Category: DIY

  • Easy to make Apron and Hot Pads

    Easy to make Apron and Hot Pads

    I love to make gifts. I like to work with the 100% cotton kitchen towels that you can purchase at your local craft store.  The fabric is heavy and durable. It is less expensive than buying fabric (if you can even find any as heavy) especially if you can get them on sale. I purchased…

  • Knitted Bead Bag

    Knitted Bead Bag

    I grew up learning all sorts of crafts. When I was a girl, a hundred years ago, it seemed like everyone learned how to embroidery, crochet, knit, etc.. At least in my small world they did. I love to knit but don’t always take the time to do so.  As I was going through my…

  • Grocery Bag Dispenser

    Grocery Bag Dispenser

    My grocery bag dispenser is one of the handiest things I’ve ever made. I love it, I get to hid all my ugly plastic grocery bags and they are easy to grab when I need one. I found this pattern tutorial on one of my favorite sites Moda Bake Shop. The directions are really easy…

  • Americana Welcome

    Americana Welcome

      In an effort to use up more stuff and make something new for the 4th of July I came up with this super easy welcome. I found a couple of short 2″ X 4″ pieces and cut them into 2-3 1/2″, 3″, 4″, 5″ 5 1/2″ and 6″ lengths.  The size of each letter…

  • Magnet Paper Dolls

    Magnet Paper Dolls

    I have been thinking about new ways to entertain Savannah.  She’s two and sometimes just needs something new to occupy her attention for the next 15 10 5 minutes.  I had an interesting idea the other day, paper dolls.  Paper and a two year old don’t always mix well… what could be used thats stronger than paper?…