I was glad to get to use this cute birds and trees Heidi Grace print I got a while ago. These are cute and easy to sew!
Quick Birthday Gift: Sew a Crayon Roll
I was glad to get to use this cute birds and trees Heidi Grace print I got a while ago. These are cute and easy to sew!
10 Must have Sewing Tools that Make Sewing Easier and More Fun
If you know me at all you know I'm a basics girl. I don't need all the extra in any area of my life. I'm usually not one to go out and try all the new things and rely on just the right gadgets to do the job. BUT, I have found that going beyond the basics and having the right sewing tools for the job really does make sewing so much easier and less frustrating. Less frustration means more sewing satisfaction and keeps me coming back for more. So here is a round up of the 'beyond the basic' sewing tools I keep at my fingertips to make my sewing life easier and fun.
Sewing Book Review: 15 Minutes of Play by Victoria Findlay Wolfe
I love color, deep rich beautiful colors. When I was introduced to the work of Victoria Findlay Wolfe at Quilt Beach quilt show I fell in love with her quilts. I love her randomly beautiful color choices and her technique of playing with the fabric until something interesting emerges.
Little Travel Zipper Pouch with Boxed Corners: Easy to Sew!
My mom recently had her 80th birthday and I was lucky enough to be able to make quick trip to fly out and spend the weekend with her. She loves handmade gifts and she's been doing a lot of traveling lately so I sewed her up a little pouch to that's just the right size for her toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss. Come make one with me today.
DIY Party Favor: Pom Pom Pencils
Have you tried making pom poms? A few years ago I went through a pom pom making craze and made ton of them. They are so fun and fast and colorful. Once you learn how to make them with out any tools but your hands and a pair of scissors you won't be able to stop making them. They are great fun to make with friends as a summer boredom buster. Here is a fun idea of what to do with all those pom poms you can't stop making. Put them on a pencil!
Sparkle Quilt Block and Zipper Pouch Tutorial
Hello Sewing Friends! I have a new zipper pouch to share with you today. The Sparkle Pouch! I love the idea of putting a quilt on everyday things and you can never have enough zipper pouches to help organize your life. But it's not just another zipper pouch. It's a symbol with intention behind it.
DIY 4th of July T-Shirt: The Perfect Summer Craft for Kids
Let your kids design and create their own USA shirt for the 4th of July!
Making 4th of July T-shirts is one of our favorite summer activities. This year we used star and letter stickers as stencils to create these one-of-a-kind shirts.
Add DIY 4th of July Shirts to your Summer bucket list
Grab a few large star sticker sheets and host a craft day with friends. I had my friend Jacki from Hit the Road Jacki Etsy shop cut out some sticker sets for me. She has so many cute things in her shop and loves custom orders. These star stickers on Amazon would also work.
How to make your own Independence Day Shirt
Step 1
Let your kids peel off the stencil stickers and stick them to the shirt. They can reposition them if needed until they get the look they want. Make sure all the stickers are pushed down well.
Step 2
When you are done with the stars sticker sheet you can use the sticker backing paper to act as a barrier so the paint doesn't soak through to the back. Just slide it inside the shirt. Depending on the size of the shirt, you may want to add another piece of thick paper or thin cardboard depending to the inside. Cereal box cardboard works great here!
Keeping one paintbrush designated for the red and one for the blue will help keep the colors from mixing too much.
Step 3
Take the brush and dab the paint around each sticker. Depending on how old your child is, he may need a little help with the painting.
Our little crew wanted to paint on top of each sticker at first. Anything goes with this type of craft but make sure you surround each shape with paint and fill in some of the extra white space. It will look so messy but that’s ok! When you peel off the stickers it will look amazing. We pretended to make firework explode as we dabbed our colors.
Step 4
Let the paint dry for a couple of hours and then let the kids peel off the stickers.
Peeling off the stickers is just as fun as sticking them on. Listen to the oohs and aahs as they reveal the white stars and letters underneath. They will be so excited that they made one. Crafting is a big confidence builder.
That was fun!! I hope you’ll try making your own 4th of July shirts at your house for a fun Summer craft.
And check out the Hit the Road Jacki Etsy shop for more fun summer craft kits, and custom drink koozies, tumblers, and mugs.
Girlfriend Clutch Tutorial and Free Pattern
I think it is really fun to give a handmade gift at Christmas. Are you making any Christmas gifts this year? You still have time to whip up something special for your sister, daughter, mom, or BFF. Today I'm sharing a tutorial on how to make my Girlfriend Clutch so you can make one too. Follow along and I'll show you how it's done.
Visiting Bee’s Quilt Shop and Studio – St. Augustine FL
Hello Sewing Friends! I had a fun weekend in St. Augustine and we decided to stop at a cute quilt shop on our way out. Bee’s Quilt Shopand Studio did not disappoint! Come with me for a peek inside!
I Am A Soccer Mom : Soccer/Camping Chair Cover Tutorial
Hi friends! I'm back today with another sewing tutorial for the Soccer Mom Series. Everyone uses camping chairs to sit on the sidelines at soccer. The chair covers are always poor quality and rip out before the chair dies, leaving you with a perfectly good chair but no easy way to carry it.
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