My 8 year old son has decided that he is now too big for super hero clothes and blankets so I thought I would make him a “big boy” blanket in his favorite shade of blue and dark gray. He’s not big into the fringe look so here’s a basic reversible fleece blanket that will [...]
Handmade Gift…Laptop Sleeve
December 15, 2009 by · 3 Comments
Check it out! I made my first laptop sleeve for my daughter’s mini laptop that she’s getting for Christmas. She loves purple and blue and wanted a laptop in those colors but unfortunately two toned in that was not possible. So…she’s getting a purple mini and her laptop sleeve is in a beautiful blue fabric! [...]
How To Make: Fleece Scarf
December 12, 2009 by · 2 Comments
You’ll need… 2-3/4 yards of fleece fabric (to make 30″ & 60″ long scarf and have a some extra) Sewing machine Thread to match or contrast with fabric Scissors How to make a fleece scarf… Cut two pieces of fleece equal in length and width. Length will determine how long your scarf will be. (I [...]
Homemade Love Part 2
December 10, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Here’s a continuation of my “Homemade Love” post with some more ideas and things I personally plan to do for those I love and want to watch opening gifts on Christmas morning… Give new life to old clothes: This shouldn’t be looked at as a bad thing. If anything, this is the time to get [...]
Homemade Love
December 4, 2009 by · 1 Comment
With both my husband and I currently unemployed full time, it’s time to get creative with the holiday gifts. A financial downfall is not going to keep us from giving to those we love or are thankful for. Tis the season to give the gift that’s creative and shows that we took the time and [...]
