sewn paper garlands

If you’re on Pinterest you’ve probably seen these all over the place, these sewn paper garlands. Well, I am in party prep mode currently (something that’s coming up in December), and I just made my first ones last week, and I am in love. It was so easy to make and with the color scheme… Continue reading sewn paper garlands

a cowboy and an indian

Someday I’ll have little models that will pose for pictures long enough for me to get a good one… Or maybe not. But hey, a mom can dream, can’t she? I am so excited about my little cuties’ Halloween costumes this year and I totally have the hubby to thank for the idea. I really… Continue reading a cowboy and an indian

rice hand warmers

My little sister started school this week at BYU Idaho and I am so proud of her! I know she’s going to have a great time and make tons of friends, but, being from southern California, I know she is going to have a hard time adjusting temperature-wise. I decided to make her some hand… Continue reading rice hand warmers

‘about town’ portable car mat

A couple of weeks ago my little dove was invited to a birthday party so I whipped up a portable car mat for the birthday boy and completed the gift with a Hot Wheels car. I made this one with heat transfer for the yellow road dashes instead of embroidery floss because I had noticed… Continue reading ‘about town’ portable car mat

superhero capes

Here is another cute and fairly simple costume element to make for Halloween. Superhero capes are all over Pinterest right now, but what’s great about these that my mother-in-law made for all the little grandsons is that the material doesn’t fray, so a lot less work for you! You could use jersey material, a no-fray… Continue reading superhero capes