With sunnier weather comes the opportunity to paint stuff, and I’ve been looking for small projects and little things to makeover around the house.
Coloring Page: Kite
I haven’t put up a coloring page for kids in awhile, so here is a little spring/windy day picture. To download, click the image or go HERE:
Salmon Apple Salad
Make a healthy (and filling) lunch salad with leftover grilled salmon and crunchy green apples.
Vinegar Finish on Wood
Did you know you can “age” or “stain” wood with vinegar? I just found this out so I’ve tried my hand at it with some unexpected results.
Magnetic Alien Robots
Transform tin cans into silly, changeable Alien Robots with a few odds and ends and some magnets.
Roasting Coffee at Home
Today I’m sharing a link to an informative article on the ultimate DIY: how to roast your own coffee beans at home. (It’s easier than you may think!) This experiment was conducted by my own husband, Michael Purdy, so I can testify as to the results: great coffee. Head over to his site to get the full scoop.
Veggie Bin Makeover
Things have been busy here, so I haven’t had time for some of my bigger projects lately, but I did get to work on a small makeover on a little bin I use to store veggies in. I used a $3 paint sample to give it a different look.
Simple DIY Bean Shakers
Make some quick and easy shakers for music time (or general noisemaking) using cardboard tubes, paper plates, duct tape, and of course, dried beans!