff? The vignettes, as other bloggers like to call […]

A twin chevron zig zag quilt

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Subtitle: You wish your friends were as awesome as mine. I keep meaning to show you Henry’s newest quilt for his bedroom. And this one is my favorite because it was made by my friends!   I’m part of a small group of women who meet to sew occasionally on Friday nights. It’s pretty informal, […]

Real chalkboards, faux chalkboards and tips to make them pretty

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  So chalkboards are all the rage, huh? I know … I’m really onto something here. Anyhow, I got a lot of comments on the different chalkboards Shannon and I made for Henry’s party so I thought I’d share some things I learned. Use a template. Shannon designed the chalkboard art above in Photoshop. I […]

Making a vinyl record bowl

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I’m back with another Southern Blue birthday party DIY. This one is SUPER simple and quick. So quick and simple, in fact, that you will want to make a ton of them. These are bowls made from old vinyl records! I mean, how cool is it to have your pretzels in a Blue Brother’s record? […]

Make custom marquis lit letters

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There’s always a favorite – the favorite element of a party. For Henry’s bash, it was the ONE marquis letters. Not only did they turn out better than I anticipated, everyone went crazy over them and no one could believe I did them myself. Now, I’ll share how I made them and hopefully help you […]