I dreamt of having a DreamBox of my own for YEARS. If you never heard of a DreamBox, it’s the cream-of-the-crop armoire for craft storage. Create Room (formerly ScrapBox) had a great sale for Mother’s Day so I decided to take the plunge. Here are my thoughts on it so far. For what it’s worth, […]
DIY Lego Wall
A while ago I saw a Fixer Upper episode with a Lego wall in the boy’s room. I kept that idea in the back of my mind for my son’s room. I knew I wouldn’t be able to make an exact match, simply for space sake but I wanted to give it a try. I […]
10+ Ways to Finish Your Embroidery Hoops
There is nothing wrong with a natural wood embroidery hoop, but with a few craft supplies you can really make them stand out. Some supplies you already have on hand. Here are several ways to finish your embroidery hoops to give them a boost of personality. Wrap It Up Ribbon Use double sided sticky tape […]
Maker Mini Wall Hanging
It’s not often that I stop and make something for myself. Between craft shows, an Etsy store, a blog, and a baby at home I simply don’t have the kind of time that I used to for big projects. So, I decided to make something small. I hopped on the Maker movement and make an […]
Upcycled Ruffle Ornament
My sister in law made some cute ruffle ornaments three years ago and I have been eye-balling them since. This year, Better Homes and Gardens reminded me on how cute they are when they featured them in “The Prettiest Ornaments We’ve Ever Seen“. Congrats, Carli! I decided that I finally needed to have some ruffle ornaments for my tree. […]
Mini Granny Square Ornament {and Coaster}
At this point you have probably already seen my mini granny square pincushion and mini quilt posts. I have already mentioned a few times how much I love these cute little blocks. Immediately after finishing the mini quilt I turned to Christmas fabrics to make a few granny square ornaments for my tree. For this ornament, you […]
Wooden Initial Ornament
If you are a regular Michael’s shopper, you already know about the impulse buy section right by the checkout. I don’t frequently go to Michael’s but was pleased to find some cute 4″ wooden letters in that area. I went a little bit overboard buying the letters, but at $1.50 each I knew they would become […]
Little House on the Prairie® Granny Square Mini Quilt Tutorial
I received a small fat quarter bundle from Andover Fabrics last month with their new line Little House on the Prairie®. I wanted to make something traditional with it, given the color pallet. I used the five fabrics from the Little House on the Prairie® line, along with solid Vintage White from Riley Blake as my […]
Kid Table Redo with Laminated Cotton
My roll of laminated cotton has been staring at me from the corner of my sewing room for months. It was time for me to put it to work. My big project for the yardage was to redo my son’s play table and chairs. To be frank, I have seen Disney Cars around my house […]
DIY Chalk Paint Quilt Cabinet Makeover
After using chalk paint a few months ago with Simply Notable, I caught the chalk paint bug!! I have been looking around on the Facebook yard sale sites for killer deals on furniture. I found an oak cabinet for $10 at a nearby yard sale. I am not a big fan of oak finishes, but […]