Show your love for spring by displaying this lovely Spring Printable! I kind of miss “real” spring- that awakening after a long winter.  The gradual change from cold to warm.  The blossoming of the beautiful flowers. Here in Phoenix, spring means tons of out of town visitors, baseball, way too much pollen, and the sudden […]

Three Random Things About Me 1.  I am totally a band geek.  I started playing the flute in 5th grade, and never stopped!  I was in marching band and concert band in high school, then continued in college to major in music. I was in the Cougar Marching Band at BYU, and was even a […]

I have recently developed an obsession with earrings. 3 years ago I wouldn’t wear them because I keep my hair pretty short and thought my fat ears made earrings look funny! Don’t we all have some crazy body image issues? Well, my husband went on a business trip and found a necklace he really liked […]

So, I wanted to make something I could use for both Memorial day and the 4th of July.  It took me awhile to get to it, but I finally came up with this. This was pretty easy, and the best thing is you could use any variation of patriotic words. Materials:  3 pieces cut from […]

Bring a little fall inside with this cute Fall Subway Art Printable Since Labor Day is over, it’s time to break out the fall decor.  Right?  Right? (I may have been accused of putting fall stuff out too early, which is nonsense.  Must have all the fall things!) Anyway, I got this darling file as […]

I’m so glad you stopped by my blog today to celebrate National Craft Month! My friend Steph at Crafting in the Rain is sponsoring the awesome Craft Month A-Z series, and I’m joining in today with the letter “E”. Now, I don’t do embroidery too often. I have RA, and my hands have lost a […]

I am feeling a little uninspired these days.  I don’t know why.  Maybe because it’s summer.  Maybe because I’m always tired lately.  When I feel like this, I am thankful for all of you and your creativity.  You inspire me to get up off my couch and find something cute to make.  Here are Three […]

*Hey all- I’m not back from my blogging break yet, but wanted to share some old posts I shared on other blogs last year.  I hope you’re enjoying them!* Make some easy and delicious treats for your holiday gifts this year.  These are the perfect easy treats for friends, family, teachers, neighbors, and more! My […]

In central Oregon, there is a lake everyone in my husband’s family refers to as “the lake” or “the cove”.  I’m not sure what its real name is….. Whenever we visit in the summer, we beg Grandpa to break out the boat and take a trip up to the cove.  There is a nice picnic […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EarnWithBoxTops #CollectiveBias Working from home gives me the opportunity to do something else I love–volunteer in my sons’ school!  I help with math, reading, art projects, and anything else teachers need. One of the big jobs our volunteers […]

One day, I walked through the entire thrift store, looking for something that needed a little love to make it look great again.  I found nothing.  Nothing!  Can you believe it?  And then, just as I was on my way out, my eye caught this dirty, worn little house thing-y. Immediately an idea formed in […]

Hi everyone!  Have you missed me?  Did you even notice I was gone? 🙂 I thought I would be back to normal this week, but with the kids out of school and my husband off work, it hasn’t played out that way.  I hope you’ll stick with me as I get organized for the new […]

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SchoolYearReady #CollectiveBias Can you believe we’ve already been back at school for a week?  I’ve already got a stack of papers piling up on my counter from my three kids’ classes.  To help keep you (and me) from […]

Welcome Melly Sews readers!  I’m thrilled to be part of the 30 Days of Sundresses!  I hope you’ll take a few minutes and look around my blog when you’re done checking out my sundress.  My sister Laura and I love making all sorts of things and sharing them with you- so there is bound to […]