Craft Lightning Roundup – Day Three

We’re halfway through Craft Lightning Week! If you missed the day one roundup or the day two roundup, make sure to check those out! This week I’m teaming up with Angie from the Country Chic Cottage, my partner in craft for these Craft Lightning weeks, to share crafts that can be done in 15 minutes […]

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Flower Topped Gift Box

cute flower on a tin box

We all have boxes lying around that with a little embellishment could be great gift boxes. Because a gift box like this is a gift itself! And you won’t believe how easy this gift box is to put together.   This project is a part of Craft Lightning Week. Craft Lightning projects take 15 minutes […]

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Craft Lightning Roundup – Day Two

YAY! More awesome quick crafts for Craft Lightning this week! Here are some awesome tutorials from bloggy friends… and each can be done in 15 minutes or less! I’ve been doing some gardening (and some wine drinking), so I’m excited about these garden markers from Wait ’til Your Father Gets Home. I have an aunt […]

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How to Make a Cowboy Vest in 15 Minutes

Felt Cowboy Vest Tutorial - Make it in 15 minutes!

My son recently dug into his old Halloween costumes and found the Cowboy vest he wore when he was 2. Nearly two and a half years later, it doesn’t fit anymore, and he was disappointed. So he asked if I could make a Cowboy Vest for him. Of course I could. This vest is super […]

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Craft Lightning Roundup – Day One

It is the first day of Craft Lightning, and I’m so excited to share all these fun craft projects with you! Angie and I have put together a HUGE group of amazing bloggers to join in this week. Each day we’ll be rounding up projects from several of our blogging friends who are all sharing […]

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Quick Earring Crafting – Falling Stars and Tumbling Hearts

Falling Stars and Tumbling Hearts earrings - so quick and easy you won't believe it!

The secret behind these star and heart earrings is the supplies you start with to make them. Which is really the secret behind all quick crafting. If you have the right supplies, it makes crafting much easier. And having the right supplies helps you to be successful. This week, Angie from The Country Chic Cottage […]

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Craft Lightning Week!

craft lightning button

It is time to shake things up around here! I’m teaming up with Angie from The Country Chic Cottage again this week for 5 days of lightning fast crafts! All week each of us will share a new quick craft in the morning, and do a round-up of quick crafts from some of our friends […]

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Pennant Banner Birthday Decorations with Tissue Paper and Mod Podge

tissue paper pennants

These pennant banner birthday party decorations are super easy to make, and don’t take long at all. Because they are made with tissue paper, they catch the light beautifully and are a fun touch to any party. I made these pennant banners in orange for a baby shower, and now I’m sharing how you can […]

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Funky Sunglasses Case from Quilt Block

funky sunglass case - the sewing loft

When I’m not doing fast crafts, I’m often quilting. Like most quilters, I have random quilt blocks lying around. Some didn’t make it into a quilt. Some I didn’t like the fabric choices for that block. I love the idea of taking these quilt blocks and turning them into something useful, like this Funky Sunglasses […]

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Last Minute Mother’s Day Craft Ideas

Lots of last minute Mother's Day Craft ideas!

Mother’s Day. It is almost here. And if you’re looking for a last minute craft idea, I’ve got over 25 of them to help you get ready for Mother’s Day… and they each can be done in less than 30 minutes! So send mom out for a gallon of milk (or even better… a pedicure!), […]

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