Ideas and Crafty Tidbits for Home, Family, and Fun
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When we’re having a picnic out back, I like to use a tablecloth to cover my table. But the pesky wind seems to always blow it around. So I took a store-bought tablecloth and sewed elastic around the edges, making it fit snug as a bug around my table. Now I don’t have to worry [...]
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Jennifer, founder of Ellie Bellie Kids, is here as my guest today sharing a fabulous how-to for play time. This puppet theater will be the envy of the neighborhood.
Bold primary colored fabric + tension curtain rods = transformation of a doorway into a stage for your child’s imagination.
Don’t sew?
It’s okay. I used to be afraid [...]
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I’m all about easy, simple instructions. That’s why I’m gaga over the fabulous website You Can Make This. They have easy step by step ebook instructions that even beginners can follow. Yes, even you, can make all kinds of homemade goodies that are fun for you and your family.
You Can Make This has all types [...]
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As Easter is on it’s way, stitch this sweet card to cheer on the Easter Bunny as he hides his eggs! This pattern is fun to stitch and easy to make. It would be great to display in your home or give as an Easter gift to a loved one.
Supplies: Everything is available at your [...]
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I make each of my kids their own bath towel hoodie when they’re born, starting with my son 6 years ago. I make them one with their name on it and one with a fun appliqued shape on the back. These towels are super easy to make, needing only limited sewing know-how. And they make [...]
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I’m joining Christy Nelson on her April Craft Challenge. For $5 she’ll send you a surprise package full of supplies and you craft something fantastic out of them. Everyone gets the same package to craft with, so it’s fun to see what everyone comes up with. And you can even win a prize, just vote [...]
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I had a goal last year to make one quilt a month. Well, I did good for the first 6 months, until I had a baby last June and all sewing stopped at that point. But now that my little snuggley baby has worked out a good napping schedule, I’m going to get back to [...]
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The Mother’s Day Project was formed to give tribute to Mothers who’ve fought and lost their lives in the Iraq war. Names of mothers have been submitted, stitched, and sewn, so we can remember them and their bravery. I first saw this at Portabellopixie and was so moved that I requested to stitch a Mother’s [...]
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These fun little hats are super easy to embellish. With just a little yarn, they’re perfect for wearing on Valentines day or out in the snow.
Supplies for Stitched Snow Hats:
knit hat – usually found at Target, Walmart, etc. for $1.
Yarn or Embroidery Floss
large needle – my is a quilting needle size: 16
scissors
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Coloring pasta is easy to do and gives kids something bright and beautiful to work with. Once the pasta is colored and dried, necklaces or charms can be made by stringing yarn.
Supplies for Colored Pasta:
Dried Pasta – any pasta works, but for stringing you will need tubed pasta. I used macaroni, penne, and wheels.
Food coloring
Rubbing [...]
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