Quilted Valentine Pillow Decor Valentine’s Day comes up so quickly in the new year. I love it because it is a time to celebrate love and friendship. I am a big fan of decorating the house for all of the reasons possible. With couches in three rooms and beds in four, there is always a need for more throws. This quilted Valentine pillow decor is a fantastic project for using …
This is a great year to whip up a DIY hot cocoa Valentine card with a free printable using two things I love, Xyron’s Mega Runner and my Hot Cocoa die that I designed for Sizzix. I made these darling little boxes with decorative cards and embellishments to compliment a single hot cocoa packet and sprinkled marshmallows. It is so easy to make lots of them for a classroom of …
It is time to kick off the season of LOVE and all things Valentines!!! While it is always emotional to take down Christmas decorations and let go, I do love getting ready for Valentine’s Day. I made a garland several years ago for the tree when I was super inspired by all things sock monkey and this holiday season used it on our headboard. I added this felt Valentine heart …
Gnome Painting Step By Step for Kids and Adults Looking for paint and sip ideas or something to do alone? Look no further. If you have been following my journey this holiday season then you are already aware of my new obsession. I LOVE gnomes. This step by step gnome painting was the first of many that I painted for gifts this year (and decorations around my home). I used …
You have plenty of days left to make these last minute gift wrap bags using Oly*Fun from Fairfield World. They take about 5 minutes each to make and they are not only super cute, but re-usable too. You can buy Oly*Fun by the yard at your local craft store so getting the supplies is just a quick trip away (and if you are like me at this time of year …
This felt reindeer garland and Christmas decoration projects galore post shares lots of fun ways to celebrate the season while making things and having a ball. I made the felt reindeer garland with the Dresden template from Nancy’s Notions and it worked like a charm. I am also a member of the Kunin Felt Dream Team and love to create things with felt. This post is sponsored by Nancy’s Notions …
Quilted Christmas Tree Throw Pillow I whipped this quilted Christmas tree throw pillow up using fabric scraps and a Dresden Plate. I love when I can put my favorite little pieces of fabric to great use like this. This pillow makes a beautiful decoration and also is filled with memories, the memories of the larger pieces of the same fabric and the projects they created. Supplies/Materials Needed ½ Yard Fabric …
It’s the perfect time to sew a placemat for Santa with a Dresden template. Christmas is coming and this is the perfect touch to add to Christmas Eve festivities. We always leave cookies and milk for Santa and vegetable sticks for the reindeer. Handmade gifts and decorations are so special and this one is no different! Before we start sewing, how about a FREE letter template for Santa? Okay, let’s …
I am so excited to have received a copy of Beverly (from Flamingo Toes) new book, Vintage Home Sewing. It is filled with eight adorable projects for your home and for gifting. I made some super cute holiday coasters using her pattern and directions for Simple Hexie Coasters. I am happy about sharing them with you and sharing more about the book too! These are my darling coasters. You can …
DIY Giant Gnome Pillow Beginner Sewing Project This gnome pillow holiday decorations was ridiculously easy peasy to whip up today. I had this fear that is was going to be hard but oh my gosh, not so much. It took about an hour from start to finish and I am super excited to share the directions with you. If you are following along as a regular reader then you know …