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T-shirt Quilt

May 18, 2012 in Made by Mom

It was about this time one year ago that I shared photos and a tutorial about the T-shirt Quilt I made for my brother as a High School Graduation Gift. Several years earlier (about 6-7 years ago), I made one for myself. It recently made its appearance on my blog [...]

Signing Off

April 15, 2012 in Announcements, Made by Mom

Two weeks ago today, my husband came home from working his last day as a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy in order to follow a new calling as the Operational Manager of Brush Creek Ranch. We are excited about this new adventure we are able to embark upon and this new [...]

How to Make a Burlap Flower Wreath

April 9, 2012 in Made by Mom, Making our House a Home

A couple of weeks ago, I shared a tutorial for these burlap flowers.In an effort of continuity (or because of a week long obsession with burlap?) I also made some burlap pillow covers and this burlap flower wreath:Wanna make your own? Here’s how: 1. Buy a straw wreath. 2. Draw [...]

Reasons to Skip the Housework – A Party of Inspirational Ideas

April 3, 2012 in Announcements, Made by Mom, Other People's Stuff I Like

This week, I am co-hosting the Tuesday Time Out Party with Reasons To Skip The Housework My faithful readers…I figured you would enjoy perusing the party of inspirational ideas: Click on any picture that interests you and you will be directed to that inspirational blog post. And to my fellow blogging [...]

A Custom Tagalong Blanket for Elijah

April 1, 2012 in Made by Mom, SnugasaBugBaby Products

I think it was almost a year ago that I created my portfolio page and determined to write a post for each of the handmade creations I have photographic proof of. Here I am, still slowly plugging away at it. Today, I thought I’d share this Tagalong Blanket I made [...]

Vote for my Burlap Flower Bouquet

March 13, 2012 in Announcements, Made by Mom

This post has been featured! I am participating in a Crafting Competition: The Crafterbowl. My entry in this round is this burlap flower bouquet. Click here to see my full post and tutorial. Click here to VOTE FOR ME! This button can also be found on my portfolio page: -:- [...]

How To Make a Burlap Flower Bouquet

March 12, 2012 in Made by Mom

This post has been featured! I am currently a participant in the Crafterbowl — hosted by Amie at Pinkapotomus. Each week two “players” face off in a secret ingredient challenge and the “Fans” vote for their favorite crafter. When Amie emailed me Saturday with the Secret Ingredient…BURLAP…I knew just where [...]

Adult T-Shirt to Little Boy’s T-Shirt: A Photo Tutorial

March 5, 2012 in Made by Mom

A couple of weeks ago, I showed you this picture of our family proudly sporting our church’s “e” logo. I told you that it was the night before we were to bring our plain T-shirts to our church gathering to have them screen-printed that I remembered it was the night [...]

Lady’s Shirt to Baby’s Dress: A Photo Tutorial

February 20, 2012 in Made by Mom

This post has been featured! It was the night before we were to bring our plain Tshirts to our church gathering to have them screenprinted that I remembered it was the night before we were to bring our plain Tshirts to our church gathering to have them screenprinted. Neither of [...]

Kid Food

February 18, 2012 in Made by Mom, Other People's Stuff I Like

For the most part, I just feed Josiah whatever we’re eating. Lately he has been requesting a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I make them pretty boring…the only variation being whether I cut it in half lengthwise or crosswise. But I have been inspired of late to have [...]