Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I built a wooden toy truck using a leftover 1x4 board in my garage. For this build I used Ana White's plans for the wood wheelie cars. This was a quick and easy project and my first project using my scroll saw. ...
DIY Vintage Step Stool (Plans by Ana White)
Disclosure: This entry contains affiliate links. Several years ago, the first woodworking project I finished was the Vintage Step Stool built with plans by Ana White. I use the step stool just about every day. I had some scrap lumber taking up space in my garage, so I decided to use it to ...
DIY Growth Chart
Disclosure: This entry contains affiliate links. I wanted to make a portable growth chart for my little guy and any future children. I really liked the over-sized ruler growth charts, so I set out to make one just like that. While searching for some inspiration, I came across Taryn's Rustic ...
Twinkie Chan Toast Scarf
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I recently finished another project from Twinkie Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies book: the toast scarf! The pattern was pretty easy to follow and I am pleased with the final result. Continue reading for project details. ...
Crochet Carrot Scarf
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I recently finished a crochet carrot scarf using a pattern from Twinkie Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies book. (If you enjoy crocheting and never heard of Twinkie Chan I highly recommend you check out her work. She has a really ...
Crochet Lion Mane Bonnet
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I found a crochet pattern for a really adorable lion mane bonnet from the Etsy shop Bowtykes. I purchased the pattern, gathered the supplies and sat down one evening to finish the bonnet. ...
Ashley Makes: Crochet Infinity Scarf
For a last minute gift, I recently crocheted an infinity scarf. I used the crochet infinity scarf pattern from the Fiber Flux Blog. I enjoyed the pattern so much I made two more! ...
Ashley Makes: Crochet Slouchy Hat #3
Last month I crocheted two Penny Slouchy hats using a pattern from AlyseCrochet's Etsy shop. I gave away one and kept the second for myself. I have been wearing that hat a lot, and I wanted to make another one but in a different color. ...
Ashley Makes: Turban Inspired Ear Warmers
I am trying to reduce the size of my yarn stash by making things! I had several skeins of Loops & Threads Dewdrops that I wanted to remove from my stash. I found a really simple ear warmer pattern by This Ninja Creates. One skein made one ear warmer, so I made several. ...
Ashley Makes: Crochet Slouchy Hat
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. My sister asked me to crochet her a hat. I was very excited to receive the request. I searched around a bit looking for the perfect pattern. That's when I came across AlyseCrochet Etsy's shop. I just love her designs! She has for sale ...
DIY Clothesline Picture Frame (Plans by Ana White)
Disclosure: This entry contains affiliate links. When I moved out of my parents home, I realized I did not own any pictures of myself as child. I wanted to fix that. I found plans by Ana White for a clothesline picture frame, and thought that would be a great way of displaying photos ...
Ashley Hosts: A Baby Shower for a Baby Boy
Disclosure: This entry contains affiliate links. A Baby Shower for a Baby Boy I teamed up with a friend to co-host a baby shower for her sister. Leading up to the shower, we did a lot of Pinteresting and Googling to get ideas for our party. I want to share a few pictures from the event in ...
DIY Benchwright Farmhouse Table (Plans by Ana White)
My dining room sat empty for months as I pondered what kind of table I wanted. Then one day Ana White posted plans for the Benchwright Farmhouse Table and I knew it was the one! We worked on this project over the course of several months. Most of the boards were cut with my Japanese hand saws. ...
DIY Chevron Bar Stool Makeover
I was in need of some bar stools for my kitchen island, but I did not want to spend a lot of money on them. I made a trip to Target and purchased 3 Landon Bar stools for $19.99 each. The stools fit the bill for cheap, but they also looked really bland. The stools were in need of a ...
How to Host a Star Trek Movie Party
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. In anticipation for the new movie, Star Trek Into Darkness, I hosted a Star Trek movie party. Gearing up for the event, I spent a lot of time Pinteresting and searching the Internet for ideas. I found a lot of really good ideas, ...
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