Make: Popsicle Stamped Tea Towels

Posted by magpie
On August 31, 2016

Must Have: A visit to Community Forklift

Posted by magpie
On August 30, 2016

Make: Ombre Tasseled Picnic Basket

Posted by magpie
On August 29, 2016

Message from Maggie: I took my best friend Mere on my tour of Northern Virginia thrift stores on Saturday (see here for details). I continued my quest for picnic baskets (see here and here) and bought two more to serve as gifts. Please find below instructions for an ombre tasseled version. Materials: Picnic Basket Three embroidery flosses […]

Make: Watermelon Picnic Basket

Posted by magpie
On August 21, 2016

Message from Maggie: After this tasseled picnic basket had such a great reception I was on the hunt for another picnic basket project. I saw this cute one on StudioDIY and decided to give it a whirl. Materials: Picnic basket (Note: Try your local thrift store!) Paint (Red, Green, White, + Black) Varying size paint […]

Make: Watermelon Straw Flags

Posted by magpie
On August 24, 2016

Maggie’s Menu: As you can see I have a thing for watermelon (see here, here, and here). I am creating a little basket of watermelon themed things for the hostess of my Labor Day Trip next weekend and decided to upgrade a few dollar store paper straws to make them watermelon-esk, too. Materials: Paper straws (Note: […]

Make: Gifting: Inside that Tasseled Picnic Basket

Posted by magpie
On August 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created that cute tasseled picnic basket really as a delivery system to bring gifts to my in-laws who are hosting us at the beach this week. So what did I fill it with? I included items we would bring along to the beach. See below! Materials: Plastic wine glasses Bottle of […]

Make: Watermelon Stamped Tea Towel

Posted by magpie
On July 31, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created these custom watermelon tea towels for cute summer gifts. Materials: Acrylic paint (green and red) Plastic plate Plain tea towel Potato An iron 2 paint brushes Instructions: Cut a potato into the shape of a watermelon. Cut it further to create a watermelon rind and watermelon. Squirt some paint onto […]

Must Have: Favorite Foodie Finds

Posted by magpie
On July 22, 2016

These plates of my next barbecue. Let’s party. This suit. Get me in it. These DIY glasses. My next project!

Must Haves: Favorite Foodie Finds This Week

Posted by magpie
On July 12, 2016

These face cookies are almost too cute to eat. Almost! This popsicle print onesie screams summer. Get in my bag. These DIY snack trays for my next backyard party. Takin it up a notch!

Make: Video Message Compilation

Posted by magpie
On June 25, 2016

Message from Maggie: My best friend Lindsey’s mom turns 60 this weekend. This is a woman who has been beyond generous to me since I met her a decade ago. In fact, she threw my bridal luncheon. Since I had family in town and wasn’t able to travel to her party, I wanted to do […]