Making Stuff

Here’s what I’m working on this weekend: 1. Moda Sugar Pop Quilt Moda sent me some samples of their new line called Sugar Pop, and I took out the blues/greens/browns to make a coin quilt that I’m loving so far. I have the layout all figured, I just need to start sewing! 2. Hat I’m […]

In today’s video, learn how to make my favorite kind of earrings! All you need is a pair of wire cutters and a glue gun, so you don’t have to be into jewelry making to create these. Enjoy!

We still have a few more days until Christmas…time for a few more kids crafts! Here’s how to make a Tissue Paper Wreath: You’ll need tissue paper paper plate scissors glue Cut out the center of the plate so it looks like a wreath. Glue scrunched up pieces of tissue paper all around until it’s […]

I knitted and crocheted gifts for everyone in my family this year. Besides my parents, I have 2 sisters, 3 brothers, 3 nieces, and 1 nephew. My wrists are a bit sore… But I love how everything turned out. These are some of my favorites: Chloe Cap Fingerless Gloves Crocheted Earwarmer A KnitKid Pattern (From […]

I have posted about these several times before, but appliqued bath towels are one of my favorite gifts to give. They’re so fun and easy and adorable! (These templates are from Life is a Beach and Create a Critter cartridges.) If you’ve never cut fabric with your Cricut, watch my video to learn how: I […]

Here’s another great toddler Christmas project! Elliot and Gus have both loved all these fun projects, and I’m sure your kids will too. Here’s what you need to make your very own snow globe: glue gun baby food jar with lid glitter ribbon small ornament or other Christmas figurine Glue the ribbon around the rim […]

A little late, we finally got around to making a candy advent calendar for the kids. This is my favorite idea ever, it’s so easy and SO BEAUTIFUL too. Here’s what you need: Plastic Wrap Small candy (Hershey’s Kisses work great) Curling Ribbon Christmas Scriptures or sayings (one for each day) Cut the scriptures apart […]

You know your kids would love to make reindeer antlers. Here’s what you need: Brown construction paper stapler or glue scissors paper cutter marker or pen Widely trace both hands onto construction paper and cut out. Cut strips of construction paper about 1 1/2″ wide and the length of the paper. Glue or staple the […]

In less than one minute, you can learn how to tie a beautiful bow! Happy tying!

I posted an upcycled Christmas craft over on the Roberts Arts & Crafts blog this week. Check me out here and learn how to make these ornaments!