Is it a bird, plane, or flying saucer? This week on Photo Frenzy, my sisters and I are sharing night pictures. I went out into my backyard to practice my photography a little bit. I set up the tripod and tried focusing on tiny stars in the sky (not that easy). In this picture you…
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Reader Feature
Reader Feature I love getting emails from my readers. They make me feel so special. Amy sent me an email with pictures of a few Road Trip Satchels she made using my tutorial. Amy made these three bags for her two daughters and her Fresh Air Fund “daughter.” She also whipped up a few water bottle holders using…
Let’s Tie It On
Do you, or a loved one, need a place to hang your ties? Well, look no further my friends. I have a solution, and all your tie organizing problems can go away today. No! This is not a pathetic washboard. This is amazing Dollar Store tie rack! My Brother in law has a bajillion ties….
Messy Tessie
Messy Tessie My sugar bug, Tess, started preschool today. She was so little last year, and this year she walked into school like an old pro. I pick my battles with this one. Picking out Tess’ clothes is not a battle I need to win. She is her own stylist, and loves it. Tess told me…
Five for Five
Five for Five Lately I am on a roll. In the last month I have tried 5 new recipes. All 5 have been delicious. All 5 have been from Martha Stewart. 1. Pasta with basil, tomatoes and pearl mozzarella. recepie from Martha Stewart Living. 2. Blueberry muffins with fresh blueberries. recipe from Martha’s Baking Handbook. 3. Rich…
No I am not M.I.A.
No I am not M.I.A. No, I didn’t just get back from some lavish all expenses paid trip. I did just get back from the hospital. Yes, it was for me and no I wasn’t secretly having a baby or getting some kind of plastic surgery. I have been laboring a very un welcomed kidney…
Sew Some Birds
Tweet Tweet We have some new spring birds at our house. Not real birds, just colorful fabric ones. I had thought about selling these back in the day, and realized I am not a business person. I don’t do well with sewing for a business, and I would rather everyone enjoying making their own. This is a…
Frou Frou Necklace
A Frou Frou Necklace This tutorial is to give you the basics of making this necklace. Use your creativity to make the necklace yours! Supplies: Waxed thread Needle Beads Scraps of knit fabric 1. Cut your knit into 1.5 inch squares of smaller. I use five squares per flower. I cut a total of 15…
Handled Towel
Can you handle it? Last Friday I shared my handled towel tutorial on SEI Lifestyle. For those that didn’t see it, I’m sharing it here today. Supplies: 1 towel washed 26-30 inches of grosgrain ribbon iron on transfers from SEI Crafts sewing machine 1. The trick to making this towel is to fold it just the right way. Follow the picture above…
Tutorials
Tutorials Sewing Projects Sunglasses Case Headband Holder Hobo Mittens Notebooks with pizazzz Big Kid Bib …