How to Cover a Cardboard Box with Scrapbook Paper

I have something a little special for you this week. I have wanted to start posting more tutorials and how-to's, and this is a good start. This is actually a mini-tutorial because when I was transferring the pictures from my phone to my computer, something went wrong and several of them were lost. Since this…

Turquoise and Pink: Gertie’s Zipper Front Dress Review

And spring has arrived! After two weeks of chilly, wintery weather, the balmy spring days have returned. Which is fitting considering that yesterday, March 20th, was the first official day of spring. I know there will probably be several more cold days, but I am so excited to see those days becoming less and less. Today I have one of my top favorite dresses that I have ever made for myself. It is the zipper-front dress from Gertie Sews Vintage Casual.

Gertie’s Zipper Front Dress Review

And spring has arrived! After two weeks of chilly, wintery weather, the balmy spring days have returned. Which is fitting considering that yesterday, March 20th, was the first official day of spring. I know there will probably be several more cold days, but I am so excited to see those days becoming less and less.…

Watercolor Painting Jemima Puddle Duck

Watercolor painting of Beatrix Potter's lovely Jemima Puddle Duck illustration.
I hope you enjoy!

February Minerva Crafts Make

Hello everyone, I have a couple things to share with you today. The first is my Minerva Crafts make for February.

New Podcast Episode and Minerva Crafts February Make

Hello everyone, I have a couple things to share with you today. The first is my Minerva Crafts make for February. Aren't these stuffed animals adorable? You can read all about them in my blog post on the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network site. Also, I have just uploaded another podcast episode. Finally! I feel like it…

Hydrangeas – Gertie’s Princess Seam Dress

One of the biggest perks of knowing how to sew is the ability to make beautiful dresses for my sister. She fell in love with this hydrangea print fabric when we stopped by Hancock fabrics during their closing sales last year. We purchased three yards and had just enough to squeeze out this dress. Literally,…