PAINT YOUR VERY OWN WOOD SIGN WITH VINYL LETTERING WITH MY STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL AND FREE SVG FILES. I have always adored quote boards that I see in my friend's houses, but I haven't decorated my home with any yet. I never know which one to get and I'm not the best at organizing home decor. But one day I was at Joanns and saw some towels with quotes on them that I really liked and decided ... Read More about How to make woods sign with vinyl lettering + free svg files
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Beautiful Girls Dress Pattern
Today I would love to share with you a beautiful girls dress pattern by Simple Life Pattern Company. Spring is finally here and I'm loving it. The cherry blossoms have just begun to bloom, which are my favorite. Probably because one of my favorite colors are pink and they bloom just in time for my birthday. And just in time for some beautiful spring dresses. I have really enjoyed making ... Read More about Beautiful Girls Dress Pattern
DIY Boy Pajamas
Today I am sharing with you size 7 DIY boy pajamas. My kids have outgrown their pajamas from last summer and it's that time of year that all the spring and summer clothes are showing up on the racks at the department stores. So I drafted up some patterns to make some really cute unique pajamas that no one else will have. These DIY kids pajamas are really simple to make. When I made my ... Read More about DIY Boy Pajamas
11 more sewing tools you should have
Here are the exact sewing tools I use every time I sew. These tools make sewing projects easier to accomplish. I have been sewing for over 20 years and I wanted to share with you the sewing tools I use every time I sew. There’s not much more you need for sewing crafts to get the job done. I don't buy anything fancy. These are must have items that help the sewing process go very ... Read More about 11 more sewing tools you should have
Turn Holey Jeans into Shorts
Do your boys wear holes into their pants as quickly as mine do? I seams like two months after I buy them and holes are already forming! Why are boys so rough on their clothes? This summer my boys needed more shorts, but instead of buying some, I turned their holey jeans into shorts instead of throwing them away. This way we get a little more use out of them. It’s really simple actually and ... Read More about Turn Holey Jeans into Shorts
Sewing For Beginners
Start sewing today with these basic tools. You don't need anything else to start out. Would you like to sew, but don't know what to start with? Does sewing look intimidating? Are your kids interested in sewing, but you don't know how to teach them? I would love to help you get started with this guide to sewing for beginners. Sewing doesn't have to be scary or difficult. There are so many ... Read More about Sewing For Beginners
DIY Rice Pack Hand warmers
MAKE YOUR VERY OWN RICE PACK HAND WARMERS OR RICE PACK COOL PACKS. Today’s tutorial is for rice pack hand warmers. You can use these in the winter to keep your hands warm, or rubbing them on sore muscles. You can also turn them into cold packs by keeping them in the freezer and then they are nice and cold when you need them. These are also great for headaches, cramps, and ... Read More about DIY Rice Pack Hand warmers
10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Our husband’s and father’s are hard workers at providing for our families, and it is that time of year we get to celebrate them. Sometimes we make gifts, buy gifts, give pictures, etc. I’ve put together this list of 10 Father’s Day gift ideas for you that I’d like to share with you today. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure page to learn more. A ... Read More about 10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas
10 Fun Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day
I love Valentine's Day because it gives me a reason to teach my kids to be kinder to each other. They always seem to be fighting and yelling, so a whole 14 days of thinking of others and showing love helps them to think of their actions and words. We've been talking for quite a few days about using kind words and filling each others emotional buckets. Here are the 10 fun crafts and activities ... Read More about 10 Fun Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Dry Erase Calendar Tutorial
How do you keep track of your family's appointments, classes, places to be, etc? I use a dry erase calendar and google calendar. I haven’t been very successful in using physical paper planners to keep track of things. Years ago I used a dry erase calendar from our local office supply store. It probably measured 20”x20”. Over time it started falling apart. We had it for at least 10 years. ... Read More about Dry Erase Calendar Tutorial
Easy DIY Hot Pad Tutorial
For Christmas, I like to make handmade gifts. They are more personal and have more meaning since I put time and effort into them. So for Christmas last month, I made hot pads. In this easy DIY hot pad tutorial, you will produce a cute, high quality, personalized product. "This post contains affiliate links for your convenience." Everyone uses hot pads to put hot things on ... Read More about Easy DIY Hot Pad Tutorial
Make your own raglan t-shirt pattern
There's two reasons it's so fun outfitting my kids in homemade clothes. One, I get to pick out the cute fabric. And two, I get to sew, which I love! I just bought my first JUKI Serger Sewing Machine on Amazon and my first projects were long sleeve raglan t-shirts for my three youngest kids. Here, you will learn how to make your own raglan t-shirt pattern. "This post contains affiliate ... Read More about Make your own raglan t-shirt pattern