The Christmas decorations are put away now. It’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. I’m currently working on a great new Valentine’s day decoration but until then check out these . . . . . Conversation Heart Play Cookies Monet-Inspired Decor Another Valentine’s Day Decoration Or a mailbox for all those valentines! I […] Read more…
Tutorial
Christmas Stocking Bunting – A Tutorial
I love the idea of stockings hung by the fire – especially at Christmas. Here’s a quick tutorial for Christmas stocking bunting to hang by your fire. You’ll need: Stiff Felt Fabric scraps (or from fat quarters) Double fold bias tape (1 package) Thread Sharpie or fabric marker Stocking Pattern (found here) Start by cutting […] Read more…
The Ruffle Headband
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving! Today I wanted to share with you a great idea I had for a ruffle (or more accurately – a gathered) headband. It’s very simple and a it would make a great stocking stuffer or gift for a friend in the office. You’ll need: 22″ […] Read more…
Freezer Paper 101
A lot of you have asked me about a freezer paper tutorial, so here it is. Using freezer paper to paint images on clothing is an easy, inexpensive way to spice up a plain shirt. You’ll need: Freezer paper (also known as butcher’s paper – it has a waxy feel to one side) X-Acto knife […] Read more…
Bookshelf Facelift
One of the last projects I’m going to share with you for Far Far Away week is how to give a little facelift to an inexpensive bookshelf. I took this…. and transformed it into this…. The bookshelf I’m starting with is a particleboard bookshelf. Yup, really inexpensive. It’s too dark for my daughter’s bedroom so […] Read more…