Gathered Dust Ruffle Bed Skirt for Cribs and Toddler Beds Baby & Kids, Home We're in the middle of converting our den into a baby's room. We're keeping it simple -- borrowed our niece Madison's crib, kept the room painted light gray -- and have begun accenting with...Gathered Dust Ruffle Bed Skirt for Cribs and Toddler Beds... »

Posted by Kathy on October 31, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (1)  | 

Paper and Fabric Leaf Fall Wreath Home Happy Fall! I love this time of year ...changing leaves, football, pumpkins, cider, late-afternoon sunshine, scarves. And fun fall crafting, of course. This paper wreath took me all of about 15 minutes to make...Paper and Fabric Leaf Fall Wreath... »

Posted by Kathy on October 14, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (2)  | 

Urban wreath for fall using Polaroids Decorations, Holidays, Home My friend Heather Crosby and I have creative chemistry. Whenever we get together we build on each other's ideas until it becomes something totally original. Heather came over for dinner last week toting stacks...Urban wreath for fall using Polaroids... »

Posted by Kathy on November 6, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (7)  | 

Chalkboard pillows for kids and adults redux Baby & Kids, Home, Pillows So when I first invented chalkboard pillows I handmade the chalkboards out of plastic, a knife, drill and chalkboard spray paint. Yeah, it took a long time. But now I've discovered the joys of...Chalkboard pillows for kids and adults redux... »

Posted by Kathy on September 11, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (11)  | 

Car racing wall art for kid’s rooms Baby & Kids, Home Watch out Speed Racer. Mom of two Amy Herlihy hand painted racing car wall art to match her son Kieran's racing themed comforter and pillow sham. Now Kieran has his dream bedroom. And it's...Car racing wall art for kid’s rooms... »

Posted by Kathy on May 21, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (1)  | 

Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone Garden & Outdoor, Home I visited my parents in Indiana this Easter weekend and it felt like Spring outside! The crocuses are even coming up which is a sure sign of hope. I made this garden mosaic stepping...Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone... »

Posted by Kathy on March 26, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (0)  | 

Chalkboard pillows Home, Pillows ++ UPDATED: I have evolved this craft considerably and posted a MUCH better way to make them. Please go to http://www.merrimentdesign.com/chalkboard-pillows-for-kids-and-adults-redux.php instead. And enjoy!! ++ I'm really excited about my newest creation: Chalkboard pillows!...Chalkboard pillows... »

Posted by Kathy on March 3, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (2)  | 

Friday Inspiration: Tape Vases at Anthropologie Home, Inspiration So my friend Renee and I decided to browse through Anthropologie after having afternoon tea at Julius Meinl. It's no surprise to anyone that Anthropologie has some of the most crafty, creative, seasonal store...Friday Inspiration: Tape Vases at Anthropologie... »

Posted by Kathy on February 29, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (0)  | 

Guest towels for bathrooms Decorations, Everyday, Gifts & Favors, Home, Weddings This is the detail that got the most comments from my wedding guests. My friends said it was 'typical Kathy' to personalize even the bathroom towels. But this crafty activity is something you can...Guest towels for bathrooms... »

Posted by Kathy on July 15, 2007  | Permalink  | Comments (7)  |