With each child, Halloween has become more and more of a nightmare. One would think it would become easier because there would be so many costumes to pass down. No way! Every year they seem to want newer, bigger and better costumes or they want me to sew them something "special." Why? Because, I am … [Read more...]
Tag Ball Craft How-To
You know the old story about kids having more fun playing with the box than with the toy that came in it? Well, I found the same thing to be true of my kids and the tags on their stuffed toys (or stuffies, or softies...your preference). So it didn't take me long to figure out that it would be more … [Read more...]
My Top Five Favourite Craft Blogs (for softies)
I love crafts. I do all kinds of crafts: knitting, sewing, scrapbooking, and I even paint and draw (when I can find enough time). And when I'm not actually making crafts, I love to read about other people's crafts. Especially when those crafts involve making softies. Which I have tried my hand at, … [Read more...]
Saving Boxes
I am actively hoarding cardboard boxes at present. And piles and piles of the little tissue wrappers from mandarin oranges. Why? Well, it's time to start getting the holiday care packages together, bien sûr. I have VOWED that this year I will be making and sending packages to the far-flung members … [Read more...]