NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

A ready to learn banner – perfect for back to school parties

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  I’m sharing a super fun back-to-school banner on the Silhouette blog today. And it’s so simple, you can whip one up before school officially begins. (Assuming, of course, that school hasn’t already begun.) I hope you’ll check this one out.  

Shirts, tattoos and decor for Arizona Lainey’s 60th

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I have been making my little Silhouette Portrait work hard for the money in the past few weeks, so get ready for a lot of projects in the next few weeks. First up – some fun creations for my mom’s 60th birthday. Even though she didn’t want a party, I wanted to add a little festivity […]

Life is better at the barn bench

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I’m borderline obsessed with this bench upgrade.  It’s just so fun and perfect for our new barn patio. Would you believe this bench was actually made by Ryan back in 2009. I painted it, but after 5 years it had seen better days and was embarrassingly dirty. So, when I painted all my outdoor chairs, […]

Quick gift idea I Sprucing up a store-bought apron with a monogram

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I can’t believe I never shared this semi-homemade project on the blog. I happened to come across this photo from the bridal shower my mom and I threw in May, and wanted to share it because this can make a special, personalized gift for a bride-to-be, a great cook in your life, or a new homeowner.   […]

Housewarming gift sign

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  Happy Monday, friends. This weekend was a DOOZIE. The yard sale? Complete, with a bit of cash in my pocket. All the excess? To consignment or the local church for its yardsale. Our garage? Cleaned out enough to have two cars inside. It’s been an embarrassingly long time since I can say that was possible. […]

Big sis shirts (scrap buster project)

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Two of my close friends are expecting Baby #2. So, I whipped up these fabric scrap shirts for the big sisters-to-be.   I’m sharing more details on the Silhouette blog today. I hope you’ll check it out.