Posted by Valerie Earnest I’m not going to make a big production out of this, but I thought it was only fair to mention that Laura and I will be taking a blog break this summer. There are several reasons we’re doing it, not the least of which is taking serious time to play and […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest I’m getting hooked on washi tape. It’s really kind of adorable, and there are so many fun things you can do with it. I am trying to resist the urge to buy one of every color and pattern I see. Target even has some. Did you know that? I found black […]
Posted by Laura McBride You’ve probably noticed a theme in my posts by now. I am cheap frugal. When you are a crafter, it can be a serious addiction! Having a wreath for every season, a decoration for every holiday and times in between can be expensive. So I do my best to stay in control […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest 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 […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest 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 […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest You know how you scroll through linky parties and bookmark all the projects you’d like to make? Or maybe you see something in a store and say “I could make that”! Then, if you’re anything like me, you get so many projects in your to-do list that you just don’t get […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest 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 […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest I was browsing the jewelry at Charming Charlie’s and happened upon a version of this design on a onesie. I immediately thought “How cute!” My second thought- “I could make that!” So, I came home and gave it a try. Here’s how I made it. 1. Start with a plain old […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest 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 […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest When we started our family, I wanted to make a stocking for each of my children. The only problem was, I didn’t know how to make one. I didn’t knit or crochet, and at the time I hadn’t sewed in years. Then, one day online, I came across Bucilla’s Felt Stocking […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest Today I have some fun projects to share with you, and a special offer for the weekend! If you, like me, have been wanting something like this in your home, www.BuyAlphabetPhotos.com then you will love this! Photographer Jodi Gerber of ArtisticLetters has created an entire catalog of black & white […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest 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 […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest Don’t forget about the Cherry On Top Giveaway- go here to enter! Also, I am guest posting about my other love–music– on Notes About Music Notes. Go check it out! If you are a music lover, Lesa blogs about some great topics. Now, on to the crafts! I have to be honest- […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest 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 […]