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Happy Birthday Josh!

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It's time for another sappy birthday post because today it's Josh's birthday! It's crazy to me to think back to us as those silly little high schoolers dating. Here we are 15 years later with these two incredibly crazy and adorable little girls. And Josh is seriously the most amazing dad, I can't get over how incredibly lucky I am. Josh has always been so unbelievably supportive and encouraging of all my crazy endeavors. He is always willing to help me figure out how to make a project happen or troubleshoot a computer problem. We've had so many adventures and done ... Read More

Just a Little Update

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I'm in an awkward place right now with my blog. See, I'm actually on top of Christmas gifts this year, I've already finished four of them. I don't think I started making any gifts until November last year, so I am feeling extremely accomplished. Plus I'm working on my project for the Crafty Christmas link up that Laura from Bugs and Fishes is organizing. If you're interested, check out the information here! While I'm feeling super accomplished because of everything I've been making, it's also a lot of things I can't really show off yet. Not all of the gift ... Read More

Flossy Embroidery Bobbins by sugarcookie

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I got an email recently from Missy, the amazingly talented lady behind sugarcookie. She asked me if I would be interested in trying out her Flossy bobbins and I couldn't have been more excited! I've seen them around before and always thought they were so cute! Well, they are even cuter in person, if that's even possible! Missy sent Flossy the Fawn and Flossy the Dachshund. I'm working on a couple projects that only need one color floss, so I quickly wound them with the thread. I don't know why, but I had it in my head that these would be thinner, kind ... Read More

Book Review and Giveaway – Paperplay

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Despite having an entire Pinterest board dedicated to paper crafts, I usually shy away from actually making things with paper. Papercrafts from Shannon Miller is an amazing collection of projects and I have a couple that I've added to my to do list! There is an extremely detailed introduction going through the different materials and tools. The whole section is littered with tips and tricks that are definitely worth reading, the information is really valuable. The projects are split into seven different categories - fold, cut, sculpt, quill, stitch, draw ... Read More

Flower POW Mug Rug Completed!

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Diane from CraftyPod is directly responsible for my English paper piecing hexagon obsession. So when she recently release some EPP patterns using other shapes, I had to try them out! I bought this Flower POW Mug Rug pattern and while I've only finished one so far, I have four others in progress. I can't stop making them, they are so fun! I've done triangles before, but diamonds and curves are completely new to me. The pattern comes with fantastic photos and illustrations and is really well written and easy to follow. Plus, Diane has included links to all her ... Read More

Halloween Crafty Tutorial Link Up

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Yesterday I posted my English paper pieced candy corn pattern and today I'm sharing all the other awesome Halloween projects from this link up! I really love seeing all the different projects that people come up with for the same theme! Geometric Felt Coasters from Bugs and Fishes Cutesy Plush Spider from Family Living On a Budget Felt Halloween Ornaments Tutorial from Felt With Love Designs Monster Hand Puppet Pattern from Good Critters Halloween Dollar Store Decor from GYCT Easy Duct Tape Feathers from House Full of Boys Fairy Wings ... Read More

English Paper Pieced Candy Corn Pattern!

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So this is going to be an early Free Pattern Friday, and it's a different kind of pattern! Instead of a cross stitch pattern, I made my first ever English paper piecing pattern. I'm posting it today instead of Friday because tomorrow will be the big link up of all the awesome Halloween projects that everyone made! Alicia from Felt With Love Designs organized a Halloween crafty tutorial link up. I did a Christmas one last year and a flower one this last spring so I was excited to take part. I am usually so bad about making projects based on a holiday or season, ... Read More