NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

A crochet tote bag with fabric ink

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The Silhouette has made my gift giving even easier (and better) this year. My project was a tote bag I created for a friend who is an expert crocheter. To make a similar bag, you simply use the same steps as I shared in my fabric ink tutorial last week. I used a simple black tote bag and […]

And to all a good night (and some travel tips at Inspired Home)

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This year, I’ve been a sign-making machine. I think holiday signs make great decor for myself and unique gifts for others. You can simply never have too many signs. Here’s one that I created last week with a scrap board, some paint, and red vinyl. I made it for my friend, Kellie. And I resisted the urge […]

Thanksgiving thumbprint wood tray

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It’s Dare to DIY day, friends! Specifically – it’s Dare to be thankful (the linkup is over at Shift Ctrl Art). You won’t want to miss all the inspiration. (And feel free to link up all your thanksgiving projects today.) This year, I created something with my mom last week while we were visiting. She’s hosting […]

Primitive star marquee from yard sticks | Holiday Hues with Behr

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Today is a fun day – 12 of the Behr DIY Experts are sharing holiday painting projects – a perfect kick start to the holiday season. I hope you’ll make your way around and check out all the inspiration. You are going to want to get a roller out and start painting by the end […]

A personalized DIY coloring book and toy train for Christmas

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What’s that? You say it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet? *I’m not listening.* Christmas gift giving is on my mind already. And if you know anything about my 2-year-old, you know he LOVES trains. Eats, sleeps and breathes trains. So there are lots of trains on his list this year. But you may not know that […]

Craft night and upcycled wood signs

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A few things I love: The barn. Entertaining. Friends. Crafting. Barnwood. Paint. Do you see where I’m going with this? Craft night. At the barn. Making upcycled wood signs. Last month, I volunteered to host craft night. At the barn. The thing was, the barn wasn’t even close to being done. Mwahahaha … I’m a crazy, […]