April showers bring May flowers but these fabric flowers will forever be in bloom! Fabric Flowers This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: Outgrown clothing spray starch twigs/branches Tools: hot glue gun sewing machine or needle & thread Basic Instructions: To create your flower, cut clothing into 14" strips long x 4" wide; … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
On Monday I gave you a sneak peek of my Reclaimed Love Letters in the Door Hanger How To. But today it's official, the Winter 2012 issue of Green Child Magazine is out and I could not be more excited. These letters are made from a shopping bag, fusible and scrap fabric. To get detailed instructions and more photos click here to be directed to the latest edition of Green Child Magazine. While … [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...]
It is hard to believe that it is that time of year again. You know what I mean, when we really start to think about our holiday shopping list. Well, if you are anything like me, you have delusions of grandeur that everything is going to be wrapped just right! Well this year, I am being more realistic and have started early. Here is a fun idea I came up with using fabric, fusible, trim and … [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...]
