Who doesn’t love all the pretty holiday decor out in the stores right now and all over the web? I love prints and holiday sparkle as much as the next gal, but I hate buying these things knowing I could very well make them. I know, I know, here comes that curse again. I hadContinue reading “Chick’n Stir Fry + Easy DIY Holiday Linens”
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Felted Wool Stuffed Cat
I remember asking for a kitten for Christmas when I was around 5. We had 1 or 2 aging cats at the time, so it was obviously out of the question with two young children in the house. To my disappointment, on Christmas morning, there was a stuffed cat and kittens under the tree. WhenContinue reading “Felted Wool Stuffed Cat”
DIY Felt Garland
This wool felt garland is ridiculously easy. So easy I cannot imagine why anyone with scissors and a sewing machine would ever shell out $25 or more for a garland in a store. I had a pile of triangular felt scraps left over from another project and so decided to put them to good use. MoreContinue reading “DIY Felt Garland”
Scotch Short Bread + Easy Table Top Tree
There have been too many sick days in our household as of late. This past weekend after plenty of naps, a trip to the science center, the last of the Christmas shopping, and some craft time, I found time to bake. This recipe is in my top 5 favorites for Christmas. It is an easyContinue reading “Scotch Short Bread + Easy Table Top Tree”
DIY Advent Calendars
This year has been a crafty year in terms of home made holiday gifts. We get more catalogs than is ever healthy and of course there are inspiring things in each and every one. This is one of my home made advent calendars, which seem to be all the rage this year. IContinue reading “DIY Advent Calendars”
Easy Halloween Garland
I love sewing with paper – it’s my new favorite go-to decor project. Here’s my 30 minutes or less Halloween paper garland. I started with some orange paper – left over from when I thought I was going to make my own wedding invitations – ha! This paper has beautiful strands of colorful fibersContinue reading “Easy Halloween Garland”
Easy DIY Bedside Organizer
{UPDATE: Since this post was created, we have moved and have created a new use for this bedside organizer. Click on the link to see the updated idea of a DIY Charging Station.} Our home is an older, smaller home. With that being said our bedroom has room for only one nightstand. The only nightstand isContinue reading “Easy DIY Bedside Organizer”
DIY diaper bib
On Sunday morning, I woke up early and felt the urge to make something. Lucky for me Miss Greta was still soundly sleeping and so I had plenty of time to whip up this easy diaper turned bib. I started with a clean, ironed, cotton diaper. I trimmed it shorter, taking off about 5 inches.Continue reading “DIY diaper bib”
