OKKKAAAYYYY! You know one of those techniques or projects that just turns the world of making on it’s head, WELLLL…..THIS! This punch needle (or rug hooking as some people call it) is one of the most fun and amazing skills I have learned in a long time! It requires little materials, is quite fast, REALLY forgiving AND has *legit* endless possibilities for how big, small, intricate, simple or just plain colorful you make your project! :)SO! Today I am sharing with you the basic, beginners tips ... continue reading...
A DIY Valentine costume: a heart shaped box of chocolate truffles
I have embarked on this creative journey for 2019: to create one costume a month. The goal is simple: put a smile on MY face and YOUR face and in the process, challenge myself creatively by using new materials, new techniques and pushing my abilities in making. Sounds fun, eh?! :) You can check out January's planner costume here!! And this month, I give you a DIY box of chocolate truffles (for Valentine’s day of course)! I surely hope that I’ve succeeded in my goals because who doesn’t ... continue reading...
How to make party hat cupcake toppers, an easy 10 minute craft!
You have a party planned OR you just want to celebrate something worth celebrating that happened in your week (your kiddos first soccer goal or no cavities at the dentist, ya know, the things that I LOVE to bring attention to and celebrate)! BUUUUUT you don't have loads of time to make the most pinterest-worthy cupcake topper or decoration. Wellllllllllll let me tell you that I have the *easiest* and potentially most colorful party hat cupcake toppers that you can whip out with only a few ... continue reading...
A DIY planner costume + my creative endeavor for 2019!
It’s January first of a new year! Everyone is filling in their 2019 planners with goals and dreams and ideas, and I’m just over here dressed up like one! WEEEE! This DIY (and super easy) planner costume is part of a new idea and project that I am kicking off today! I am embarking on a little creative journey to make one costume per month: something playful and funny and something that stretches my creativity each time I sit down to sketch. Maybe I try new materials or processes. Maybe I make ... continue reading...
DIY Pajama pants for kids
AKA. The easiest and cozies Christmas gift idea!It's never too late to get behind the sewing machine before Christmas ANNNND this DIY Pajama pant pattern for kiddos is one heck of an easy and *VERY* quick sew. (LIKE if you are a bit rusty with your sewing skills, I promise this will boost your confidence in sewing, *SO* easy)1 pair takes me about 30 minutes from start to finish (and it's even faster per pair if you make a bunch at a time.....I mean, who doesn't want a cozy pair of flannel pajama ... continue reading...
