This DIY Unicorn Valentine Box is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I love Valentine's day, mostly for the punny crafts ;) My daughter and I made a quick DIY Unicorn Valentine Box that is simple and was super fun to make! I used the Cricut Maker to cut out all the elements of the unicorn so you can replicate it exactly! The mane is made with yarn and the other elements are card stock, vinyl and paint! And coordinating Unicorn Valentines to pass our were a must! My ...Continue Reading
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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
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
Harry Potter Quilt + Herringbone Quilt Pattern Template
10 points to Gryfinndor! I'm really excited about this project, it's the first time I've been able to finish a quilt in time for Christmas and I know my son is going to LOVE IT! I just can't wait for him to open this quilt and use it! This Harry Potter quilt tutorial is a herringbone pattern using just 2 colors! I used red and yellow/gold for a Gryfinndor quilt but it can easily be adapted to ANY Hogwarts house, which is so fun! Since the top of the quilt is made with 2 solid colors, you can use this quilt pattern to match any bedroom ...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
DIY Mermaid Costume with Cricut
This post, DIY Mermaid Costume, is sponsored by Cricut! Halloween is the PERFECT time to try something new when it comes to sewing! And this project is super fun - I used Cricut Iron-on Vinyl to create my own glam mermaid fabric to use to sew the perfect DIY mermaid costume! This handmade mermaid costume is 3 pieces - a top, a mermaid tail skirt and a leather headband. The main piece of the costume is the holographic fabric skirt - and the secret about it is that I MADE THE FABRIC WITH THE MAKER and the new Cricut EasyPress 2!! You can ...Continue Reading
FREE TOTE BAG PATTERN with the Cricut EasyPress 2!
This post, Free Tote Bag Pattern with the Cricut Easypress 2, is sponsored by Cricut! I love the Cricut EasyPress - it was designed with the purpose of fusing iron-on vinyl easily and it has made me iron-on CRAZY! I have the EasyPress handy in my sewing room and I pull it out all the time! There are so many ways to use the EasyPress with sewing projects. So I was excited when Cricut announced 3 new EasyPress versions in August and they just launched! The EasyPress 2 comes in THREE sizes! I am using the largest size in this post - ...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
Lips + Stripes Emma Dress
Continuing with more girls clothing inspiration today! Yesterday I shared a Little Zippy Dress hack made with my new fabric collection, Kiss Me, Kate. And today I'm sharing another similar dress made from the Emma Dress Pattern. I love pairing one of the novelty prints with one of the apparel prints for clothing! So for this one, I paired the grey lips print for the bodice with the coral stripes for the skirt! This collection is just so girly, I can't stop making cute girly clothes! You can do the stripes vertical or horizontal. I did ...Continue Reading
DIY zippered pouch tutorial flat bottom + Makeup Faves
Getting zippy again today with this DIY zippered pouch tutorial flat bottom design. This DIY is super similar to the basic zipper pouch and the quilted cosmetic bag tutorial, but has a flat bottom so it can stand up! I love a makeup bag that stands up while I grab stuff out of it. That flat bottom design makes the zippered pouch feel bigger and hold bigger bottles and containers a little bit better. The pattern piece for the flat bottom pouch is included, it has special cutouts that make creating this zippered pouch really simple! I used ...Continue Reading
10 Ways to use the Cricut Maker for Quilting
This post, 10 Ways to use the Cricut Maker for Quilting, is sponsored by Cricut! You've probably figured out by now that I LOVE MY CRICUT MAKER! I've used it for so many projects and the quiet whirrrrr of the machine cutting has become one of my favorite parts of my sewing space. Many of the projects I've been able to make are things I really couldn't do (or wouldn't attempt!) without the Maker. I couldn't sleep all night the first day I was introduced to the Cricut Maker, instead I stayed up brainstorming projects and ideas. Some of those ...Continue Reading
