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junkmail into handmade paper

How to Make Old Prints & Junk Mail into Handmade Paper

Way back in October of last year I posted about some thrift store finds during one of my thrifty Saturdays.  Among those finds were two old window screens I found for 50 cents.  I told y’all in that post I bought them to use for making handmade paper.  I also said a tutorial would be […] Read more…

Adding an Envelope Back to a Quilted Top

Adding an Envelope Back to a Quilted Top

I’ve seen many posts about making an envelope pillow cover from a single piece of fabric.  What if you want a removable cover that has a different front and back?  Or, what if you have an odd shape you want to add a removable cover to?  Today I’m going to show you how to figure […] Read more…

Finish it Friday & the Month for Makers

  It’s time for another Finish it Friday!  I don’t have much to show y’all this Friday.  My crafty mojo is feeling a little let down from this past month. : (  I haven’t been able to do much making and that’s just not cool!  March is THE month for makers, so I need to […] Read more…

My Visit to QuiltCon 2017

Monday has come too fast this week!  I was gone most of the weekend and that always means I have to play catch up the following week.  No matter how much I try to get ahead the week before, it just never happens!  It’s okay and it was totally worth it!  I got to go […] Read more…

Designing a School Bus: A Peek into My Creative Process

I’m so happy Friday is finally here!  Even though it was only a 4 day week for me, it has felt like a 10 day week.  Why does a shorter week always feel longer?  I leave early tomorrow morning to head to QuiltCon and I’m so excited!!  This is the first time I’ll be attending […] Read more…

paper towel tube flower

Making a Flower with a Paper Towel Tube

Since this week is all about love, I though it would be nice to throw in a kid-friendly craft.  My kids are no longer little, but we always enjoyed doing little crafts from time to time when they were small.  This was rather fun for me because I wasn’t so focused on perfection.  It let […] Read more…

Finish it Friday for February + Giveaway Winner

It’s the first Friday of the month and it’s time to see what I’ve been up to – besides what you see on the blog!  I’ll also give you a peak at what’s coming up this month.  Today is an extra special day because I’ll also be announcing the winner of the Quilted Charm Tote […] Read more…