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Circus Inspired Puppet Theater

by Marie April 27, 2009

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 [...]

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You Can Make This Giveaway

by Marie April 17, 2009

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 [...]

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Easter Egg Stitched Greeting Card

by Marie April 7, 2009

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 [...]

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Easy Hooded Bath Towel

by Marie March 31, 2009

I’ve made 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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Back on the Quilting Wagon

by Marie February 24, 2009

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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A Tribute to Fallen Mothers

by Marie February 3, 2009

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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Stitching Hearts on Snow Hats

by Marie February 2, 2009

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: [...]

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Coloring Pasta & Making Necklaces

by Marie September 22, 2008

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 [...]

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Baby Patterns and Tutorials

by Marie July 31, 2008

Now that “baby” is on the brain again, I’ve been enjoying all the great tutorials out there for handmade baby items. Every kind of baby gadget is available to make yourself and as my little princess is still sleeping quite a bit, I’ve been able to steal a few minutes here and there for some [...]

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Baby Burp Cloth Tutorial

by Marie July 22, 2008

As my baby is quite the little spitter-upper, there’s a burp cloth in every room, on the car seat, the bouncer, and 2 in the diaper bag, Ugh, spit up. I love to use cloth diapers as they soak everything up, but instead of leaving them white and plain, I thought I’d let you in [...]

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