CREATE Zippered Bag

finished create pouch

Looking for a crazy-simple project that you can say you made yourself? That’s exactly what this CREATE Zippered Bag is. I started whipping this bag up after the sun went down, and was finished before the last rays of light left my craft room. Yes, it helps that the sun really has staying power during […]

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Scrap Happens Customized Scrap Bin

finished scrap happens pouch perfect for sewing

Having a small spot to put loose threads or small snips of fabric can help to keep a sewing area more tidy. And it absolutely saves time – no need to get up and walk to the garbage can for each thread snip. So when I saw this cute scrap bin, I knew I wanted […]

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DIY Second Aid Kit – Sometimes First Aid isn’t enough!

the second aid kit

First aid is important. But after that is done, you’ll want this DIY Second Aid Kit. Any mom will tell you that she has essentials for “those days.” It might be chocolate, or coffee, or booze, or Diet Coke. It might be a good book and a bath bomb. This DIY Second Aid Kit, filled […]

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Hot Glue Hacks and Crafts – the BOOK!

Hot Glue Hacks and Crafts - You never knew Hot Glue could do this!

I don’t share a lot of personal things on this site, because I know that most of you come here to get fun and fast crafting ideas. But sometimes, the rest of my life does include fun crafting things, and I feel compelled to share. Last winter, one of my crafty besties (you all know […]

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DIY Charging Cord Tassel

Have you ever found yourself in need of a charging cord, but without one handy? This has happened to me so many times! This DIY Charging Cord Tassel is a simple solution and decorative solution to a first-world problem. This page contains affiliate links which help pay for this site at no additional cost to […]

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DIY Felt Fruit and Veggies with Cricut and Simplicity

Felt food is fun to make – and now it is even easier with Cricut doing the cutting! Recently, Cricut asked if I would share some of the Simplicity Patterns that have been loaded into Cricut Design Space. I jumped at the chance to show you how simple it is to make these felt fruit […]

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DIY Bunk Bed Extended Light Switch

DIY Bunk Bed Extended Light Switch

A couple months ago, we re-did the kids’ room to include lofted bunk beds. But they could no longer reach the light switch to turn out the light in their room! If you’ve spent any time around young kids, you know that the issue of turning lights on and off is of paramount importance. So, […]

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Wooden Box Purse

When I saw this wooden box at the craft store, I just knew it needed to come home with me and become a little purse. Sure, a wooden box is a great place to tuck things away and store them, but with a little help, this wooden box can be transformed into a purse! A […]

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Simplicity Change Purse with the Cricut Maker

DIY Coin Purse made with the Cricut Maker

I’ve been enjoying sewing with the Cricut Maker. When the folks at Cricut asked if I’d share how to put together the Simplicity Change Purse, I was excited. The Simplicity Change Purse is a simple project to make, and it is made even easier when all the cutting is done by the Cricut Machine. This […]

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No Sew Sewing Box

mo sew sewing box you can make yourself

Sounds like an oxymoron, right? But it isn’t! This cute Sewing Box is a no-sew project! You won’t need to thread a needle to make this handy sewing box! Perfect for storing thimbles, thread, and sewing notions inside, while using the pincushion on top for pins and needles. This project is part of Craft Lightning […]

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