Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More
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I’m happy to have Amy from Progressive Pioneer here as my guest today. Her blog is all about getting back to the basics of life. She’s sharing a great way to pack your kids lunch by using reusable items.
It’s back-to-school time! Instead of oodles of plastic bags and disposable accoutrements, how about a cute, [...]
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Once all your sewing projects are complete, you may still have some left over fabric scraps. I’ve been saving my scraps, thinking there must be something I can make with them. Well, here are some great projects using fabric scraps, turning them into something fun and new! (click on the photo for the link to [...]
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I’m excited to share yet another fabulous site contributing regularly to Make and Takes, Little Birdie Secrets. Three crafty ladies make up the Little Birdies, a blog who’s projects are bookmarked as “must do” in my inbox. These ladies will be sharing something crafty for the home the second Tuesday of every month.
Summer is [...]
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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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