We have very limited wall space in our bathroom. Basically, there is room for a clock and something else. For five years, that something else has been a frame someone made us when we got engaged. It’s sweet, and the colors matched (which is the only reason I hung it in the bathroom)- but it’s […]

I picked up a faux jelly-roll of fabric at Walmart and got to work.  This was an easy project- easier than I thought it would be!  It’s basically sewing straight lines.  It has pleats, which I’ve never done before, but the tutorial was so easy to follow that I had no trouble creating and sewing […]

It’s no secret that Valerie and I are HUGE Silhouette fans. In fact, if you scroll down on the right side of our page, you’ll see the category “Silhouette Projects” and SO many of our crafts are made using the Silhouette. One of the my favorite projects I’ve done with my Silhouette is the Vinyl […]

My oldest son turned 4 on Saturday.  To celebrate, we threw a pirate party.  But it couldn’t be just a pirate party- it had to be a “Jake and the Neverland Pirates” pirate party.  If you don’t know, this is a brand-new show from Disney Jr.  It’s so new there is no merchandise out for […]

A good friend recently asked me to make her some personalized sippy cups as a baby shower gifts! I don’t know why I had never thought of doing this before! It’s super easy, something that will get used, and when it’s personalized it’s always a great gift! The only tricky thing is applying vinyl to […]

Welcome to the Handmade Hangout- where you can link up all things made by YOU! We love seeing what you come up with each and every week.  Before you link up, go over these two tiny little rules: 1.  Become a follower of the blog where you linked up.  Of course we’d love it if you […]

In light of the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon, I’m grateful to live in a country where such things are NOT common.  When they do happen, we pull together as a country in support of each other– at least for a little while :).  I know it’s a little early, but I’m feeling patriotic.  And […]

We had a Trunk or Treat Halloween party at our church this weekend.  It was a great opportunity to show off the kids’ costumes. I made my daughter’s Jessie costume.  I have to say that I am not a great sewer- I really had no idea what I was doing.  I made my own pattern […]

Don’t forget to enter my Memories Suite Giveaway!  Entries are low, so you’ve got a GREAT chance at winning!  It’s a great gift for the digi-scrapper or photographer in your life.  Click here to enter! Welcome to Three Things Thursday- where I can share with you some things that have inspired me this week.  As […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeInTheFun #CollectiveBias If you’re one of the people who can’t stand pumpkin spice, this post is for you!  I actually love pumpkin, but sometimes I get a little tired of that flavor for fall.  Two of my favorite flavors […]

Don’t forget to enter the Cutting Edge Stencil giveaway!  Scroll down or click here to enter.  Good luck- and pass it along! This is a recipe that my friend Ashley gave to me in college. If you love chocolate chip cookies and brownies, you can’t go wrong. You can even find something similar to this […]

I guess I have sewing on the mind this week, because all the projects I’m featuring have something to do with sewing! 1.  CathGrace made this adorable Summer Dress.  My favorite feature is the peek-a-boo ruffle in the back.  She even made matching shoes! 2.  Jamie from Backless Shirt makes these super cute Gathered Clutches […]

I’m not great at sewing.  I’m getting better, though.  Sometimes, I just get in a mood to sew something.  Thank goodness for all the wonderful seamstresses out there in the blog world.  Here are some fun projects I found this week: 1.  I love Shabby Apple dresses- they are cute, modern, and modest, which is […]

Elizabeth at Habitually Crafty gave me my first blog award!  Thanks for the bit of sunshine!  Ironically, today in the Valley of the Sun it is very cloudy- a rare occurrence.   Anyway, the rules are 1.  Thank the blogger who gave it to you. 2. List 7 things that people may not know about […]