When I got married I was all about DIY'ing a lot of projects for the wedding and I LOVE that it is such a trend right now. It is so cost-effective and I love the crafting part of it. And with this easy tutorial you will be able to make your own DIY Felt Flower Bouquet as well as DIY Boutonnieres for the groomsman in an upcoming wedding. And if you aren't on the wedding train right now, be sure to pin it to Pinterest to remember for when you are. These bouquets are fun to make and the ... View the Post
DIY Felt Boutonniere
I have suddenly found my way into the late teenage years with two older foster boys and we are talking prom season at our house--how they are going to ask, what color dresses and corsages the girls are wearing (okay they aren't asking that one, but I am ;) and so I thought it might be fun to make some DIY felt flower bouquets and boutonnieres for prom. But these flowers are not only great for prom....they would be ABSOLUTELY PERFECT for any weddings that you have coming up as well. So, today ... View the Post
Courthouse Steps (Quilt Block of the Month)
The Quilt Block of the Month of December is the Courthouse Steps. This is a great block for those just beginning to try their hand at patchwork and is still and enjoyable block to create for even the most experienced of quilters. The Courthouse Steps Block is actually a version of the Log Cabin Block which enjoyed its rise to fame in the United States during the civil war and has been a staple in the world of quilting ever since. Like the Log Cabin the Courthouse Steps block is built around ... View the Post
How To Fix a Broken Necklace.
Have you ever bought a new necklace, wore it once and then caught it on something and broke it? Yep...that was me a few weeks ago. But this time I was determined to fix it! Luckily it was the back jump ring that broke and although I don't know a lot about jewelry I do know about jump rings...and they are super easy to fix. So, the next time you have a broken necklace, you might try the jump ring trick to put it back together. Here's how you do it... My necklace broke at ... View the Post
Easy Camera Strap Cover Tutorial
Hello! Today we have a fun tutorial that might come in handy during the vacationing season....an easy DIY Camera Strap Cover! If you are new to sewing then this is a great project to try and if you are an experienced seamstress then it makes for a quick afternoon sew. ... View the Post
Quilt-as-you-go Zipper Pouch
A couple of weeks ago I got on a scrap busting mission and decided to make some quilt-as-you go panels that I could turn into different projects later. And then this week, I sewed up some of the panels into quilt-as-you-go zipper pouches for some easy gifts when I need them. I really do love the QAYG method (quilt-as-you-go) method because it turns wonky scraps into some great things! Here's how you make the zipper pouches if you need to make a few for yourself and for gifts! ... View the Post