Raise your hand if you’re a guilty hoarder of fabric remnants. I am! And one of the most usefully useless things I’ve acquired over the years are remnants from cutoff pants. Denim’s such a wonderfully hearty fabric, I just hate to throw it out! Not to mention that someday I hope to make a braided […]
9 Clever Ways to Reuse Bread Bags
Once upon a time, I tried to keep a journal of everything I threw away. However, it quickly became apparent that most of what I tossed was plastic packaging: cereal bags, granola bar wrappers, coffee bags. Most of what I was throwing was tied to my food. It was at this point that I […]
Earth-Friendly Crafting: 100 Things to Recycle & Make
I received a copy of this book for review. While the book was complimentary, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. 100 Things to Recycle and Make by Fiona Hayes is an awesome book! As a crafty mama, I’ve always loved the idea of working side by side on a project […]
Ka-POW! It’s the Cutest Kid Superhero Cape EVER!
KA-POW! SMASH! BAM! Who doesn’t love pretending to be a super hero? I do! And my toddler loves it, too. One of my favorite things about having littles is that I can make things for them: Halloween costumes, mittens, booties, robes, leg warmers, or just take their old clothes and turn them into cute […]
Inexpensive, DIY Wedding Hairpiece
So you’re getting married…. Congratulations! Weddings can be so fun! And such a headache to plan…. And so expensive…. Okay, I’ll try not to be a downer. Weddings really aren’t my thing, but gettin’ hitched is an exciting time! I loved our wedding and found a number of ways to cut costs. The […]
Simple, Sweet, No Sew Baby Hat Keepsake
Baby hats. Could anything possibly be cuter? And the hat that baby comes home from the hospital in is a keepsake to be treasured. Unfortunately, most wind up in a bin, lost amongst other baby clothes that hold memories only to be passed on when baby has a baby of their own. This post contains […]
Impossibly Delicious Eggnog Cheesecake
There are so many things to love about the holidays: time with family and friends, good food, festive lights, jolly music. Okay, who am I kidding? I’m actually a huge Grinch and I really don’t care for the holidays (especially the music), but there is one thing that I do love — the desserts. Once […]
The Perfect Holiday Toddler Craft Time Ornament Making Activity
Last year, As we were staring down the barrel at baby #2’s arrival, I started to panic. What on Earth am I supposed to do with a two year old when I just need to sit and nurse? How am I supposed to keep her busy? What if she doesn’t want to nap?! Enter the […]
Upcycled Toddler Sweater Dress
Looking for the easiest project ever? Look no further. You’ve found it! When my sister-in-law accidentally shrunk a cute, pink, wool sweater, she knew exactly where to bring it to ensure it would see a good second life. You see, I have a fairly sizable obsession with wool, so when she showed it to me, […]
Finishing & Care of Your Braided Wool Rug
This is the seventh post in a seven post series on wool rug braiding. Previous posts include Supplies & Wool Basics, Planning Your Braided Wool Rug, Disassembly & Felting, Stripping, Stitching, & Spooling, Starting Your Braided Wool Rug, and Lacing Your Braided Wool Rug. This post contains affiliate links. Congratulations! You’re almost done with […]
