A Creative Log & Other Notes on Life
From the category archives:
When I decided to make the boys bow ties for Easter I scoured the web for a pattern & tutorial. And wow, there are tons. But none were quite what I was looking for. I wanted these ties to be the real deal. Ones that you have to actually tie *gasp*. I wanted to spend [...]
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If you are stopping by via MADE “Celebrate the Boy“, welcome! I am thrilled to share my “He’s All Boy” Baby Cap and Blanket patterns and tutorials with you. If you’re interested, you can find more “Boy” posts & projects here. The cap and blanket, made from super-soft, thrifted, men’s flannel shirts make a unique [...]
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Since reading this post on Kiddley, back in 2006, fabric scrap paper dolls (and animals) have been a staple craft activity in our house. Here’s how you do it: -Download the fabric scrap paper dolls from the link below or draw your own doll shape and make copies on cardstock. Download my FREE scrap paper [...]
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As silly as the Slanket/Snuggie craze seems to be, the version of the popular “blanket with sleeves” I’ve made for my kids (and their friends) are so very well-loved. You can now download the measurements for the Mini-Snuglet HERE, then follow the instructions for the original adult Snuglet which you can find HERE by Welmoed [...]
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Shape Stretchies were some of my favorite things to play with at my sister’s house growing up. She was a modern dance teacher and always fun ideas to promote creative movement for kids. She introduced my kids to the “stretchies” recently and they also fell in love. That’s when I realized what a fun gift [...]
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Soon, I’ll be teaching this t-shirt refashion at a church “Chistmas in July Craft Extravaganza”. Thanks to wonderful ruffle scarf inspiration all over the web, the always amazing ruffle tension trick (high tension, long stitch) and this rosette tutorial by Plumtickled, there was no need to reinvent the wheel.
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Refashioned from men’s slacks & using the existing button, zipper & back pockets (all the icky parts of making “real” slacks), these slim slacks are a fun alternative for your hip little boy’s dressy wardrobe. Click here for the step-by-step instructions (for personal use only) Looking for more handmade boy stuff? Check out my archived [...]
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Simple instructions to create your own floral hair accessories for the Holidays. Make a headband, a clip or a ponytail holder. Click HERE for full tutorial. Tutorial also on Whrrl.
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