So I guess I should explain why I haven’t been blogging lately. One reason is that I know some of you are only interested in my crafts and some of you are only interested in my family and do not want the two mixed, so I’ve decided to have two different blogs: one public blog for crafting tutorials and selling those crafts and one private blog for talking about my family. The second reason is [...]

This was my gift to J for last year’s Valentine’s Day.  Here are the cool things about this gift: It’s FREE. It lasts all year long. It is also a gift for me. You really learn to show love for each other better. I covered some canisters with paper and stickers.  I used decoupage, but you could use double sided tape, too. Here are the rules: His & Hers Requests (aka Love Bucket) -Write 46 [...]

Lyds had something on each of her bedroom walls, except for one, and I had no idea what to do.  I came across this site and decided it would be a easy, free, and quick way to dress up her wall.  And if it didn’t work out, hey, it was free because I had all the supplies on hand, and non invasive, so it can be removed anytime. You need: Scrapbook paper (any square size: [...]

I made Baby Legwarmers in two different ways.  The first way: a knee high sock went from this to this. This way took less time than the second way, but it didn’t look as good, and the legwarmers kept sliding off Abs’s thighs at church. So, the tutorial is going to be how to make legwarmers that look the top 3 legwarmers in this picture: Supplies Ladies Knee High socks Thread Directions Cut the sock [...]

Abs comes home from church each Sunday and Wednesday with at least two sheets of art work that she made in bible class.  We’ve run out of magnets and fridge space. I think I’d like to “display” her paintings on her color block wall, but I’m not sure how to do that.  Any ideas?  What do you do with your kids’ art?

So far, I’ve made these two dresses from old shirts I had.  They are definitely not perfect, but Abs likes them, so I guess that’s what matters. This was a super simple project.  Can’t believe I didn’t make one sooner.  Here’s a tutorial for you: Lay a dress or shirt of your toddler’s on top of the shirt you’re going to cut.  Make sure the necklines match up and fold the sleeves in on the [...]

I’ve been asked several times how I made the following projects: The answer is with Freezer Paper Stenciling.  It’s super easy.  I’d say the hardest part is cutting out your design with an exacto knife. Here’s what you’ll need: Freezer Paper (I got mine at Walmart in the section that has Aluminum Foil, Wax paper, etc.) Exacto Knife (also purchased at Walmart, in the sewing section) Fabric Paint (I got mine from Hobby Lobby and [...]