Today, I’m going to share another fun and simple, DIY project or gift for any time of the year. (Check out the DIY hot/cold bags, too.) This was a small Christmas gift I made for my cousin’s daughter, Karis. I’ve seen these shirts all over the Internet, but when I spotted these adorable long-sleeve tees at […]
DIY: Hot/Cold Corn Bags
For Christmas, I wanted to make more homemade gifts. I think I did pretty well, and everyone seemed to like their homemade gifts (which is always a fear). Now that the holidays are over, I’m going to share what I made. I couldn’t do it earlier because many friends and family members read the blog. […]
Da Bears! Reusable Lunch Bags and Sandwich Wraps
Tonight, Ryan and I will be freezing our butts off enjoying ourselves in Chicago, cheering on da Bears. Ryan’s thrilled beyond belief. Beyond belief. He’s hoping his snot freezes. I swear to the Big Guy in the Sky, he said that. (I know – it’s disgusting.) He has some strange excitement about being at a Bears game […]
By my apron strings
A few weeks ago, I showed you this fabulous apron from BH&G. I wanted to make one. Someday. Then, Kate commented that we could make them together. Umm…. really? Kate wants to make an apron with me? Have you met Kate from Centsational Girl? If you have, you know that she is a pretty talented […]
Call me Susie…
Susie Homemaker I love this retro apron via BH&G I think I may need to try to make one. Has anyone made an apron before? I’m not very confident in my sewing abilities, but Better Homes and Gardens says it’s easy for a beginner sewer. And I did make a poorly-constructed pillow cover. Thoughts? And, […]
Simple sewing project – planner cover
I spent some time sewing last weekend, and this was actually the first thing I made. (Sidenote: My sewing machine rocks. I love using it.) I started out with this. My work planner. It’s truly ugly. I’ve had it for a few years and at some point, the name plate fell off. I tried to put a new […]