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Make a No-Sew Fabric Covered Roller Shade

May 16, 2013 – 8:00 am | 6 Comments | 
DIY No-Sew Fabric Covered Blackout Roller Blinds by The DIY Mommy. Just use spray adhesive, fabric and ribbon for an exciting update to your roller blinds!

Sleep is incredibly important to me. My children sleeping all through the night is also incredibly important to me. This is why I immediately started working on blackout blinds for my girls’ bedrooms in Our …

DIY Simple Craftsman Trim – Our DIY House

May 15, 2013 – 8:00 am | 4 Comments | 
DIY Simple Craftsman Shaker Window & Door Trim by The DIY Mommy

Because Our DIY House is a very square, simple foursquare craftsman home I wanted our window and door trim inside to reflect that style.
After virtually rummaging through trim photos on Pinterest, I decided I wanted …

How to Paint Fan Blades Like a Pro (+ A Tour of Our DIY House’s Light Fixtures)

May 10, 2013 – 9:10 am | 4 Comments | 
How to Paint Fan Blades Like a Pro + A Tour of Our DIY House's Light Fixturesby The DIY Mommy

I thought long and hard about the light fixtures for Our DIY House. To me, light fixtures are a huge part of the decor of a room. They can really set a mood!
We purchased most …

Sew a Patchwork Duvet Cover

May 8, 2013 – 8:00 am | 10 Comments | 
Sew a Patchwork Duvet Cover by The DIY Mommy

With the impending completion of Our DIY House arriving soon (I hope!), I’ve been trying to get as many decor things done in advance as I possibly can.
Little C’s room is one of the easier …

Mood Board: Colourful Boho Craft Room & Office – Our DIY House

April 24, 2013 – 9:33 pm | 6 Comments | 
Mood Board: Colourful Boho Craft Room & Office - Our DIY House. Bright shades of yellow, turquoise and red with metal and wood accents and tons of storage for paperwork and craft supplies.

Currently, my “craft room” is my kitchen table (shared with our microwave and Hubby’s stash of paperwork) and my office is a 5 foot wide nook right next to Little C’s room (shhhhhhh… don’t type …

Painting Our Home: How to Paint a House Quickly & Easily – Our DIY House

April 22, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Painting Our Home: How to Paint an Entire House Quickly & Easily - Our DIY House

Guess what?! We are THISCLOSE to having Our DIY House entirely painted! We only have a hallway and one more room to go.
The entire process has taken us about a week. I’d love to say …

Make a No-Sew Scalloped Bunting Banner (On the News!)

April 19, 2013 – 12:20 pm | 6 Comments | 
The DIY Mommy on CTV Morning Live News Edmonton

I had a really fun morning. It was my pleasure to be on CTV Morning Live here in Edmonton with one of my favourite girls in the whole world – my 4 year old Little …

Choosing the Paint: How to Pick Paint Colours for an Entire House – Our DIY House

April 15, 2013 – 8:00 am | 2 Comments | 
Choosing the Paint: How to Pick Paint Colours for an Entire House - Our DIY House

Paint colour can set the mood for a room. It can give off a relaxed vibe or an energetic vibe. Colours can make a person feel things in an instant.
I’m a big fan of colour. …

Mood Board: Rustic Glam Master Suite Retreat – Our DIY House

April 9, 2013 – 8:00 am | 2 Comments | 
Mood Board: Rustic Glam Master Suite Retreat - Our DIY House by The DIY Mommy

A master bedroom suite should be a place to relax, to dream and to retreat… especially when you have young children that demand your attention all day long!
I haven’t had a place to retreat to …

Sew a New Cover for a Plush Kid’s Chair

April 3, 2013 – 3:52 pm | 2 Comments | 
Sew a New Cover for a Kid's Plush Chair by The DIY Mommy

Last week, I had a table at the Little Monster’s Swap Meet in Spruce Grove to sell my Golly Gee Baby goodies. The LMSM is a massive new & used kid’s items sale in our …