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 teens and early twenties. At some point, part of … [Read more...]
Making bird houses
This bird house was here when we moved in. I think it is just so cute, but since it's lost most of it's roofing I doubt any birds are going to take up residence. 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 … [Read more...]
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 pants shorter".) Knowing how to hem … [Read more...]
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 on the computer, but there is nothing like the feel of … [Read more...]
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 Currently … [Read more...]