Coffee table refinished
I picked up this coffee table for free when I was living in my first apartment. Back then, anything with the word FREE attached to it drew me like a magnet. These days, I know better… mostly. After I first got it, I spray painted the center piece, which provided suitable decor for my late […]
Making bird houses
A couple of days ago S came home from the store with a bird feeder and the declaration that he was going to make a bird house. It sounded like so much fun, I decided that I needed to make a bird house too.
How to hem pants the easy way and get professional results
I recently learned a whole new approach to hemming pants that is easier than the other method I know and also provides much better results. This method for hemming pants is suitable for beginners and can be done by hand or with a sewing machine. (Hemming pants is just a fancy way of saying “making […]
Laminated picture magnets 4 different ways
Recently, I have made some cool laminated picture magnets and I wanted to share my process. You don’t actually need a laminator for these, although it is nice to have (more on that in a minute). It was really fun to spend some time doing a creative, hands-on sort of craft. I do so much […]
Photo prints now available on Etsy!!!
I am excited to announce that I now have some of my best photos available for sale as canvas prints. Check out the new Live Hoppy store on Etsy! I was super pleased with how these turned out when I first saw them. Many of these prints are from trips I’ve posted about here. Prints […]