Did you start a new hobby a few weeks ago when we shared with you the basics you would need to start embroidering? If so, then today you can add some embroidery to a shirt to give it a new … Continue reading
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This week we are concentrating on various ways to transform a simple shirt for back to school clothes. Today let’s start with a plain red shirt.Find some coordinating cotton print fabrics that will look nice with the red shirt fabric. … Continue reading
It sounds like such a sweet idea. Each morning as you lovingly make your children’s healthy lunches before they head off to school, you take the time to compose a special note to each one along with a lovely picture … Continue reading
The back to school sales are great for stocking up on notebooks, pencils, glue, and office supplies, but the best deals are always on the most plain, dull looking items. I got notebooks like these, which just come in a … Continue reading
You’ve wandered down the stamp isle at the craft store thinking it would be fun to start stamping. But when you look at the price of individual stamps, it can be a bit discouraging if you have a limited budget. … Continue reading
In May, Melinda, her sister and I were checking out the thrift stores for treasures. We found two chairs that were begging to be transformed into new chairs for Melinda’s garage/playroom transformation. They were sturdy, well built chairs that looked a … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered how the people running creative businesses got their start? We thought it would be fun to feature someone every once in a while who is pursuing their dreams using their creativity. Our first creative dreamer is … Continue reading
In the beginning of April, the young girls at my church issued a challenge to the ladies to make Little Dresses for Africa from pillowcases. Melinda and I had fun making four more pillowcase dresses. You may want to go … Continue reading
This past week, my other creative daughter was visiting, and somehow, we ended up at our local Micheal’s craft store not too long after her arrival. Imagine that! She knew she would be needing some thank you cards for her … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered how they make the designs on fabric and wallpaper so they match up perfectly? How do the artists know how much to draw on each edge so they do match? I wondered too, so I searched … Continue reading