NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

DIY Valentine’s shirts

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The day of love is right around the corner. And all I have to show for it are a few (awesome) T-shirts. But really, I couldn’t let the holiday pass without a few heat transfer shirts. First, a few shirts for Henry. Because every toddler needs multiple Valentine’s shirts. AMIRIGHT? The first shirt for Henry […]

Staying warm and a beacon of light

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I’m actually not. Staying warm, that is. Which is why this week’s barn progress is so important. Insulation. Lots and lots of insulation. Ryan and Kyle got almost all of the insulation up on the walls and ceiling in the barn this week. It’s helped the work environment already. It’s a bit hard to do […]

Making the most of Menards rebates

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If there’s one place we spend an exorbitant amount of money, it’s Menards. That’s Henry above, saving big money on a Clapper at Menards. (The boy is obsessed with the store. Sometimes, we just go there and let him run around. Who needs a bounce house?) Through the years, we’ve renovated two houses, three rental […]

Painting a dining room table grey

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Thank you to Behr for providing paint to use for this project. All ideas and opinions, as always, are our own. Reunited and it feels so good. I’m talking about me and my paintbrush. This month, our challenge from Behr was to tackle a New Year’s Resolution and bring life to something with paint. Well, […]

Wine bottle bridal shower centerpiece

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If you have a shower and you want to spend an entire afternoon crafting, I’m totally your girl. My friend Veta is hosting a shower for her sister and I offered to help her make some banners and centerpieces. The inspiration for the centerpieces she wanted – these DIY wine bottle sets from Beyond the […]

A train shirt and card for a toddler

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Does every single toddler boy love trains? That was clearly a hypothetical question. BECAUSE THE ANSWER IS YES. When we were invited to a train birthday party for Henry’s friend, Miles, I wanted to whip up a homemade gift to go with a toy. This was so simple with my Silhouette that I wish I […]