What mother or grandmother wouldn’t love to look at pictures of their kids or grandkids while sewing for them cute outfits and accessories? This easy Mother’s Day Craft, a wood “love” letter sign decoupaged with die cut scissors, was as fun to make as it is to look at. Mother’s Day Craft: Wood “Love” Letter […]
When my best friend asked me to plan her baby shower for her, I was ecstatic…until I tried searching for a unique baby shower theme. I wanted to be creative and find a theme that combined a traditional baby shower with something my best friend would love. Because my friend’s a substitute teacher, spends most […]
Although I won’t physically be able to attend the Kentucky Derby in Louisville this May, I will still be at Churchill Downs in spirit. And you can too, because I’ve created a complete, fool-proof plan for throwing the best Kentucky Derby party ever! From choosing the perfect DIY decorations to creating a delicious Kentucky-themed tasting […]
I love buttons. They add a soft, homey, gentle touch to every layout as well as texture and interesting dimension. There is another special reason I like to use buttons in my creations. They were a gift, a gift from my late grandmother. My grandmother used to love her sewing, and she had a huge […]
Embellishing is everywhere! A huge trend on designer runways, the look of overly-embellished shirts, pants, purses and more is taking fashion by storm. I love it—the more sparkle the better!—and it’s totally doable for a DIY. In this tutorial, I take a printed graphic tee and add rhinestones and sew-on embellishments for a multi-dimensional piece. […]
Wedding favors can be a polarizing topic. Some brides see them as an essential component of their wedding day while others see them as a waste of money. Regardless of your view, it’s nice to know you have the option to create DIY wedding favors on a budget. Whether you go the sentimental route or […]
Henri Matisse remarked that “There is nothing more difficult, for a truly creative painter, than to paint a rose, because before he can do so, he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted.” But what if learning how to make a rose brooch can trigger memories of all the roses one ever saw? Roses […]
As a kid, Easter was one of my favorite holidays. Each year, my mom would let us go to the store to pick out our Easter basket. Inevitably, I would pick out something bright pink and large enough to hold as many eggs as possible! Typically, our tradition was to come down on Easter morning […]
We all have acrylic paints in our stash but we don’t always know how to use them and get the best results. Using acrylic paints can seem complicated but if you follow these 5 tips you will create beautiful projects with no problem. Brushes First, it’s important to use the right brushes. Acrylic paint brushes […]
Mother’s Day is a special holiday that means a lot to both moms and their children alike. Though not everyone has a mother, almost all of us have a special woman in our lives who we like to honor with flowers, poems, balloons, or other Mother’s Day crafts. This is especially a holiday that kids […]
