The Mighty Wonders of the Silhouette
October 1, 2011 by Caley
You know how much we love the Silhouette Machine here at HowDoesShe?! Did you know that it can help you design custom scrapbook pages, cards, apparel, vinyl decor, etch glass, sketch designs, temporary tattoos, stencils, and more?!... [Read more]
Easy 2×4 Teacher Appreciation Gift
April 28, 2011 by Missy
Easy 2×4 Teacher Appreciation Gift Here is an easy 2×4 craft you can make for all the teachers you want to thank! I can’t take credit for this, it is Alison’s genius – I just photographed it and since... [Read more]
2×4 Decor {{11 Ideas}}
March 28, 2011 by Alison
It’s been a while that we’ve given some vinyl away for projects so we thought we might as well go for it! Keep reading to the bottom of the post to claim yours! (WOW that sentence sounded like an infomercial! HA!... [Read more]
How do you make a Mod Podge video ‘THRILLING”?
January 17, 2011 by Alison
Seriously…how do you make mod pod tips exciting, thrilling and full of adventure? Ummm…not sure. BUT, with at little help from imovies trailer mod podging and Indiana Jones may go hand in hand. This is the first... [Read more]
2×4 Snowman…easy, fast and he doesn’t melt!
December 9, 2010 by Alison
2×4 Snowman. I thought we needed more 2×4 love. It’s been a while. If you need some more 2×4 ideas…you are in luck. 2×4 decor galore! Gift giving at it’s finest, from scraps of wood. ... [Read more]
2×4 Decor…4th of July!
June 14, 2010 by Alison
A 2×4 Flag! Just what you’ve been waiting for:) another 2×4 idea! Why the obsession with 2×4 decor? They are so cheap to make and fun to give! All the ugly scraps of wood need is a little crafting... [Read more]
Family Game Night Board{{tutorial}}
April 12, 2010 by Alison
Family Fun Game Night! We need some fun! How about initiating a family fun game night? No phone, ipod, computer {gasp}, TV, and pull out the ol’ game boards. Make a little popcorn and pour some root beer. On with... [Read more]
Need an Easy to Make Fresh and Fun Girlfriend Gift?
March 18, 2010 by Alison
I am loving this weather!!! 50 degrees, buds on the trees, kids playing outside…3 cheers for spring! Cutting and sanding in my garage is much more pleasant than the freezing cold winters or scalding heat summers. So in... [Read more]
Chore Chart for Multiple Kids
March 15, 2010 by Alison
Are you ready for this?… This is going to be the LONGEST tutorial you’ve probably ever seen, but don’t fret…it’s going to be worth it! An organized classy chore chart is headed your way. Can... [Read more]
Magnetic Picture Frames
March 6, 2010 by Alison
Magnetic Picture Frames A table saw…are you serious!?! Three years ago I didn’t even know what one was let alone how it worked, but my husband and I needed a way to pay off student loans. My husband was working... [Read more]
2×4 to Birthday Board{{tutorial}}
February 20, 2010 by Alison
Idea for 2×4 Happy Birthday Board I love when my kids have birthdays. They start their count down at least 6 months in advance! I love celebrating them. Celebrating them for who they are! I usually give my kids ‘friends’... [Read more]
2×4 to We love Daddy
February 8, 2010 by Alison
Ideas for a 2×4 We Love Daddy!!! How about another idea for 2×4′s. Turn them in to a picture holder. How fun would this be to have on his desk at work? You could change it to ‘We love Mommy’... [Read more]
2×4 to Sweethearts and Why I’m Lucky
February 2, 2010 by Alison
Idea #3 2×4 to Sweethearts What a fun way to display your kids!!! I actually had them paint a picture of themselves and we hung them on the blocks, but they weren’t dry and the paint dripped and then you couldn’t... [Read more]
My Favorite Things with a 2×4
January 20, 2010 by Alison
Pretend all these kids are mine and it would really be my favorite things…I had to borrow photo’s because I needed matching ones for the picture. Didn’t it turn out so cute!?! This was just made out of... [Read more]
#21 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea -Wood Candy
November 12, 2009 by Alison
#21 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea Wood Candy Simple and easy to make this ‘Wood Candy.’ 1. Grab a 2×4 at a hardware store…or if new building is going on where you live…ask the builder if you could... [Read more]




