This DIY T-Shirt tote is easy peasy to make with the awesome template from Nancy’s Notions and a sewing machine. I think it is the perfect teacher gift for teachers who have been at it for many years in a row and already have all the mugs and apple things they can handle. It is also great for special teachers like band directors and drama teachers. With performances and events …
DIY Weighted Plush Anxiety Buster Monsters for Calming Kiddos These weighted stuffed monsters are really cute, super soft and heavier on their bottoms than their tops. I made the pattern this way because some of the kiddos I know like weighted animals to hold as they find it calming. The weighted monsters can be made from any fabrics but we love using fleece best. These DIY weighted monsters for calming …
Spring is a great time to create home decor that is bright, cheery and full of flowers. Our girls are in a unicorn craze right now which is totally magical. This unicorn flower pillow came out so great because I used a new tool from Nancy’s Notions on the corners. I cannot wait to share it with you and show you how you can make a unicorn flower pillow for …
I am excited to share another great way that Girl Scouts (and all people) can make a difference through being in service. This project is so much fun! From collecting the little trinkets to go in the pillow to the creating, it is just fun. This DIY I Spy sensory pillow service project is a great little beginner sewing project that makes a big difference. The completed pillows are a …
Here is the backstory on how the recycled jeans and felt apron came to be. Zoe took her old jean with holes out of the trash, looked at me and said, “How could you?” I gathered up different fabrics and felt and brainstormed. I decided to make an apron for Zoe using those jeans she saved from a grave of food slop and garbage. This is what we ended …
Making these fleece blankets for rescue pets is such a great service project for kids. Teaching kids that they can make a difference is so important. Whether that difference is being made for humans, wild animals, the environment or pets – kids are so empowered when they create something that makes the world a better and more joyful one. These hand stitched fleece puppy blankets are an awesome first stitching …
For some crazy reason, I am a little obsessed with snow globes this year. I made this one for my neighbor’s one year old daughter who also loves them! She can play with it because the pieces on it can be manipulated and moved around. I started with a pile of felt from Kunin Group. The felt that you can buy by the yard is best because you can get …
Today it happened! I GOT A PINK SCHWINN. Ryp and I were in Target and there it was, hanging from a high rack looking at me. It was. It was staring me down and I almost heard it saying, “I am your bike. Get me down.” I told Ryp that bike should be mine and he said, “Great, let’s buy it!” He did. He bought me a bright pink Schwinn!!! …
I am so excited to share these Laura Kelly Traceable Doodle Art Patterns! I have four done and ready for you in my SHOP Laura Kelly store. I am totally loving all of the ways that they can be used but this…this is my favorite. I used the turtle doodle in the Frogs and Friends set and made this adorable tote bag. First let me share the Traceable Doodle Pattern …
I was working away today up-cycling some jeans into spring fashion items and then all of a sudden…boom! I had some upcycled studio decor with old jeans and fabric from AdornIt. I also received an amazing box of products from Fairfield and found myself pretty excited to use the stuffing and pillow form. This stuff happens around here. One thing leads to another and then TaDa…new things from the old. …