Ready for an ’80s flashback? Here’s a refresher on how to create the iconic topsy turvy ponytail, and give it a romantic spin. I like styling this look off to the side as it gives it a modern twist. It also allows you to add some pretty accessories, namely a pretty clip. How to Do […]
My friend, Ginny of Darling Adventures, created this awesome video tutorial for creating a notebook cover for those plain old composition notebooks we used way back in gradeschool. I thought the idea was genius! Now, you can buy those cheap composition books and make them pretty with removable covers. That is so much easier on […]
I found this little project over on Pinterest and knew I had to give it a go. It is such a cute way to store matches (and light them too) and I do love putting my mason jars to work. How to Make Your DIY Mason Jar Match Holder Stuff you’ll need: Mason Jar Strike […]
Epps!! I’ve sewn my very first t-shirt! I can’t even believe it’s taken me this long to branch out into sewing with knit fabric. I mean, I’ve already had my sewing machine for almost two years now. Sheesh! Why the long wait in tackling stretchy fabric? Like most who are new to sewing, I wasn’t […]
Daisies are perhaps some of the sweetest flowers around. They are so cheerful! I was in the need of bunches of daisies for an amazing project I had in mind, and so I decided to create a pattern and crochet some of my own. I’ll be sharing my fun daisy project on the blog soon, […]
Have big dreams? Then, you need a big dreamcatcher, because sometimes just any old dream catcher won’t do. Ready to catch some big dreams?? How to Make a Big Dreamcatcher 1. You’ll need a large embroidery hoop. 2. Take the hoop apart. We’ll only need the inner hoop. 3. Wrap yarn around the hoop. I […]
I was so excited when Kelli of True Bias invited me to participate in her ornament exchange this year. Last year’s exchange looked like so much fun! I mean, just look at these adorable coat ornaments Kelli made. I wanted to join not only for the myriad of handcrafted ornaments I’d receive in my mailbox, but also because it […]
Do you have a pair of shoes with tired old soles ready to be made new again? All they need are pretty pom pom shoe clips to give them a new spring to their step. It’s not like the poms will cover up your entire shoe, it’s that they give them new life. After all […]
I am so excited to be participating in the Dear Stella Challenge over at Kollabora! For this challenge several bloggers were chosen to make something creative with fabrics we received from Dear Stella. My project is a simple decorative box that anyone can make. There is no need for a sewing machine for this one! […]
Well, here it is. My clutch for the sew-a-long with See Kate Sew. This little clutch was a lot of firsts for me. My first pattern. My first bag. My first button hole. My first time using interfacing. It was fun, and not intimidating, putting my sewing machine to work on this project. I really learned […]