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If you are looking for unit studies that incorporate all subjects and topics for your Kindergartener or Preschooler, the The Nature of Grace blog is the place to start. I post almost every topic she sends me because her ideas … Read More...
The clever genius of you folks out there never ceases to amaze me. Sheep cut-outs? Over bowls of cotton candy? So the cotton candy becomes the sheep’s wool? Clever. Genius. I wish my mind worked so well. And the cuteness … Read More...
Oh geez, if my princess tiara-addicted five-year old got wind of these… well, I’d be busy making some at her orders. I’m hiding my computer screen from her. Because these are seriously awesome. Actually, forget the five-year-old-specific thing, we ALL … Read More...
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to cover the tops of a pair of moccasins with a piece of fabric. Her DIY adds a pop of color and pattern to the suede shoes. And because it’s handstitched down, you … Read More...
Cintia from My Poppet turned an unwanted cushion cover into a crazy cute monster tote. And it’s the perfect size for carrying books! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to My Poppet for the tute.… Read More...
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make a double-layer chiffon halter blouse. The construction is similar to a girl’s pillowcase dress, but the style is all grown up. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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I’d frame this image by Mary of The Tulip Patch. It’s her four Delectable Mountain quilt blocks mounted on an old door. Gorgeous! She’s the designer for the Round Robin Row 1 in Patchwork Posse’s Winter Wonderland Quilt Along. … Read More...
The Chinese New Year begins on Feburary 10. Use these next few days to do some fun Chinese New Year Crafts and teach them about the celebration. You can find this cute dragon craft over at Super Mommy.
These trees are adorable! I have to get my son to stop putting q-tips in his ears, and put them to good use! I love that she had her students close their eyes and imagine the beautiful trees! You can … Read More...
Every grandparent loves to receive a Valentines’ Day card from their grandchildren with a hand or footprint on it. There’s something so special about that keepsake. You can find this cute Valentines idea over at Sugar Bee Crafts which is … Read More...
Did you see that cool heart-shaped lapel on Maria from La Inglesita‘s entry into last week’s Project Run and Play? She won the challenge, so now she’s sharing a tutorial showing how she made it. Yay!! Go to … Read More...
This is fun! And it looks so warm and snuggly. Pop on over to the blog Nelesc Designs for a tutorial on how to sew a recycled sweater scarf with sleeves.
Vintage skeleton keys go modern with this fun tutorial from Polly Conway featured at Limn & Lovely! What a great way to repurpose an antique icon into something fresh and colorful.
You can find a tutorial to make this pretty ruffled pillow over at Pieced Pastimes. The drop cloth material she used shows off the lines of the ruffles and the button trim. Her dimensions will create a cover for … Read More...
I recently got a chance to play around the the brand new Double Side Adhesive Kit from Silhouette. This neat kit allows you to die cut shapes and apply glitter or flocking to add some fun sparkle or fluff … Read More...
I’ve been neglecting the ice cube part of my meal for way too long, it seems. Beyond Valentine’s Day, these berry-infused ice cubes would be so lovely in a nice cold drink this summer, too. Make berry infused heart ice … Read More...
The Winter issue of The Flow Magazine is the 8th Annual Gallery of Women in Glass and it’s a very good issue if I might say. (Disclosure: I have a couple of beads in this issue.) It’s full of information … Read More...
Jane LaFazio shows us how to applique and embroider little heart pockets — the perfect wrap for a teeny valentine gift. See her tute.
Mollie of Wild Olive has a great idea to keep your pearl cotton from getting snarly. Check out her tutorial.
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a simple gathered crib skirt. Rather than basting and pulling all of those gathers, she used a sash and casing to gather the fabric up. (I’ve you’ve ever had … Read More...
