{How To} Pocket full of Sunshine

Mother's Day Pocket Small Collage

I love old fashion napkins & handkerchiefs.  Something about these delicate squares that I find appealing. But to be fair, the use is not for me.  Just the thought of putting that yuck back in my pocket for later makes me cringe. For today's project, I thought it would be fun to reclaim a few pretties and create something lovely for mom. This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 … [Read more...]

{How To} A Berry Good Thing

Strawberry cover shot watermarked

 When my friend Abby from paper & Cake asked for help on a Grocery Store Party, I was all in.  I just adore working with her!! She had one simple request- to keep things on the healthier side of life.  My mind went straight to the farmers market!  Lucky for me, there is one around the corner. So, while I am unpacking from SNAP and gathering my thoughts... I thought I would share a taste … [Read more...]

{How To} Summer Girlie Garnish

Hair Ponies The Sewing Loft

Spring flowers are starting to bloom and I am in the mood to make some "girlie garnish"! (aka Hair Ponies) So, today's craft is sweet and simple. This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: hair ponies felt pom pom Tools: sewing machine glue Basic Instructions: Cut your felt into a circle with a 2 1/4" circumference.  (You can … [Read more...]

{How To} Flower Clips

Flower Clip Small Collage

Today's craft is a quicky!  I had some scraps of polar fleece around the studio that needed to find a new home. So, with spring flowers starting to emerge, I had an idea! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: fleece, felt, felted sweater (any would work) button needle & thread mini cloths pins Tools: needle/thread hot … [Read more...]

{How To} Finger Fun- Puppet Style

Finger Puppets TheSewingLoft.com

The amount of paper that comes from school on a daily basis is over the top! And for some reason, always in a variety of colors. So, today I thought it would be fun to get creative with some of it and make finger puppets. Easy Finger Puppets This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: Paper Scraps of Felt Googly Eyes Small pom pom (or cotton … [Read more...]

{How To} Scrapping – St. Patty’s Style

Shamrock Scrap Buster The Sewing Loft

That pesky scrap basket is full again and I am noticing a fair amount of green in the mix. Something is telling me that a holiday craft is in order. This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]

{How To} Letter Box

Mail Box via TheSewingLoft.com

So, today is the big day!! And since today is all about the kids, I thought I would share a fun craft that my kids made all by themselves.. Mailbox- Letter Box This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: empty Kleenex hand towel box colored paper stickers double stick tape or glue stick scissors or paper cutter Basic Instructions: Remove all … [Read more...]

{How To} Award Winning Necklace

On Friday my daughter came home so excited to tell everyone that she student of the week. What does that mean, I asked? Well, she excitedly pulled out 2 of the most "loved" (aka filthy) stuffed animals I have ever seen from her backpack & explained she could take them on activities with us.  There were other fun things that came with the impressive title but nothing was like "WOW" for … [Read more...]

{How To} Love Letters

Easy Love Letters TheSewingLoft.com

Valentine's Day is one of the sweetest holiday's around and today, I am sharing how to make candy filled love letters. My girls love to pass out special treats to friends on Valentine's Day and to be fair, I think that it's expected since Valentine is their last name.  (I mean... come on people!) Love Letters This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 … [Read more...]