Tag Archives: DIY

Paper Covered Clipboards

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Allison Patrick

August Greetings! I’m sorry for my long absence, life has been very busy, but I’ve lined up a series of posts for the next few Mondays so check back over the next few weeks for some fun new projects.  For today … Continue reading →

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Our New DIY Kit!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Allison Patrick

Hi All, Sorry I disappeared for the last few months, school started right when I got back from traveling in August and I’ve been super busy running after all the crazy kiddos!  But I am back today with super exciting … Continue reading →

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Mason Jar Sewing Kit

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Allison Patrick

So, only a little later than promised, here’s my latest Pinterest project! This is a project I’ve had my eye on for a while, and every time I saw another version posted on Pinterest I just wanted to make it even more. … Continue reading →

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Woven Bead Planter

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Allison Patrick

As promised, I’m back with a fun new project!  However, it’s not actually the project I mentioned in my last post, though it is a fun, colorful, new Pinterest project that I made in the last two weeks, and it does … Continue reading →

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Mod Laser Cut Shape Drum Shade

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Allison Patrick

I’m a self-professed pack rat.  And usually it means that my life is filled with a bit more clutter than necessary.  (Did I say a bit? I meant a LOT…)  But, every now and then it pays off and of … Continue reading →

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Faceted Pendant Lights – The Large Sphere

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Inspiration really can come from anywhere.  Sometimes I will see an odd product at a hardware store and just know, that could be a light.  Sometimes I see a fully formed light idea and just know I have to try … Continue reading →

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Project 22 Week 24 – Cocktail Umbrella Pendant Lantern

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Allison Patrick

I have to say, I’ve been thinking about making this light for ages!  I love the concept, which is so simple and yet so much fun.  Oh, and if you hadn’t guessed by now, I’m kind of a sucker for … Continue reading →

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Project 16 Week 20 – Newspaper Basket

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Allison Patrick

As soon as I spotted this project on the Nifty Thrifty Things blog I knew I had to try it.  I dreamt of making big baskets for fabric, small baskets for my jewelry, and on and on. And then I … Continue reading →

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Project 14 Week 18 – Cork Covered Pencil Cups

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Who doesn’t love a good old recycled tin can?  Even if you eat only the most lovingly home cooked food, there’s always something that comes in a can.  I’ve been turning them into pencil cups since I was 12, but … Continue reading →

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Project 10 Week 16 – Multi Colored Drinking Straw Sconce

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Allison Patrick

I’m always one to give credit where credit is due, so right away I’m saying that this week’s awesome project came 100% from from Mark Montano’s fabulous book “The Big-Ass Book of Crafts”.  (Or you can find this specific project … Continue reading →

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