Softies or plushies are some of my favorite things to sew, especially by hand! They are a simple project that can EASILY be done in front of my fave Hallmark movie or night time TV show! :) ANDDDDD it's a fun project to introduce kiddos to sewing! Trixie, from Sew a Softie, is hosting a softie hop for this Holiday season and today I am sharing my pattern for these adorable Trolls plushies (yes, I know they aren't super "HOLIDAY" buuuuuuuuut stick with me)! :) ... continue reading...
Fall leaf stencils for upcycling clothes!
My daughter has a dress that she LOVES (ya know, those outfits that 4 year olds just LOVE LOVE to wear)!? BUUUT because she loves it so so so much it is stained to high heaven, especially in the bodice area of the dress where art projects, ketchup and any other pre-school type thing gets wiped and smeared daily! SOOOOO today I am going to show you how to use your Cricut to make stencils for upcycling any piece of clothing for the fall by adding some colorful painted leaves! ... continue reading...
Before + After school schedule with Walmart Photo! :)
**this post is in partnership with Walmart Photo 🙂 We are on the cusp of starting a school year with a 2nd grader and a preschooler. And if you’re anything like me, getting out the door has been a massive struggle to make it to school on time. (As a matter of fact, for the longest time I didn’t even know what time school ACTUALLY started because we were always racing through the front doors to beat the bell…..but that’s a story for another day). Even if we do end up learning ... continue reading...
How to make giant pencils out of dollar store pool noodles!
Take some in-expensive, dollar store pool noodles and turn them into the cutest, most fun back-to-school prop EVER! These can be used as classroom decor, first day of school photo props or even just to have pencil sword fights with (ahem....my children)! With a few simple supplies, you'll have a whole box of these pencils made in NO TIME! :) ... continue reading...
How to make the perfect pom pom + turn them into POM POM MONSTERS! :)
I get asked often about tips or tricks on how to make the prefect pom! WELL……TODAY I am sharing with you how to make the perfect Pom pom AND I am also going to give you a fun craft to get imagination flowing with your kids by turning that pom pom into a monster. ... continue reading...
