Some days my scrap bins make me feel like I'm teetering on the edge of a hoarders episode. But it feels so wasteful to throw away pieces of fabric that are still big enough to be used for something. Instead of tossing them, I love to use up as many scraps as I can by … Continue reading 14 Projects to Make with Fabric Scraps
When you have your own craft or sewing room, or even your own craft corner, it's great to be able to decorate it in a way that inspires you to spend time there creating! I recently got the chance to play around with the Posh Coloring Studio and used it to make my own art … Continue reading Create Your Own Craft Room Art
This super cute and ridiculously easy Embroidery Hoop Snowman will make a great addition to your home this Christmas/winter season! Need a last minute gift? You can whip this up in just a few minutes! I always get a little bummed when we put away the holiday decor, but winter lasts basically forever in Wisconsin, … Continue reading Embroidery hoop snowman
The new school year is upon us! Whether you're homeschoolers like us or your kids go off to school, there's so much excitement wrapped up in the new school year! The teacher in me loves getting all the new supplies and curriculum. I'm kind of an eclectic homeschooler, in that we use a mix of … Continue reading Letter/Number Practice Pack
I told you that I'm a little Valentine crazy over here, and the DIYs just keep on coming. These heart pencil toppers are SO simple to make and are ridiculously cute. Pop them onto a pencil to hand out as Valentines or give them to your kiddos to use on their cereal spoons in the morning! These … Continue reading DIY Heart Pencil Toppers
I've always loved the tradition of exchanging Valentines! And now that I have kids, I love it even more. :) Even as homeschoolers, we get together with other homeschooling families and exchange cards. This year I'm slightly ahead of the game, and I made a fun printable for my boys to use. This can be … Continue reading FREE Train Valentine Printable
Christmas is only a couple days away, but if you're feeling like your house isn't Christmassy enough, or you need an easy gift idea, this idea will really help you out! This adorable vintage-style Christmas light garland is simple to make, but adds a great pop to your decor. I love those big vintage bulbs, and with … Continue reading Easy Vintage-style Christmas Light Garland Tutorial
If your kids are anything like mine, gifts that encourage creativity are always a safe bet. They love anything that allows them to express themselves. And I never have a problem buying them sewing and crafting supplies, because we are all about raising creative kids over here. Here are 15 gifts for crafty kids, that you … Continue reading 15 Gifts for Crafty Kids
I don't know about your house, but my boys' toys need constant corralling. And what's better than storage that doubles as a place to cozy up and read! This floor cushion has a hidden zipper so that you can fill it with stuffed animals, blankets, or the sweatshirts you can't fit in the dresser. ;) … Continue reading Handmade Gifts for Boys day 4: Floor Cushion Tutorial with hidden storage!
This post was originally posted over at Craftaholics Anonymous. I'm sharing it here today, because although I originally posted this as a Halloween craft, it's also perfect for any fall day. Can't you picture little rows of pumpkins adorning your Thanksgiving table? So if you're looking for a craft to keep the littles busy today, … Continue reading Pumpkin Craft for Kids