One of the biggest crafting supply sensations of the last year is a Japanese import known as washi tape. Made from sheer paper, washi tape comes in an almost limitless array of colors and patterns. It’s easy to tear by hand, you can write on it, and it comes in different widths. Crafty ladies have {…Read More…}
Spring weather is here, and that means it’s time to switch the winter wardrobe with the spring wardrobe. I had so much fun creating these cute Valentine pillowcase skirts for my little girl earlier this year, I just can’t wait to make some more for spring. Dresses and skirts are such a fun alternative to {…Read More…}
Last Friday I showed you a bunch of ribbon I received from Mindy Mae’s Market. I wanted to give you the tutorial for how I made the ruffled ribbon flowers. They are incredibly simple to make especially with a ruffle foot. Supplies: Sewing machine with Ruffle foot coordinating thread hot glue felt lighter {…Read More…}
One of the things I love about older homes are all the built-ins. I’m guessing I’m not the only one who has dreamed of a Craftsman cottage with sturdy bookshelves flanking the fireplace and cabinets with leaded glass doors in the hallway, right? Well, a lot of us had to let that dream go {…Read More…}
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: pillows are one of the easiest ways to change up a room. You can use them for an unexpected pop of color, to add a novel texture, or as inexpensive holiday decor. Even a beginning seamstress can follow the steps to make a basic pillow, and {…Read More…}
Have you visited any of this season’s mantel linky parties? Viewing all the beautifully decorated mantels is enough to give anyone some serious fireplace envy if you don’t have one of your own. Don’t worry–you are not alone! Quite a few homes are built without fireplaces these days, and if you are living in {…Read More…}
Quick, everyone, we just have three days left to figure out what to give the men in our lives for Valentine’s Day! Some people claim the pressure is on the guys when it comes to gift giving on the day of love, but I have to disagree. A guy can’t go wrong with flowers, chocolates, {…Read More…}
