NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

How to make a DIY centerpiece box from scrap flooring

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  All the cool kids have pretty wood boxes. You should make one, too. This is peer pressure. But the good kind. Narrow wood boxes are perfect for simple centerpieces, mantel decorations or almost any tabletop. They can be filled with mason jars, flowers or holiday decor. For our craft night this month, I hosted at the […]

How to make DIY space slime (with only four ingredients)

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On Monday, I mentioned the DIY space slime we made for Henry’s space birthday party. It was great for kids to play with and it made a fun favor that the kids might actually use at home. (Especially with those rad space placemats.) This is a craft that Henry and I have been making all winter […]

Constellation party details with Sharpie

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Henry’s party was on Saturday and this year it was all things space. I will be sharing more details from the party later this week, but one of my favorite details was creating simple constellations into the party decor – especially this fun and easy constellation table cloth for the food table. This was so […]

A perfectly girly pinwheel quilt (and a tip to create a matching quilt for existing bedding)

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I have a little boy (and love him and all the boy stuff that comes with him, for the record). But when I have the chance to make things that are girly, I get a little excited. There’s something pretty fun about pink and flowers and bows and frills. My friend Ashley is having her […]

Love grows best in little houses (and free Silhouette cut file)

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I’m going to come clean … I’m tired of living in a tiny space. Sigh. I can talk about all the virtues of living small. I can talk about the great things that have come from getting rid of the stuff. And it’s all true and right and good. But the truth is, I’m ready […]

The lazy gal’s guide: using vinyl to make perfect “chalkboard art”

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I love myself a good chalkboard. They are perfect for home decor, parties and everyday fun! I have chalkboards everywhere. If you stand still long enough, I may cover you in chalkboard paint. But not everyone is a wonderful chalkboard artist. Raising my hand. Here’s the thing. I have finished some “traditional” chalkboards that I […]