Somewhere I’ve got a picture of me and my brother as clowns. The awesome costumes were made by my mom when we were kids. And probably has something to do with me being one of the only children of the ’80s who is NOT deathly afraid of clowns. That, and my mom never let us […]
[Continue reading...]Get ready for the Holidays with zip-seal bags and permanent markers!
October 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I love making cookies for the holidays. My hubby discourages it, because he loves EATING the cookies, and thinks he has an expanding waistline. I haven’t noticed. What can I say? I love the guy! Well, I can get away with all the baking if I manage to give away most of it. Which means […]
[Continue reading...]Simple and Fast Bowties
October 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
With Halloween coming up, and all the family and holiday events happening in the next few months, this simple bowtie tutorial is a MUST for every mom of little boys (or auntie, or grandma or friend…)! Make your own little boy bowtie with this great tutorial over at Kiki Creates! Until Next Time,
[Continue reading...]Amazingly Awesome and Quick Mini Gift Bag
September 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I found this video on how to make a mini gift bag from an ordinary envelope. This is seriously awesome. Practically life-changing. And the music is pretty nifty, too. Enjoy. Then come back and leave a comment thanking me for introducing you to this awesomeness. : ) Make a Gift Bag from an Envelope. Until […]
[Continue reading...]Toilet Paper Roll Band
August 26, 2011 by 3 Comments
Okay, this isn’t exactly an entire toilet paper roll band… more like just the percussion section. But, that isn’t going to stop my toddler from having a ball! Each of these decorated toilet paper rolls is filled with something different, so it makes a different sound. What better way to celebrate National Toilet Paper Day […]
[Continue reading...]Boy & Girl Twin Onesies
August 24, 2011 by 6 Comments
I had some leftover fabric paint from the lined notebook paper onesie I did yesterday, and couldn’t let it just sit there! I have a friend who is pregnant with boy-girl twins (yes, everyone in my life is pregnant, wanting to get pregnant, or just had a baby, it seems). I won’t be able to […]
[Continue reading...]Quick Onesie Painting
August 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I was so excited when I learned that the Martha Stewart Crafts Decorative Paint Line by Plaid was truly multi surface. I can use the same paint on wood, metal, terracotta, glass, ceramic… and fabric! And the line doesn’t stop at jut paints… there are some great tools and stencils as well. When I discovered […]
[Continue reading...]Tea Towel Apron (for $1.50!)
August 22, 2011 by 16 Comments
I ran by my local Dollar Tree the other day, and picked up some awesome goodies. I grabbed a couple tea towels, and a spool of grosgrain ribbon. For this apron, I used one towel, and half of the ribbon, making a cute little apron for Little Moore. Not only did I whip this baby […]
[Continue reading...]Summer Pinwheels!
August 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Yes, Summer is almost over… but I can’t think of a better way to extend these last days than to make pinwheels using this awesome tutorial from Create Studio! Simple to make, put them in a place you’ll see them this fall to remind you of picnics, freshly mowed grass, and swinging in the hammock […]
[Continue reading...]Magnet Quilt Squares
August 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’ve been teaching a kid’s quilt camp all week, and today the girls (and THREE boys!) will be finishing up their lap quilts. Yay!! I love inspiring kids to get creative – especially behind their sewing machines. Sewing can be so fun and rewarding – and not at all scary! Here is a quick project […]
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