We've all heard the saying waste not want not, right? Well, that's a popular saying that takes on new meaning with this next project. I made this little dressform on a bit of a whim. I was surprisingly inspired by... View the Post
Isn’t That Just Grand?
When it comes to embroidered napkins, the possibilities are endless. You can go casual, like I did with my lemon napkins (remember those?) or you can choose a more elegant look, like the ones in this project. I love this... View the Post
A Bucket of Fun with Fabric
I may have mentioned before that I am a sucker for creative storage solutions. I really love "re-purposing" too. It's great to be able to take an ordinary item that's meant for one purpose and use it for something else... View the Post
Resolutions Anyone?
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, I've got plenty of them. Of course the hard part is sticking to them. I'm sure I am certainly not alone on that one. The scrapbooking project below is not only about resolutions... View the Post
Deal Me In
Quilt Block
Happy New Year everyone! You know, I wasn’t quite sure how my little blogging experiment would be received when I started it last summer, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised and humbled. Thanks so much to all of you for your... View the Post
The Tree Trimmer
Calling all tree trimmers. Every year my kids decorate their own tree and I get to trim my very own as well. I call this my "back to nature" tree. I like to imagine you'd find this kind of tree... View the Post
A Bird in the Hand
You've heard the old saying, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, right? Well, if that's the case how much are half a dozen birds in a tree worth? I think they're worth plenty, if you're... View the Post
Hmm… I Can Make That
How many times have you walked passed the window of a favorite shoppe, peered in, admired an item on display and then thought to yourself, "hmm, I'll bet I can make that"? I find inspiration for various... View the Post
You’ve Been Tagged
Looking for a twist on scrapbooking? How about a tag book? For those times when you may not be in the mood to scrap an entire page, why not consider scrapping a little booklet instead? This tag book is just... View the Post
601 Great Scrapbook Ideas
If you're looking for fantastic scrapbook inspiration, look no further. 601 Great Scrapbook Ideas which was one of the most anticipated idea books in the industry, is now available. The book is jammed packed with literally hundreds of some... View the Post
Pudding Pie and Podcasts
I'm in the mood for something wonderfully yummy, and I want it now! OK maybe not now, but soon and the pumpkin pudding pie recipe below is super fast and easy. While you're enjoying this sweet dessert, perhaps... View the Post
From the Heart
As I post this entry, Christmas is less than two months away. Translation? We should all get going on those handmade holiday items. While I admit I'm way behind in my efforts to meet the approaching deadline, I can say... View the Post