Simple Inspirational Quote Wooden Blocks

Super Easy Quote Blocks Have scrapbook paper with inspirational quote designs? I buy these paper pads to make handmade greeting cards, but also like to think of other ways to use the pages. I see so many inspirational wooden / metal / chalkboard plaques and frames with handwritten lettering in stores, and I wanted to make my own crafty version. This project is a super simple version, using supplies you probably already have in your craft room. And the final result is so cute and fun! Supplies: Craft acrylic paint in brown and metallic gold (I used Bark Brown, Cinnamon and Inca…

Super Simple Towel Topper Tutorial

I’ve been sewing towel toppers over the years for gifts and for our church bazaar. They are fairly easy to make and fun to match up fabric stash scraps to towel colors and themes. But sometimes it gets a little hard to push the towel with the fabric topper through the sewing machine. So I was inspired to try a design that avoids sewing over the doubled bulk of the towel altogether. This is a version of a towel topper crafted by a lovely lady named Florence from our church. She’s been sewing and donating beautiful fabric creations…

How to Sew July 4th Banner Coasters

Need a fun way to dress up your Independence Day table? How about July 4th Banner Coasters? These playful coasters can be used individually, or can be arranged together to make a festive banner garland centerpiece. Supplies: 1/3 yard blue fabric 1/3 yard red fabric Batting scraps (enough for eight 4 x 5 inch rectangles) 1 pkg medium rick rack in iridescent white 1/2 yard flag ribbon (or any red, white and blue ribbon) Begin by cutting eight rectangles out of each color, 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. Create a simple triangle template, 4…

Mother & Daughter Cotton Cord Convertible Bracelets & Necklaces

Here’s a super simple crafty idea for a mother and daughter – cotton bohemian cord convertible bracelets & necklaces. I named these convertible because the length that wraps around the wrist twice is the perfect length for a single wrap necklace. So clever! I found these cute supplies to make this summery jewelry, then they promptly disappeared from the store shelves! But I decided to share anyway in hopes they will make a comeback. The star of this look is the colorful casual cord, accented with a simple embellishment. Supplies: Cotton bohemian cord (5 mm) Small tassels or…