Some days we just need words of encouragement and happy thoughts. Today was both a good and a not so good day for me. It all comes down to how I choose to perceive it. My art and craft journey began many years ago. It was exciting for me at my first show in the …
This quick heart craft project is a great way to use up small fabric scraps. I tend to save most of my fabric trimmings and snips. Fabrics as with paper are a versatile addition to my craft/art stash. These hearts have a felt base. I cut various fabric scraps into strips of varying widths. The …
While I was making these Valentine cards the other day I was thinking about past Valentine’s Day celebrations. When the kids were young I helped them make little Valentines for their classmates and teachers. They also made a box type container for the Valentines they would receive. And of course there would be a special …
When I have a quote or Bible verse that is meaningful to me I write it on an index card and keep it where I will see it regularly. Way back when the kids were younger and at home I would tape encouraging quotes and verses to the bathroom mirrors and also inside the medicine …
This year I ventured out into purchasing gift certificates on-line. I am not an on-line shopper so, for me, this is really different. Now I need a way to “package’ them for gifting. These envelopes work perfectly, are quick to make and I can upcycle stuff from my scrap pile to decorate them. Are you …
Most of my holiday decorations are years and years old. I enjoy their age. Every year when I start decorating the house these items feel as if I am reuniting with old friends. There are many happy memories behind most to the decorations, especially the older ones. Memories of painting or making them. Of the …
Sometimes it can be a challenge to think of practical small gift items to make with fabric remnants. I have this wonderfully colorful fabric left over from a potholder project. This sewing project started out as a reversible eyeglass case practical and useful with a ribbon to tie it closed. After I completed the pouch …
When I first painted this duck I was thinking of it as a welcome to holiday guests, now that it is completed the thought came to me that we have so much to welcome into our lives. In addition to family groups, Fall, upcoming holidays and celebrations, even our day-to-day routine that keeps us on …
I have been working to reduce my scrap fabric pile. I think I will have a rather large supply of coasters! Fortunately I found a ‘SCRAP SAVER’S Project book at the library book sale yesterday so family and friends will be able to find more than coasters in their gift baskets. Sewing Fun.
I made this 10” tissue paper flower to add to a co-workers birthday gift. It will outlast a balloon and adds a great “bloom” of color. It’s a quick and easy accordion fold project.
