I teach my students each year about the "Handwriting House". All of the letters have a special place in the house. I teach them this little poem: Then, I print the cards on cardstock and send them home as bookmarks! They even like to teach their parents a thing or two about handwriting. Perhaps I should share this with my husband? No, we are not learning our ABC's in 1st grade, but we ARE learning how to properly form our letters. I am very strict with my students with handwriting starting on day 1. It helps them make it a habit. If I can't read their writing, we will both struggle all year! They end up feeling so proud about their handwriting. Of course the Handwriting Fairy helps, too. ;) You can download the poster and bookmark {here}. For more handwriting ideas you can click {here} and scroll down past this post and you'll see tons of other ideas. How do you teach handwriting?
Initial pencil sketch of a new design I'm working on, I want a caravan like this!
Easy DIY vertical shiplap walls. I'll share the vertical wall panelling DIY process and cost breakdown. Want to know how much vertical shiplap cost for our room? Keep reading :)
A few of my tiles broke and I wanted to come up with an easy and affordable fix. I came up with this idea and I thought it worked out pretty well, check it out!…
* *Update - May 2016 Some of you may have been watching Fixer Upper lately - you'll notice that sweet ol' Joanna Gaines has used this EXACT method in some of the houses that they've been renovating down in Waco. She calls it "German Smear" and has been using it to change the looks of many
Do THIS to hide the ugly eyesore in your yard—and it looks so gorgeous! - You'll be so happy you saw this! I was looking for a way to hide the ugly but necessary utility boxes and wires on the back of the house I wanted something that looked like...
Children use collage materials to make patchwork houses from cardboard and fabric scraps.
Looking for info and resources on constructing a hog wire fence (e.g. 'metal mesh' fence). I added a few pics for example and you can also take a look at this link to get a general idea of what I am looking for: http://bit.ly/1qNLx7C I want to use this for a dog fence in my backyard. Would like to build it myself and I have a pretty good idea, but would love to find some resources for more detailed construction/design discussions. Thanks in advance!
As a designer, poorly hung art is probably my number one design bugbear. Our pictorial guide to hanging art like a pro will help you avoid many all-too-common design pitfalls.
As a beginner, woodworking can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn what tools you need, why you need them, and what to buy first.
Here's how to make easy and cheap DIY wood shutters for the exterior windows of your home. Instant modern farmhouse curb appeal.
Remodeling your bathroom but don't want to spend a fortune? Even the most basic bath tub can be expensive. We all want to save money while remodeling. But when you are flipping homes, it's even more crucial to curb costs wherever possible while creating a superior product. My partner, Lance, came u
Hoyas are stunning, easy-care houseplants! Here I share many Hoya plant care tips & what I've learned over many years of growing them.
After building our house, my husband and I very soon realized that our backyard doesn't have as much privacy as we'd like. We have a plan to plant some privacy…
Ginger's House I gave the owner of Ginger's Fresh Market a complete reno of her house and wanted to share. It has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and is on a 30x20 lot in Newcrest. Download link and floor…
The exhibition explores Lincoln as a writer and public speaker whose eloquence shaped the nation and the world, in his time and in ours.
The shower in our master bathroom was in rough shape. The grout between the floor tiles was cracked and missing and, as a result, it was always musty and mildewy. Stained grout is one thing, but upon closer investigation, the grout between lots of the tiles in our shower was MISSING which is a much bigger issue.
Give your kids the independence they need with this FREE kids daily routine printable. With visuals to guide them through morning and bedtime routines
Potionio Retro Inspired Poster Recolors I've always wanted more posters that fit the very specific aesthetic I was yearning for, so I took the leap and decided to make some recolours! There are swa…
Fan de DIY ? Construisez un poulailler pour vos poules à l’aide de palettes en bois. On vous explique comment faire et voici quelques inspirations.
Today we are talking about FAUX BRICK WALL.Before I continue sharing I want to refer you to my blog, where you can be the first to know of DIY hacks and all thi…
Discover the art of accent ceilings! Learn how to create a stylish DIY Skinny Slat Ceiling with helpful tips and a simple process.
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When we designed our house one thing we knew we had to have was a mudroom bench and lockers for all of our daily stuff like jackets, back packs, shoes, etc. In this post I am going to go over the process of building and installing our custom built-in mudroom bench with reclaimed slab wood top. If you love this stuff as much as we do, you might want to consider following us on Instagram where we post sneak peeks and behind the scenes stuff in our stories. Also, did you know you can get tons of projects plans from all around
Today I had two goals: I wanted to get the fence gate done and I wanted to get the rest of the wood chips laid down in my garden. We accom...
Happy 4th. I bought a house last month. This was on the list of one of the first major projects I wanted to get done after moving in. As I was walking through the house before buying it, I saw this kitchen corner and instantly envisioned a breakfast nook. This picture below shows the previous … Continue reading How to Build a Breakfast Nook →
