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How to Use Yarn in Sewing!

  Here are some examples of how we love to use yarn in different sewing and crafting projects. Top Row: Spring Yarn Garland, Cross-Stitched Shirt Middle Row: Hostess Cupcake Skirt, Pom Pom Hairclips Bottom Row: How to sew Yarn onto a Skirt, Spider Web Skirt One thing people have asked is how these "yarn skirts" wash up and the answer is AWESOME!  We usually wash them in the normal cycle and then lay them out to dry (although they have accidentally gone through the dryer and have ... View the Post

Accessories· Tutorials

How to Add Pom Poms to Anything!

The pom pom trend is a HUGE one this spring and it is a fun one to add to any accessory that you already have...and today we will show you how to add pom poms to anything that you already have in your closet.  The first thing you will need is some pom pom trim.  Pom Poms come in LOTS of different sizes and colors and are usually sold by the yard.  For today's project we chose the mini-pom poms and an infinity scarf that I found on clearance for .97 cents at Old Navy! for a fun spring piece to ... View the Post

Accessories· Accessories· Crafts for Kids· Techniques· Tutorials

Easy Flower Comb DIY

It was Spring Break last week and since we were sticking close to home I prepared a few crafts that we could do in the mornings.  I even had some "boy-crafts" ready but the boys weren't interested (some day they will be ;) so I will share those as we get to them.  Hannie is really into accessories these days, so I prepared a couple of crafts where she could make her own accessories.  These flower combs were one of them--and they were a big hit! ... View the Post

Sew for Girls· Sew for You· Tutorials

DIY Knot Headband Tutorial

I have been seeing super cute knot headbands all over the place and I have been wanting to make some for Hannie....but I also wanted them to be something she could put on herself and not half to tie at the top of her head.  So, the other day I pulled out some Riley Blake knits and went to work on a prototype that would have a "fake knot" at the top so it was just a headband for easy putting on and off.  The first one I made the knot part was HUGE, so I scaled it down and it turned out (not all ... View the Post