Make Your Own Canvas Beach Windbreak
Last summer we had a marvelous two week beach vacation planned at one of my very favorite spots to visit – Cannon Beach, Oregon. It’s a dreamy beach, miles long and extra wide so there’s plenty of room for walking, running, flying kites or…
Turn Old Jeans into Jean Shorts
I had a pair of jeans that had seen better days, and recently one of the knees gave out. My kids were a little too obsessed about how I ripped my pants and made a deal about it every time I wore them, so…
Kidproofing the Kindle: A DIY Kindle Fire Cover
My husband got a Kindle Fire this past Christmas, and ever since then he’s been tempting fate with it by leaving it around naked (no cover)! I’d been meaning to make a cover for it for awhile but when I accidentally dropped a brush…
Valentine’s Day Pillow Cover
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I thought I’d add to my holiday decorating by making a pillow cover for the occasion. Last year right around this time I made a pillow for my bed using an easy technique and so I…
Tooth Fairy Pouch
My little girl lost her first tooth last night, and I sewed up a little pouch that she could put her tooth in and stick under her pillow. I didn’t want the teeny tiny tooth to get lost under the pillow, and risk the…
Red Pom Poms
I’ve been decorating all day trying to get ready for our big bash Saturday – today I’m making pompoms to hang off the patio umbrella to spice it up a bit.
A Striped Headband
I made two more headbands this afternoon. Another small one for my daughter and a larger one for me. Mine has a knot in the middle – I’m not loving how it turned out, but I’ve got ideas for the next one now.
Little Girl’s Headscarf Tutorial
My dear friend sent my kids a package today, and one of the gifts inside was a lovely little girl’s headscarf. It looks absolutely darling on my daughter, and it looked like it might be so simple to make. Turns out it was –…
Denim Headband Disaster
My son grew out of a favorite pair of jeans, and because the knees were both ripped out I couldn’t donate them. I stuck them into my fabric stash and then started pondering what to do with them. I had the idea to make…
Bunting Night Four – All Done!
I finished the bunting! Yay! It turned out really cute. I used 5/8-inch polyester ribbon and sewed each triangle onto the ribbon. I just estimated the spacing so its not always entirely even but that helps its sweet folksy look. I decided to divide…
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