In my house, our dogs are a member of the family. With the entire human side of the family dressing up this Halloween, we have to include our favorite furry friend! This year, our family is going dressed as characters from the Harry Potter series, and I think our precious pup is going dressed as […]
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10 Halloween Games Perfect for Parties
My kiddos (as darling as they are) graciously volunteered me to be the Room Mom for their classrooms this year. After the initial shock, I decided that I could absolutely rock this “Room Mom” thing. If you’re like me, and suddenly in charge of planning a Halloween game for your child’s classroom, these party game […]
Toddler Halloween Costumes You Can Make
Picking toddler Halloween costumes can be seriously tough! It seems like your vision and your toddler’s vision never seem to match up. This year, instead of spending a fortune on a store bought costume that will likely rip before the night is over (yes, my daughter’s Tinkerbell costume didn’t even make it through the night one […]
13 Quilting Hacks that will Make Quilting Easier
What can quilting hacks do for you? Well, a lot! Especially if you are new to quilting. Quilting is such a useful hobby, and it’s one of the most fun. At least most of the time . . . sometimes it can become monotonous, tricky, and hard to get done if your sewing machine is […]
10 Cute DIY Headband Ideas
Headbands are darling accessories that improve any outfit. And they are certainly not just for little kids! Headbands can be the most amazing hair accessory for adults as well. And they are super easy to make! The take very little fabric or time. I’ve gathered together some of the very cutest headband ideas so that […]
Learn How to Whitewash A Pumpkin
White washed pumpkins are all the rage this fall! Use them to decorate your front porch, mantel, or even your entry way! You’ll be amazed at how adding a coat of paint can turn a generic pumpkin totally farmhouse chic. Here’s what you need to make this at home: 1. Craft Pumpkins (you can find one […]
How to Paint an Upholstered Chair {and Not be a Disaster}
A good quality product, good method or technique and knowledge usually mean that you’ll have a finished product to be proud of. This is exactly what I experienced when I tried to paint an upholstered chair. I even tried twice. The first time, I didn’t have anything quality and my product got chucked out! Thankfully, […]
10 Ways to Refashion Your Clothes
Ready for a closet makeover? But you don’t have money to drown? You’re in luck. Check out a few of these ideas for the perfect revamp. First, Alessia. This is how I feel every day of my life. Check out a few of her ideas to fix that. Life is Beautiful: get this: the skirt was […]
Twig Crafts: Gettin’ Twiggy With It
As a DIYer, I like to reuse and repurpose craft supplies whenever I can. It’s lovely when you can create a new craft from things that you already have. That’s why I love twig crafts. If you haven’t already, head out to your yard or garden to gather and collect as many twigs as you […]
Sewing Stitches 101: Which Stitch is Right For Your Project?
When I first learned how to sew, one of the things I struggled the most with was deciding which stitch to use for my hand-sewing projects. For a while, I just used the same stitch for everything and that resulted in many ruined projects! I wish that I knew the difference between them all when […]