Posted by Valerie Earnest My two boys needed some V-day shirts, so I decided to try my hand at freezer paper stenciling. There are many great projects out there using this wonderful medium, and it couldn’t be easier. Ashley at Make It and Love It did a great post with all the basics, so please check it […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest In my church, I teach Sunday School to the adults in our congregation. It’s called Gospel Doctrine class and it just might be the most intimidating responsibility I’ve ever had. I’m no scriptorian, but I do have a love of the scriptures and the gospel that help me teach this class. One of […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest So, I not-so-smart(ly)-in-hindsight made the decision to take my family to Disneyland this week. I know we’ll have a blast, but going on a trip the week before Christmas (and not getting back until Christmas Eve!) means all my baking, shopping, wrapping, gift-giving, packing, shipping, etc. had to be done by […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest 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 […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest Okay- last chance! Please enter the giveaway for a CUTE custom 8×10 art print from I Adore Decor. It ends TONIGHT! Click here or scroll down to enter! Welcome to Feature Friday, where I get to feature projects from YOU that have inspired me this week. Valentine’s Day is coming up […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest So, I not-so-smart(ly)-in-hindsight made the decision to take my family to Disneyland this week. I know we’ll have a blast, but going on a trip the week before Christmas (and not getting back until Christmas Eve!) means all my baking, shopping, wrapping, gift-giving, packing, shipping, etc. had to be done by […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest 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 […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest The result was this: I cut a 2×4 into three blocks. The E is on a 6.5 inch block, and the other two are cut to 8.5 inches. I sanded the blocks and painted them creamy white. When dry, I sanded the edges for a little bit of a worn look. […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest Wow- the 4th of July is coming up fast, isn’t it? Just in case I forgot, all the blogs and Pinterest serve to remind me. I actually have a bunch of patriotic crafts that are sitting either half-finished or completely undone…. from last year! This year, I vow to get them […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest So, I not-so-smart(ly)-in-hindsight made the decision to take my family to Disneyland this week. I know we’ll have a blast, but going on a trip the week before Christmas (and not getting back until Christmas Eve!) means all my baking, shopping, wrapping, gift-giving, packing, shipping, etc. had to be done by […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest I originally created this for a guest post at Love and Sugar Kisses. I had a lot of fun putting together a fun Halloween project for you. I came up with this cute Halloween Embroidery Hoop Wall Hanging. I have to give a shout-out to Nike from Thrive, who turned me […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest I have this problem. I have a major sweet tooth. Major. I have another problem. My husband is the bishop of our church– and that means that during the holidays, dozens of members of our congregation drop of plates and bags of goodies. We get fudge, brownies, cookies, pies, candy, and […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest I’ve got a really sweet giveaway for you today. Meet Jen from Fuzzy Sushi: “Hello everyone! I’m Jen and Fuzzy Sushi is my Etsy shop. I’m an American living in Germany and I love to knit and crochet. I started out making things for myself, my kids and my friends and […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest So, I not-so-smart(ly)-in-hindsight made the decision to take my family to Disneyland this week. I know we’ll have a blast, but going on a trip the week before Christmas (and not getting back until Christmas Eve!) means all my baking, shopping, wrapping, gift-giving, packing, shipping, etc. had to be done by […]