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Christmas· Seasonal· Tutorials

Christmas Postcards Tutorial

A few weeks ago I decided that I wanted to send something "handmade" to a group of our online friends for Christmas....but I couldn't think of what I could possibly hand make that would be personal. Then it dawned on me...some handmade postcards! I could cut them out, sprinkle them with some sewing, and hand write a personal message on them.  It was perfect!  (Sure it's not a pieced quilt but still...) So the other night I got to work and in less than 30 minutes they were all made and ... View the Post

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Because every bucket counts…..

photo source I am participating in a sponsored campaign hosted by Advil® as part of the Advil® Relief in Action campaign.  I received compensation for this post.  While all opinions stated are my own, I make no claims about Advil® as a product or its effectiveness. A little over a year ago my parents' neighborhood flooded.  A devastating summer wildfire on the mountains above their home left a huge burn scar and when the fall rains came, instead of soaking up the water, the ash and mud came ... View the Post

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The 12 Days of Christmas—Kid Holiday Style.

Happy December everyone! Has it come so fast for everyone else?  I am feeling not-very-ready-this year......ahhhh  (that is a scream, not a sigh of relief).  But I determined to have a simple holiday full of family memories and not full of "things." I hope I can do it..... But I do have one thing done, thanks to Laura and Suz's amazing series...a Christmas skirt that can also be worn all year round. My favorite kind. You can read more details here and a little about how we spend ... View the Post

Girls· Miscellaneous· Tutorials

Handmade Christmas: Easy Gift Necklace Tutorial

Last year for our neighborhood craft morning, I did these easy gift necklaces.  The supplies cost well under $5 dollars (way more if you buy in bulk) and would make a great gift for any girl, teen or friend this holiday season. If you are searching etsy for supplies you are going to search under "necklace blanks" and the supplies will pop up.  These are the 1 inch squares in silver.  You can order the necklace and the glass piece as well as the necklace chain from lots of places.  And the paper ... View the Post

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Tutorials and the Supplies to Complete Them….A Black Friday Sale

Today we are doing something we"ve never done before.We are having a Black Friday sale. Here"s how it works:Below are posted 3 tutorials from our blog.Under each tutorial are kits for sale. Each kit will contain the items needed to make the project from each tutorial.Listed under the photo for each kit are the contents of the kit, the price, and the number of kits still available. If you would like to purchase a kit please send us an email with the items you"d like to buy.  We will then send you ... View the Post