This post, 10 Clever Craft Room Organization Hacks, is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I'm working through my sewing room, organizing one drawer at a time and making some progress! Here are 10 clever craft room organization ideas that you can do yourself with the Cricut Maker! I used the Cricut Maker and a bunch of different materials and blades to make all these. My favorite of these projects is the Llama's that hold trim and bias tape, I think they are so ...Continue Reading
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Favorite Supplies: Lilac Cricut Ruler, Blades + Rotary Cutter
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I use my Cricut machines so much and have expanded my collection of Cricut tools into their hand-cutting tool selection! Cricut has kinda perfected crafty cutting, so the precision and sharpness without the machine makes for some awesome craft tools! One of my favorite things about the tools is how pretty they are. I really love my Cricut Acrylic ruler and Rotary Cutter and use them often with the cute Lilac Self-healing mat! ...Continue Reading
Cricut EasyPress 2 FAQS
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Meet one of my sewing room BESTIES - the Cricut EasyPress 2! This handy heat press is one of my favorite sewing room staples! Since I always get questions about the Easy Press I'm answering five frequently asked questions about it in this post! The EasyPress came out over a year ago and I use it SO much. Iron-on vinyl has become a huge part of my creative process because it's so fun and quick! To be honest, before the EasyPress ...Continue Reading
All about the Cricut Maker Rotary Blade
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I've been casually telling you about the Cricut Maker Rotary Blade for over a year now, but wanted to write out a really thorough post about all the things it can and cannot do, how it works, etc. Basically, HOW IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Sounds dramatic but the Cricut Maker Rotary Blade has changed the way I sew in the last year and I want it to change yours too! The Cricut Maker is the newest and most capable Cricut machine ...Continue Reading
hi bae! // how to make fabric party favor bags
HI BAE! Don't ask me quite what that means but I think it means hi friend! in LOL language ;) In this post I will show you how to make fabric party favor bags that can be used for any kind of party! We're still LOL Obsessed (see HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE for more proof!) and we had an LOL themed birthday party last weekend! These little treat bags are made with basic cotton fabric and only require 3 lines of stitching - BUT you can also do a no-sew version by just using a hot glue gun wherever there is a seam. Since they are just ...Continue Reading
25 easy zipper pouch sewing tutorials to sew for gifts!
When in doubt, sew a zipper pouch! Here are 25+ easy zipper pouch sewing tutorials you can give as gifts! I love zipper pouches because they can be the wrapping for a gift like a gift card, makeup, chocolate and more! They are also the perfect stand-alone gift - who doesn't love getting a brand new handmade zipper pouch? And once you've made one you can make them all! Here are over 25 fun variations for every occasion! 1. Flat bottom zipper pouch tutorial 2. Leather Kitty Purse Tutorial 3. Bow zipper pouch ...Continue Reading
Best Sewing Machine under $200
I always get a lot of questions about sewing machines to buy around this time of year, usually from people looking for a starter machine for a kid! I LOVE chatting about sewing machines and love knowing that there are sewing machines under Christmas trees for new sewers. I can't even imagine how fun that would be! I definitely believe that everyone should sew (haha!) so the more machines floating around the better! There are a few essential features I recommend for a starter machine so I'll compare a few that I've used along with a few other ...Continue Reading
half square triangle pouch pattern + 6 fashion plate sets for creative kids!
I always try to include at least one creative gift in each kid's gift pile and this year one of those is a set of fashion plates! These are so fun to use in coloring and so nostalgic too! Sets like these usually get lost all over the house so as part of the gift, I made a zipper pouch big enough to hold everything (and maybe a few extras)! This zipper pouch is made from a few half square triangles. And then I did a 2-layer iron-on spelling out "FASHION FOREVER" with art deco vibes. I love it and think my daughter will too! I love giving a part ...Continue Reading
Cricut Sewing – 20 Reasons you need the Cricut Maker! + Cricut Maker vs. Explore Air 2
This post is sponsored by Cricut. Over the last year and a little bit, the Cricut Maker has become an essential part of my sewing and creating process. It has added so much value to my sewing room set up and so much possibility to my sewing projects! Besides actually CUTTING FABRIC, I also use the Maker for so many other things in different parts of my sewing processes. Cricut machines have always had fun potential in the crafting world, but the Cricut Maker has really been the groundbreaking machine that pulls the sewists in, too! I'm ...Continue Reading
how to sew a baby blanket with 2 yards of fabric!
I'm in full-on last minute baby prep right now! In this post I'll show you how to sew a baby blanket with just 2 yards of fabric! I love making baby blankets and this one is super easy to sew and turns out really cute! Since you only need two full yards of fabric, it's easy to find fabric to get started - just pick any two prints from a fabric line and find a coordinating thread! I used fabric from the new Riley Blake line Let them Be Little by Simple Simon - it's a cute kid themed line that is great for home decor and clothing! My favorite ...Continue Reading
Manhattan Girl’s Top with Kiss Me Kate!
More Kiss Me, Kate girl clothing today! I took these photos months ago and am finally getting them all posted! These pictures features the Manhattan girl's top, which is the girls version of the Soho top! I used Lips Main in pink and Polka Bow in purple for this top. They are a nice and light pairing, the purple in polka bow is pulled from some of the lips in the main print. This particular color of lavender has always been one of my favorite colors ever and also one of my everyday lip colors, hah! Surround me in lavender and I"m ...Continue Reading