Gift Wrapping Ideas Every year, I like to do something special for my gift wrapping. This year I thought I would take a different approach with the ribbon. This project is for sewers of all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Supplies: old pattern instructions thread Tools: sewing machine iron and ironing board rotary cutter and self healing mat Instructions: I … [Read more...]
Happy Earth Week!! As I am sure many of you have figured out by now, I'm all for being Green!! Join me over on FaveCrafts for a week of crafting, giveaways and more. Today, I am sharing a fun way to dress up a gift with an old children's book. It is super cute! … [Read more...]
Easy Holiday Gift Tags Like most, I too get caught behind the eight ball with all "little" things on my to do list and honestly, this year is no exception. I had wanted to share a few more quick idea posts before the season arrived but.... well let's face it, life happens. So, with most of my "to do" lists crossed off, I am left with the daunting task of wrapping and making everything look … [Read more...]
Let's face it, the holidays are hectic! We all want to make each year special. Bake the prettiest cookies, wrap that perfect gift, send out those cards (for me that means "0n time") and decorate the house to the nines! Well, this year I thought I would try something different. You know, focus on the little things. Normally for the next two weeks, I am stressing over who is coming to the … [Read more...]
Last week I shared my new advent calendar "how to" and at the bottom I included a few photos of my wrapped gifts. (If you missed the "how to" click here.) Well, I have received a few emails asking for more info on "how to" create the look. So, that is today's feature. Reclaimed Gift Wrap This is so super easy that I even feel funny about rating it but to be fair, I will. This project … [Read more...]
Big OOPPS on my part! I so hit the wrong button somewhere along the way and the post released before I changed the title... Silly me! Oh well, TGIF!! Today, Melissa from Studio MCA Designs shares a holiday gift idea. I love this and think I might need to use it for my hostess gifts this year! "Here is a simple and inexpensive gift idea. I love to give personalized floursack dishtowels … [Read more...]
New House- New Traditions! Advent Calendar Snap Shot As promised - here are a few snap shots of the finished advent calendar project. (Click here if you missed the advent calendar "how to") To make things fun, I ran to the local Dollar store and picked up small "usable" items for my girls. Like hair ponies, chap stick, combs, brushes, socks.... you get the picture. No junk! I wrapped each … [Read more...]
Guest Post #4 No Ugly Ornaments Challenge This is my last posting for the No Ugly Ornaments Challenge and I just wanted to say a big Thank You to Erin from My Very Educated Mother for asking me to join in the fun! I have had a blast creating fun pretties for the tree this month! This project is for sewers of all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: felt 20" … [Read more...]
Guest Post #3 No Ugly Ornaments Challenge Well, the scrap basket is full again and that means it is time to clean house. So, I thought I would create something for the tree. For anyone who sews this "quilt as you go" technique will be super simple. And you will have a bunch made in a jiffy! Quilted Trees This project is for sewers of all levels. Skill Level- 1 … [Read more...]
