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This post was originally written in March of 2011. Every year, my sister, sister-in-law, mom and I go on a trip to the mountains. Yep. Just us girls. And sometimes we get in a little girly “trouble”. But what are girls weekends for if you can’t just let go and enjoy yourself? No men in…
It’s time for the Learn to Sew Series! I have been following Amber’s series from Crazy Little Projects for the past month and we have created some amazing things. This week, we used her ruffle instructions to create a Ruffled Grocery Bag! But first, lets review what we have learned so far: In lesson #1, we…
We are now in our fourth week of the Learn to Sew Series by Amber from Crazy Little Projects! In lesson #1, we learned how to sew a straight line and created some great Designer Dustcloths. In lesson #2 , we learned the use of the zig-zag stitch and made up a cute Dinosaur Hooded Towel. And in lesson #3,…
I am very excited to tell you that my Quilled Aluminum Snowflakes have been featured in the recently released FREE ebook by All Free Christmas Crafts. This ebook features fully illustrated tutorials for eight different snowflake and snowy projects. All of them unique and beautiful! The ebooks that the folks at All Free Christmas…
It’s time for another look at the Learn to Sew Series by Amber from Crazy Little Projects. I’ve been following the series and already have several great projects completed. In lesson #1, we learned how to sew a straight line and created some great Designer Dustcloths. In lesson #2 , we learned the use of the zig-zag stitch and made…
It seemed time to come up with a new free pattern to give to all my favorite readers. And that would be you! With the cold weather all around, I thought a Winter Fairy might be appropriate. I used the pattern to create this metal embossed Winter Fairy out of a couple disposable aluminum cookie sheets, similar to how…
With Valentines Day right around the corner, I’m betting if you are a crafty person, you are looking for some great new ideas. One look around the web and it was easy to choose some fabulous projects to show you. All with the theme of hearts and all very simple to create! So check out…
I’ve been following the Learn to Sew Series by Amber from Crazy Little Projects. Already, in lesson #1, we’ve learned how to sew a straight line and created some great Designer Dustcloths! Amber’s lesson #2 walks us through the use of the zig-zag stitch which apparently has lots of great uses including finishing raw edges, applique and button holes. Her…
I do a lot of work with recycled materials, and one of my favorites to work with is disposable aluminum cookie sheets. Here are four entirely different craft ideas for disposable aluminum. Turns out, it is a very versatile medium! Faux Tin Tiles created from a recycled disposable cookie sheet. A bit of embossing with…
I am thrilled to tell you that Crafts ‘n Things Magazine is featuring my Faux Tin Tiles along with six more free patterns available to make these unusual thrifty tiles. Be sure to check out your local craft store for the February issue, where they not only feature my tutorial, but many other great home…
Welcome to my new series, “Meet the Bloggers”! About once a month, I plan on introducing you to some of my favorite bloggers. And what better way to get to know them than to ask them a personal question! This month’s question is, “Tell us about your most embarrassing moment“. And believe it or…
During week one of the Learn to Sew Series by Crazy Little Projects, Amber taught us how to sew a straight line. Seems easy enough, but for someone learning to sew, sewing a straight line is pretty darn important, right? Now I have to admit that I am not a beginning sewer, but this series…
Stuck in the house with the wintery weather all around you? Well, I’m linking up with a bunch of other great crafty bloggers to bring you a whole bunch of wintery snowflake projects! My contribution? Well how about a bit of quilled aluminum snowflake goodness? I made a whole batch of these beauties out of…
Create a unique quilted look that involves absolutely no sewing at all! This Faux Quilted Bulletin Board is made with foam and fabric scraps and is a beautiful focal piece for your room! My tutorial even includes a free pattern for you to download! The husband works for a company that gets large parts in…
There are some amazing free quilt patterns on the internet available for you when you need the inspiration. So, I wanted to save you a few steps and show you some really nice ones that I’ve run across. I was super excited when I was contacted this week by the folks at Fave Quilts.com,…