by amiemccracken | Sep 19, 2013 | about me, design, Germany
I have a blank gray wall in my apartment. It’s the focal point of the living room. And it’s been blank since we moved in. But months before I even knew that wall existed, I had a project in mind. It was a project I found on Pinterest. Finally, finally, it...
by amiemccracken | Jun 11, 2013 | about me, design, photo
Yet another Pinterest project…I’m slightly addicted. I am making a big wooden map. The first set of wood I got was too small for the wall I intended the map for, so instead I found how to make my own chalkboard paint and also saw an idea for using clips to...
by amiemccracken | Jan 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have a few challenges for myself this year. I’m participating in the Classics Challenge by November’s Autumn and I’m running my own challenge for fairy tales.In 2011 I finished a 101 Goals in 1001 Days challenge with fairly successful results. So...
by amiemccracken | Jul 23, 2010 | design
Here is how I turned some old crates into shelves. First off, buy or find some old crates. Usually you can find them pretty cheap in antique stores. I found mine on a garage sale website.Then I took some tissue paper that I just loved, make sure and buy really big...
by amiemccracken | Apr 23, 2010 | design, Jane Austen
Back in high school my two best friends and I had a painting business. We called it The Writing on the Wall and we even had business cards. We only worked for friends and family, but it was a lot of fun. We designed and painted rooms and typically we wrote a bible...
