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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 [...]

Our Bonus Room

April 14, 2012 in Making our House a Home

As I told you last week, our home had an addition put on it several years before we purchased it. It is on the rear of the house, beyond the kitchen. Although we have rearranged a few times, we have always used that space as our living room:I have never [...]

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 [...]

Playmat Purse: Sugar Plum Fairies

March 8, 2012 in Announcements, SnugasaBugBaby Products

This was the 2nd or 3rd Playmat Purse I ever made. I sold the first one well over a year ago. Duplicates have been listed for sale in my etsy shop ever since. But I just realized that I never posted it on my blog. So here it is, finally [...]

Custom Playmat Purse: Blue Dots

February 25, 2012 in SnugasaBugBaby Products

This post has been featured on Creative Itch.  Last week, I shared a custom playmat purse that I made for a friend of mine in a bold pink whimsical fabric. Here is another custom playmat purse that I made for her:I love how the colorful polka dot pattern contrasts with [...]

His, Hers, and Ours Comforters – And How to Make Your Own Duvet from Two Top Sheets

February 23, 2012 in Making our House a Home

This post has been featured! Yesterday, I showed you the King-Size Pottery Barn Stratton Bed Knock-Off that we built.Today, let me tell you more about the bedding. I know there aren’t as many layers of blankets or throw pillows as the Pottery Barn catalog boasts of. This is a very [...]