I have worked with Cutting Edge stencils several times (see my living room wall HERE and my bathroom wall HERE) and they have recently introduced a NEW and adorable stencil line called ColorFoldz! These are SO SO cute and I am offering one reader the chance to win 2 ColorFoldz and one pack of markers. […]
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Sewing for an Elephant Charity: embrACE the elephants
I am excited to be a part of the Gingercake Holiday Gift Sewing Series again. Check out my owls from a few years back. Part of this series is a new giveaway each week. This week, she is offering a choice of 3 of my Mouse House Creations patterns AND a $50 Bloomerie Fabrics certificate. […]
The Switch Out Cape: Free Pattern
Introducing The Switch Out Cape! The free pattern includes sizes 3, 6, and 9. This is a super fun, detachable cape that is SO easy to make and customize. *Supplies: Yardage of felt in various colors t-shirt sew-in Velcro/hook and tape (soft and flexible kind is best) FREE cape pattern/tutorial HERE *Print […]
Super Hero Masks: In the Hoop Embroidery
How fun are these masks? Janome sent me an amazing embroidery machine several months ago to review and try out, the Janome Memory Craft 500e. I have already made Star Wars towels for the kids’ bathroom, a really cool headband for Ainsley, a Valentine’s Day banner, now these fun masks. This was my first time […]
The Color Me Christmas Stocking: FREE Stocking Pattern
I thought it would be fun to create a Color Me Christmas stocking to display at the International Quilt Market next week. The best part is that I have a FREE Christmas stocking pattern and tutorial for you, so that you can use your Christmas Color Me fabrics! Simply download the pattern HERE. It is […]
Easy Pillowcase Tutorial: Featuring Color Me Fabric
Today, I am sharing how to make a super duper easy pillowcase, as shown in my Color Me Fabric post from Friday. These pillowcases are so easy to whip up that you will want to make a bunch for friends, family and even charity! The border print fabrics from my fabric line run from selvedge […]
Color Me Fabric: A Michael Miller and Mouse House Collaboration
Everyone has a bucket list, even if it is unspoken. There are accomplishments we hope to achieve, goals that we secretly hope come true, and situations that we hope to be in. One of my major bucket list items has come to fruition and I simply can’t believe it. I officially have a fabric line […]
Free Printable Valentine’s Day Tags and Pretzel Treats
Valentine’s Day is in less than a month and if you are anything like me, you wait until the night before to figure out what to send the kids to school with as their treats. Instead of purchasing store bought Valentine’s, I love to create something fun and unique and also let the kids get […]
Make Sock Puppets!
Keep this idea for long winter days to keep kids busy… make good old sock puppets! Sock puppets have been around forever, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t fun. Update them with fun socks and crazy accessories. You will need: *”fun” socks (purchased mine at Target on clearance) *fabric glue (or hot glue gun, […]
How to Make a Kaleidoscope
Learn how to easily make a kaleidoscope, using items you probably have lying around the house! Who doesn’t love a fun kaleidoscope, right? I am finally sharing the details of an article I had written months ago for Kids Crafts 1-2-3… look at the cutie pie that made the cover! First, gather your supplies. You […]
The Busy Blanket
I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Voting is up for Week #4: The Outdoor Challenge, so go over and vote for your favorites. This was a tough week for me because I don’t usually make outdoor crafts, so I have my fingers crossed! Thanks for all of the votes last week that helped me […]
Our Lollipop Forest
One of our favorite yearly activities is growing our Lollipop Forest on Easter morning! All you need to plant your very own Lollipop Forest are jelly beans and water! The night before Easter, simply let the kids plant the jelly beans in the back yard (or a pot on the porch), water them, and […]
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