Are you going to do it? You're going to learn to sew? Are you nervous? Excited? Some of both? Before you get started I want you to make yourself a promise. Because sewing takes some patience, but you can do this! Promise This to Yourself: When I sit down at the sewing machine I will realize that learning to sew takes time and practice. My lines won't be perfectly straight the first day. Or the second. Maybe not even for a few months. Or years. That's ok. Nobody cares. I'm doing ... Read More about Learn to Sew-Pledge
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Santa Suit Christmas Hand Towels
What's the Project? This cute Santa hand towel makes a great gift for neighbors or friends this Christmas season. Easy to make and it's so cute! Does it seem like with the introduction of Pinterest into the world neighbor gifts are getting more and more creative each year? I know my neighbors are getting downright amazing with their little gifts they drop off. So creative! Kind of puts the pressure on to come up with something cute! So, after a little brainstorming this year, here is what ... Read More about Santa Suit Christmas Hand Towels
How to Make a Snow Globe for Kids
What's the Project? This is a fun project to do with the kids for Christmas or at a class party. Learn how to make a snow globe for kids with this easy tutorial! Today's project was a fun idea a friend of mine gave me. She does it for school holiday parties with the kids and it's always a huge hit! It's quick, it's pretty easy and the kids love it. Teach the kids how to make a snow globe and let them make one of their own! Cute huh? My boys were pretty happy with these homemade snow ... Read More about How to Make a Snow Globe for Kids
Hand Stamped Christmas Ornament
What's the Project? This hand stamped Christmas ornament is beautiful and fun to make! Add any word to it you'd like and make a gorgeous handmade ornament for your tree. It's officially the Christmas season. Yay! Let the fun begin. I love how this turned out. A beautiful hand stamped Christmas ornament. There were a few bumps along the way, but I got it to work in the end. Does this make you feel festive or what? Now, this hand stamped ornament isn't hard to make really, but it does ... Read More about Hand Stamped Christmas Ornament
Teddy Bear Hooded Towel
Once upon a time there was a cute little teddy... And a really, really cute baby. Unfortunately for you, the baby is not available. I'll be keeping that little darling. Wouldn't you? But lucky for you, I can teach you to make this teddy bear hooded bath towel. Hooded towels are one of my all time favorite baby gifts to make (as you know if you have been on my blog much). I like to try my hand at new ones each month. One of my first ever was a Frog. For Fall (and for twin babies) I made ... Read More about Teddy Bear Hooded Towel
Kid’s Crayon & Coloring Book Carrier
Guess what? The holidays are coming! Are you going to make any handmade gifts? If so, I am going to be offering ideas in the weeks to come. Today I bring you a perfect holiday gift idea. It's pretty easy, inexpensive and fun for kids of all ages. It's a coloring book and crayon holder. A kid's very own portfolio if you will: It holds crayons or markers or colored pencils on one side: And coloring books or stickers or paper on the other: And folds up nice and has handles so little ... Read More about Kid’s Crayon & Coloring Book Carrier
Mary Jane Baby Girl Shoes
What adorable little baby girl dress is complete without a pair of matching Mary Jane baby style shoes? Plus, these are just so much fun to make! When I first sewed a pair of these little baby shoes I couldn't get them out of my mind and even dreamed about them all night. They are just too cute. I gotta say though, they are so tiny that they can be a little tricky to sew. When I tried them on my 15 month old (ahem!) little BOY (hey, someone's gotta model them right?) he fell in love ... Read More about Mary Jane Baby Girl Shoes
Girl’s Tiered Ruffle Dress
When I saw this Riley Blake fabric at The Ribbon Retreat I absolutely fell in love and knew I needed to make something out of it. I stared at it for a couple of seconds and then it hit me-baby girl dress with lots of layers and ruffles. Because, you know, with 4 little boys I have tons of need for baby girl dresses. This dress is similar to the 4th of July dress and Candy Corn dresses that I have done, but adds in a few more layers and slightly different straps. I love, love, love how it ... Read More about Girl’s Tiered Ruffle Dress
Owl Hooded Towels
Whoooo likes hooded towels? I can't believe just how cute these newest hooded towels turned out! (I make one each month-check out the others here.) I have such a thing for owls-who doesn't? They're just SO cute! So when a friend had twins last week I thought a set of hooded owl towels would be perfect for her one boy and one girl combo. I hope she loves them as much as I do! These almost rival the cuteness of the dragon hooded towel from last month. I don't know which I like best! Want ... Read More about Owl Hooded Towels