Category Archives: Crafts

Bundt Pan Pumpkin Wreath

September 2, 2016Crafts, Fallbundt pan pumpkin wreath, craft, DIY bundt pan pumpkin wreath, DIY fall wreath, easy fall craft, fall, fall craft, fall wreath, how to make a bundt pan pumpkin wreathRita

Last week while my friend, Kathy, and I were at our sewing retreat we made a darling Bundt Pan Pumpkin Wreath!

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Sewing Retreat

August 29, 2016Crafts, Patterns, Quilts, SewingBertie's Autumn, bundt pan wreath, crafts, Erica made designs, quilt pattern, quilts, sewing, sewing retreat 2016, vintage Christmas quilt pattern, wool Halloween blockRita

I just spent some very fun days with my best friend at a Sewing Retreat! We went up to the cabin for a few days of S & S. (Sewing and Shopping!)

We started out by driving up the canyon and it was just beautiful…the leaves are starting to turn colors and the weather was gorgeous! We went to our new favorite quilt shop in Midway, Utah, called My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe. We got the fabric to start a new Vintage Christmas Quilt. Continue reading →

Vinyl and Tie Dyed Shirts

July 20, 2016Crafts, Fashionfashion, how to make tie dyed shirts, how to make vinyl shirts, retro tie dyed shirts, tie dyed shirts, vinyl football shirts, vinyl shirtsRita

We have been busy at our house doing all kinds of fun crafts this summer. A couple of the projects that we have done are Vinyl and Tie Dyed Shirts! The kids have had so much fun with these and they were super easy to do!

I tended one extra granddaughter for a few days over the 4th of July Holiday, so we thought it would be fun to make these red shirts!
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DIY Patriotic Mason Jars

June 16, 2016Crafts, PatroticAmericana mason jars, diy patriotic mason jars, how to make patriotic mason jar lights, mason jar craft, mason jar lights, painted mason jars, patriotic mason jar lights, patriotic mason jarsRita

Today I want to show you the craft that we did last week. It is these fun DIY Patriotic Mason Jars! They turned out so pretty especially when they are lit up at night! Continue reading →

Americana Pom Pom Wreath

June 6, 2016Crafts, PatroticAmericana pom pom wreath, Americana porch, how to make a pom pom garland, how to make a pom pom wreath, patriotic pom pom wreath, patriotic wreath, pom pom wreathRita

I finally put out all my summer and Americana stuff the other day with the help of a couple of my grandchildren. But when we got all done we decided that we needed something for the front door and my granddaughter said…”Let’s make an Americana Pom Pom Wreath!” So we went upstairs and found some yarn and started making this wreath: Continue reading →

Vintage Memorial Day Craft!

May 30, 2016Crafts, PatroticMartha Stewart fans, memorial day craft, patriotic candy jar, patriotic picks, patriotic plant picks, plant picks, The Graphics Fairy, vintage memorial day craft, vintage patriotic craft, vintage patriotic post cardsRita

Happy Memorial Day everyone!

I hope that you are having a great day! I have a fun Vintage Memorial Day Craft to show you! This is a fun project that you can do with the kids and you could leave it out all summer to show your patriotism! Continue reading →

Wool Applique Easter Pillow

March 4, 2016Crafts, SewingEaster pillow, Easter pillow with wool applique, sewing, sewing wool appliques, wool applique, wool applique Easter pillowRita

I just finished a fun Wool Applique Easter Pillow. I am kind of loving the wool applique and I am still working on my block of the month quilt top. I only have 3 more blocks to go!! So this Wool Applique Easter pillow was a no brainer and I took it with me on our little trip that we took to St. George last weekend. I worked on it while the kids were swimming and at night in our hotel room. Continue reading →

Pom Pom Garland and Bouquet

February 24, 2016Crafts, DecoratingClover pom pom maker, Easter decor, Easter decorations, how to make a pom pom bouquet, how to make a pom pom garland, pom pom garland and bouquet, pom pom maker, Prissy and Pete bunniesRita

I got a new pom pom maker and my granddaughter and I have had a great time making this darling Pom pom Garland and Bouquet! We each made a set of these and my granddaughter got the hang of it really fast and could do make up the pom poms lickety split! Continue reading →

Vintage Valentine Bags

February 12, 2016Crafts, Printables, ValentinesDIY Valentines, DIY vintage Valentine goodie bags, how to make vintage valentine goodie bags, IBC bottle labels, love potion #9 drink labels, sugar cookie recipe, The Benson Street, The Graphics Fairy, ultimate sugar cookies, vintage valentine goodie bagsRita

I have a fun, last minute idea for those of you that are still looking for a Valentine idea…it is these darling Vintage Valentine Bags! You can put a big Valentine cookie in it, some candies, popcorn, nuts or a fun little trinket! They are the perfect size and they are super easy to make for those of you who are last minute like me! Continue reading →

Kid’s Mailboxes & Writing Station

February 10, 2016Crafts, EducationalDIY kids mailbox, Don't Eat cupid game, educational mailboxes, how to help kids with reading, how to help kids with writing, how to make a kid's writing station, how to make a writing station, kid's mailboxes, kids craft, Valentine party gameRita

Today I have a fun idea to help kids with their reading and writing…it is these Kid’s Mailboxes & Writing Station!

I tend a couple of my grandkids on a regular basis while my daughter works,and a few weeks ago my granddaughter told me that she wanted to make a mailbox, but not for Valentines day. She wanted them to be for everyday.

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