This little project was totally inspired by Connor. After all, when your six-year-old starts cutting up a comic book to save his favorite pictures, what else is there to do but turn it into something cool. This is a really quick project that you can easily get your kids involved in. It’s a great upcycling […] Read more…
Oops…..
| Apparel
Sometimes projects don’t always turn out the way we expect them to. This little t-shirt for Connor started as this a simple little striped shirt (picked up from Target). I thought it would be fun to put a few cars in that large center stripe. I used my car template (previously used for making stamps) […] Read more…
Playful Puppy
| For Kids
A week ago, my little boy turned six! I can’t believe it! Connor’s always wanted a puppy, but we don’t really have the space a dog needs and I’m very allergic (cats too). So, when I saw this little puppy pattern over at Bugga Bugs, I just had to get it for him. It was […] Read more…
Taking the Plunge
| Fabric
Well, I’ve finally done it! Punkin Patterns is now on Facebook, Twitter, and Pintrest. Come follow me . . . if you want. ;D Also. . . . Here’s a peek at what’s sitting on my cutting table this week . . . . Vintage Sheets! Read more…
Doll Mattress – how to make one for any size doll bed
Since we Gwyneth repainted my old doll cradle, her poor dollies have been sleeping without a mattress. Well, we had to remedy that! I designed this simple mattress with fun details – piping and fabric covered buttons! So here’s how to make a cute doll mattress for ANY SIZE doll bed or cradle: Start by […] Read more…