I've been busy reclaiming the house after a crazy week of vacation/renovation. I have a couple projects that I've set aside and started a few new ones. Gotta keep it interesting ya know ;) One of my good friends told me a secret the other day... and thats sparked a flurry of PINK! Totally in … [Read more...]
Our Vacation – The Short Story
Well Vacation is over... I'm trying desperately to get back into the swing of things and get the house back under control... might take me the rest of the week though! Hubby was off as of Sunday morning, and until he got home, I really had no idea what the week was going to hold! We'd talked about … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
I'm busy hanging out with my hubby and doing all kinds of random things during our vacation :) I'll tell you all about it next week! But I wanted to pop in and show you the one thing that I have been working on lately. This is what 50 granny squares look like. They're about 5.5 inches big. I … [Read more...]
Classic Messenger Bag
I have a thing for bags and purses. I've managed to suppress my insatiable need to buy. all. the. bags! So I have been making my own! I found some fabulous patterns from JenGiddens.com. And no, this is not an official review of the Classic Messenger Bag... but when I like something I feel its my … [Read more...]
Hexi Quilt! #ImAddictedToQuilting
In case you haven't noticed, I have a bit of a quilting addiction. While I am not the fastest quilt-maker (quilter-er? quiltest?), I take pride in each of my creations. They're kind of like my babies... a labor of love and they seem to develop their own "fabric personality". My latest finished quilt … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
I finished 2 quilts this week :) Go me!!! Check out my Christmas Quilt here and I will be posting about the hexagon quilt soon! So there isn't as much stuff to show off this week... but here is what I am working on :) Any guess as to what these are? No? Well they are the … [Read more...]
Super Simple Washi Tape Cards Tutorial
I've made it an unofficial resolution to mail at least one letter or card each week. So far I've mailed 4 :) But when you're writing lots of notes and letters you need some cute stationery to send out. I made a few purchases at target (scored some awesomeness too), but those will only last so long. … [Read more...]
Easy Chalkboard Change Jar
It doesn't get much easier than this Easy Chalkboard Change Jar. I've been saving every possible penny in order to have some spending money for my trip to blissdom... I've heard there is going to be an INCREDIBLE handmade market :) So I need something fun to put all those pennies … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
Normally I'd post about my recent projects on Wednesday, but I was so excited about being on TV this week that I had to share my experience! So I'm sharing my works in progress today! :) I started sewing the Hexi Quilt strips together! I've got 4 strips together and I am absolutely in love! … [Read more...]
Crochet Popcorn Cowl Pattern
There are few things cozier in life than a soft, chunky scarf. And the Cowl or infinity scarf is about as trendy as you can get. Put them together and what do you get? This pattern for a cute, cozy, trendy, warm, soft and awesome ( enough descriptive words for ya ;) ) Cowl. And the best … [Read more...]
Easy, Last Minute DIY Gifts!
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? Need an easy, last-minute DIY gift for someone? If you're a bit scatter-brained, like I tend to be during the Holidays, then you might have realized you missed adding a few people to your shopping list (oh yes, this totally happened this … [Read more...]
DIY Deer Head Ornament
I've been seeing these fabulous DIY Deer Head projects floating around... and I keep thinking to myself... those are so cool! I want one! But since my walls are a long way off from being pretty enough to have such fabulous things adorn them, I haven't made one. Then one night... it hit me! Make it … [Read more...]
