Bernie's mittens and memes have been making me laugh all week long, so I had to make a tutorial so you can make your very own pair of old sweater mittens! This mitten pattern sewing printable is a free download to use with old sweaters with an easy tutorial to go with it! *This is solely a fashion post, not a political one! We can all appreciate handmade mittens!* I'm sure Bernie would approve of these! Upcycled sweater mittens are a great way to keep warm and help the environment! You may have a sweater you can recycle ...Continue Reading
You’re the Bomb Printable Tags – free hot chocolate bomb instructions
With Valentine's Day coming up it's a great time to say 'You're the Bomb'! These you're the bomb printable tags are a free download that you can stick on a gift - especially for hot chocolate bombs! These tags also include instructions for hot chocolate bombs! Make them for your neighbors and friends and print off the tags so they know what to do with their treat. Click here to get to the unicorn hot chocolate bomb recipe. These are so magical and the perfect way to say "You're the Bomb!" to someone you admire and ...Continue Reading
how to make hot chocolate bombs – pink unicorn version
We have had a very hot chocolatey winter so far and DIY hot chocolate bombs have been a fun part of that! Today I'm showing you how to make hot chocolate bombs with marshmallows inside! These unique hot cocoa bombs have unicorn faces - complete with a golden sugar unicorn horn and ears, sprinkle mane and cute eyelashes! Unicorn hot chocolate bombs are great for a unicorn birthday party favor. You can really adjust these for any theme or color scheme you want with sprinkles and other toppings. The best hot chocolate ...Continue Reading
How to Store Sewing Patterns in an envelope system
I finally figured out how to store sewing patterns! Storing store-bought and print-at-home sewing patterns can be a headache because there are so many pieces and folding them up is harder than it looks! I started using this envelope system where I put the printed pattern pieces in a big envelope and label the outside. This is great for store-bought patterns because I can never get them back in those little envelopes. For women's patterns I usually use the same size, so using the same pattern again is easy. For kids, I use ...Continue Reading
sewing room ideas – 30 craft organization ideas
New year organization is one of my favorite times! I love cleaning up and starting fresh. Here are over 30 sewing room ideas to help you organize your crafts this year. These ideas range from full overhauls to little notion storage ideas to cute storage accessories that will make you smile. Having an organized sewing space is essential for a productive craft experience! Sewing Room Organization Ideas DIY Sewing Machine Mat Download the free pattern for this sewing machine mat. The pockets will keep all your sewing essentials handy and ...Continue Reading
5 fun things to make for your elf on the shelf
5 fun things to make for your elf on the shelf Elf on the Shelf is so fun - for a few days! And then I start forgetting to move it and run out of ideas. Here are 5 fun things to make for your elf on the shelf that will help you be more creative! If you don't have an Elf, you can get one on Amazon (affiliate). They also sell accessories but they are pricey! The crafts in this post are SUPER easy and most require scraps of fabric and things you might already have! The apron is really fun to make, click here to get the download! ...Continue Reading
skirt pattern for elf on the shelf – no sew
More elf shenanigans for you today with a skirt pattern for Elf on the Shelf size elves! This skirt is a no-sew project so anyone with a glue gun can tackle it! This elf skirt is a circle skirt style that you can make in different lengths. The shortest length will give you a little tutu and the longest length looks like a 50s poodle skirt! Make it in knit fabric for a drapey look. elf skirt materials Felt or knit fabric scraps 1/2" or 1" elastic Optional: 1/4" or 3/8" ribbon glue gun Elf Skirt Pattern, ...Continue Reading
elf on the shelf apron pattern
Does your elf like to bake? Or maybe make a mess in the kitchen? Sew him some chef clothes with this elf on the shelf apron pattern. This elf apron pattern is reversible, too! You can use scraps for this tiny little project. Make it extra festive with holiday fabric. This is perfect for sweet elves that want to make a treat as well as mischievous elves making messes! This apron tutorial is very quick and easy to make. Just print out the free download and sew it up - then get busy making elf kitchen scenes! Powdered sugar makes a ...Continue Reading
how to make elf on the shelf sleeping bag
Make your elf her very own sleeping bag with this simple tutorial. I'll show you how to make an elf on the shelf sleeping bag with a free pattern. I love adding to the magic of the holidays with Elf accessories. My kids get a huge kick out of them and this sleeping bag is so easy to make! Sleeping Bag Materials 1/4 yard cotton for main 1/4 yard cotton for lining Scraps of needle felted batting or felt Pattern download, see below Printable Sleeping Bag Pattern for Elf on the Shelf To print this pattern, click the ...Continue Reading
10 Reasons to Buy a Cricut as a Holiday Gift
This post, 10 Reasons to Buy a Cricut as a Holiday Gift, is sponsored by Cricut. I know a Cricut can be a big investment, so I hope these ten reasons will help you in your decision. A Cricut machine is the perfect gift to find under your tree so here are 10 reasons to buy a Cricut! I have shared quite a few Cricut projects over the last few years and I keep finding new ways to use the Cricut Maker. This post has a few reasons you may find obvious based on past blog posts, but also a few reasons I use it personally for projects that ...Continue Reading
How to Make Leather Earrings with the Cricut Maker
This post, How to make Leather Earrings with the Cricut Maker, is sponsored by Cricut. Leather earrings are such a fun and easy DIY project and perfect to give as gifts. In this post I will show you how to make leather earrings with the Cricut Maker. These sewing themed earrings are perfect for sewing friends and quilters - but you can use the same technique for any shape or theme! These are the perfect gift for sewing and quilting friends. Leather earrings are so easy to make you can even whip up a few pairs for ...Continue Reading
