House of Whimsy: projects (of the crafty sort)

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

Pumpkins For Sale

I've had so much fun making my pumpkins again this year. I'ts been a few years but I'm happy to say, they're still a hit. Thank you for your orders! 💗 You can find them here.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Sneak Peek of Two Little Blessing Dresses

We're having so much fun picking out all the details of these little dresses. I thought I would show you the process of making the diamond grid. I just drew it on the back, with pencil, first.

Next, I ironed the lines I would be sewing on. I thought I would sew all one direction first and then all the other direction, second...but I misjudged how much it would take to cut out two bodices. Learn as you go! : )

I made these three little roses, below, but we're still deciding on that.

My younger daughter, Sara, took these photos of the little sisters recently. Great job, girl!! : )

Sweet Dreams!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Sara's Vintage Radio Makeover

I'm in love with this little pink number my daughter, Sara, has in their apartment.

However, it didn't start out PINK!

I'm so proud of her for taking this very economical vintage find and turning it into one of the coveted pink retro radios.

She actually just spray painted it with a can of pink paint she purchased at JoAnn's.

Well done, Sara!!!

Sara's blog is mostly a fashion blog about thrift store makeovers and how to put things together. You can find her here. : )

And now for some photos of Sara's big sister's latest creations. Ha! : )
These first two pics are of little tiny Kate.

This last one is of little Nora. I'm so pleased to share that Kate is now over 5 lbs. and Nora is now over 7.

SWEET DREAMS little ones. : )

Saturday, August 4, 2012

How to Paint Your Dining Room Chairs in an Afternoon...

...so your dinner guests won't know what a slob you really are. Ha!!!

I've done this routine SO MANY times over the years, that I have it down to a system. You only have to make this "template" once and then use it on every chair after that. It works like a charm and saves a ton of time.

After the chair was covered with the newspaper template, I then hung it with strong wire from this A-frame you see below (which had a huge tarp under it the day I did this project). While it was hanging, I sprayed the legs of the chair. Next, the chair came down onto the tarp and I sprayed the back. No matter... that since I procrastinated, I had to do it the afternoon before the occasion in 125 degree weather (kidding)...but it felt like it! However, SO WORTH IT!!

Just look at what a neat and tidy homemaker I appear to be. Notice I didn't have the guts to take any "before" pics. Umm...Wow! Why do we ignore things like this until we're forced to see just how bad it really is??? Or am I the only one? : ( Hope not!