i'm not a big fan of the actual candy corn, but the stuffed version i like just fine.it's a lot more cuddly too. i suppose you could cuddle with the candy, but it might get sticky. edit: er. candy corn is yellow on the bottom. then orange, THEN white. oh well. i like this way better, but if you feel the need, go ahead and make yours the … [Read more...]
peek a boo board tutorial
September 25, 2009 By 5 Comments
i found this great idea in an old preschool activity book my mom bought at a library sale and did my own version of a peek a boo board.basically, a board with some flaps to lift up and see pictures underneath, which you can change to keep it interesting for your child.fun stuff! let's get going! (rah rah!) Click below for more! you'll need: … [Read more...]
pleated neckline tutorial
September 24, 2009 By 5 Comments
alright, so this is in no way a new idea...but it's my take on updating a shirt with some fun ruffly-looking pleats! basically, while i was getting dressed i saw this shirt and said,"BINGO! that needs some ruffly pleated things." and, 20 minutes later, this shirt was done. quick and painless!you'll need: a tired boring shirt. wrinkly bottom … [Read more...]
bunting tutorial and giveaway
September 21, 2009 By 55 Comments
i just love me a good bunting. don't you? if you don't, well, this isn't quite the tutorial for you. but if you do, stick around! i'm gonna show you how to make one!i am making an autumn one. (can't you tell) Click below for more! You'll need:heat n bond, fabric, interfacing, bias tape, or quilt binding, pinking shears, and a rotary cutter sure is … [Read more...]
memory game tutorial
September 9, 2009 By 20 Comments
you remember those memory card games, right? so fun, and so easy to make yourself a set! i've seen it with pictures too!what you'll need:16 wooden squares (i found mine at michael's for 30 cents a pop, and they are 2.5 inches square)scrapbook papermod podgefoam brushcut paper into squares (2 3/8 inches fit the best) 2 each, of course. it's great to … [Read more...]
cute dishtowels! why thank you.
August 28, 2009 By 28 Comments
here's an easy and quick project! it took me literally 15 minutes, including taking the pictures. they are cute dishtowels to wipe your hands on, and an awesome way to keep them put.keep reading for more on that...first off, you ll need: Click below for more details!dishtowels 1 strip per towel of fabric. mine were 16 inches wide, so i cut my … [Read more...]
scrub a dub washcloth and bias tape tutorial
August 23, 2009 By 13 Comments
so this is like two tutorials in one. wowzas! the first part is the bias tape, and then comes the washcloth. fun stuff. here we go! Click below for more! first off, here is a picture showing what the bias is...basically diagonally across your fabric. (sorry if you knew that, but i didn't for a loong time) you'll want to cut strips in whatever width … [Read more...]
play oven mitts
August 19, 2009 By 14 Comments
so, i thought i was quite brilliant thinking of this.i have bursts of brilliancy sometimes, you see.i've had these dollar store oven mitts that my mom got me for awhile. i loove the fabric. very retro! i figured i could use them in sadie's play kitchen (you know, whenever we get one), and she would just look cute with these huge oven mitts on her … [Read more...]
bow/clippy holder tutorial
August 17, 2009 By 12 Comments
sadie's hair bow and clips have been a little out of control lately. the cute little bowl i bought to put them in has overflowed. (flown?) alas, a new way of controlling the chaos was needed. and she doesn't even wear bows every day. momma just got carried away with the glue gun. AGAIN.i've seen some tutorials for these...but it's pretty … [Read more...]
Freezer Paper Stencils, yes, another tutorial.
July 12, 2009 By 17 Comments
Honestly, I'm not a know-it-all...although some of you might think so after my recent rash of tutorials. It's just so fun learning a new craft, I love to share it with you! So here's how to do a freezer paper stencil...and if you're sick of me talking about stuff, I don't blame you. (but hey, isn't that the point of a blog?)I got my freezer paper … [Read more...]