Scratch and Stitch

Every home cook knows the importance of having reliable kitchen tools, and oven mitts and hot pads are no exception. Whether you’re pulling a hot pizza pan from the oven…

Denim never goes out of style, but that doesn’t mean it can’t use a fresh twist occasionally. With Mother’s Day around the corner, I decided to put my handmade skills…

Are you ready for some more upcycled denim project ideas? I’m excited to share this unique set of kitchen textiles I crafted as a gift for my mom. The hot…

The request was a pink backpack for a cat-loving lady, and an upcycled leather bag was born. This unique leather bag design was created on the fly, and I documented…

When I got the notification from my son’s Kindergarten teacher that he could bring his classmate’s Valentines we immediately started brainstorming ideas to come up with Valentine’s box ideas. We…

As a kid, I had an overwhelming number of stuffed animals, many of which were plush bunnies of various varieties. The collection of bunnies came in all kinds of shapes…

When my six-year-old son said he wanted to be his favorite Garten of Banban character, Nabnab, for Halloween, only one question remained. “Which of Banban’s Kindergarten characters will Mom and…

As Halloween approaches, so do the colors and characters of the spooky holiday. Spiders, cats, and bats join witches, ghosts, skeletons, and monsters as regular Halloween scenery. This time of…

Introducing the Lapel Clutch Sewing Pattern – a chic and functional addition to your wardrobe (and sewing pattern collection)! …

Do you ever buy something off the clearance at the craft store just to figure out later what to make with it? I’m guilty! When I saw the white foam…