by Sarah | Oct 25, 2016 | Crafts / DIY, Fan girl
I have always loved Mary Poppins white and red dress from the movie. It’s iconic and beautifully accented with pops of red. I have been hunting for a dress that would be passable for a Halloween costume forever, but Etsy sellers charge over $500 for a single dress —...
by Sarah | Sep 13, 2016 | Crafts / DIY, Yarn
I found this clutch at Target for $3 and knew that it was perfect for a quick DIY to add a personal touch. I had bought a needle felting kit and it had been buried in the craft stash for quite some time, so it wound up being the perfect match. I chose a simple design...
by Sarah | Sep 6, 2016 | Crafts / DIY, free patterns, Yarn
I hate to waste the last bit of yarn from projects. These teeny tiny clumps of yarn remind me of the past projects that I used them on. Plus, I don’t want to be wasteful — yarn is expensive! I’ve been saving up my scraps for a while and had enough to create three...
by Sarah | Aug 23, 2016 | Crafts / DIY
These gift jars are a quick and easy way to package any present. I hate throwing away wrapping paper and gift bags, but I never know what to do with them after I have received the gift. These jars are picture perfect, but can also be used for all kinds of storage...
by Sarah | Aug 3, 2016 | Crafts / DIY, Paper Crafting
I found this cork board at Daiso for $1.50. It was exactly what I needed to organize my notes for the blog. However, it was really unattractive and boring. This quick and easy makeover added just enough pizzazz that it is now worthy of being displayed at my desk....
by Sarah | Jul 5, 2016 | Crafts / DIY, Mixed-Media Art
I love having a home with personal touches. Anyone can buy something sterile and plain, but it is the truly creative people who will transform those items into pieces that are uniquely theirs. Here are some ideas from projects I made for Stampington & Company that...