How to Make a Dollar Tree Christian Easter Centerpiece
I have made a lot of Easter projects this year but I have not made one that truly represents the season. This Dollar Tree Christian Easter Centerpiece is just perfect for the season. It is so simple to make but has a stunning countenance when it is finished. Everything in this project came from Dollar…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Easter Bunny Wreath
I saw this wood plaque at Dollar Tree and it inspired me to create this fun Dollar Tree Easter Bunny Wreath. This is a super simple craft project that anyone with basic crafting skills can make. It was a really quick Easter craft to do. All you need is Dollar Tree craft items and a…
How to Make Dollar Tree Easter Decor
I came across these large Dollar Tree Easter shapes and it took me a while to decide what I wanted to do with them. I decided to make Dollar Tree Easter Decor to add a bit of fun this Easter season. These shapes are pretty large so they were really easy to work with. I…
How to Make a Quilted Shamrock Table Runner
Yes, St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. Being a dual US/Irish citizen I love this holiday so I thought to do another quilting project to show off the green. I made a table runner but you could easily expand this pattern to a full sized quilt. As people who follow Sew Very Crafty…
How to Make a Fun Dollar Tree Easter Craft
I know, another Dollar Tree project but I could not resist this one. This is a fun Dollar Tree Easter craft that anyone can make. We are all about easy and inexpensive here at Sew Very Crafty and this project is certainly that. You can most everything you need at Dollar Tree for this project….
How to Make Dollar Tree Easter Bunny Home Decor
I love making Easter crafts. They are so fun and colorful. With Easter in mind I decided to create this fun Dollar Tree Easter bunny home decor piece that I saw on Facebook. It was so easy to make and is really whimsical for this Easter season. Just head to Dollar Tree for what you…
How to Make Dollar Tree Valentine Tulips
Valentine's Day is just around the corner so I decided to make this super simple Dollar Tree project. These Dollar Tree Valentine Tulips are easy and inexpensive to make. They really are pretty and they never wilt. You can paint them any color you like. I chose varying Valentine's day colors for my tulips. If…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Leprechaun
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. For someone like me it is a holiday worth celebrating so I love making St. Patrick's day crafts. This year I went to Dollar Tree and gathered the items that I thought would make a great Dollar Tree leprechaun craft. This was really a fun and simple…
How to Make a Dollar Tree St. Patrick's Day Wreath Rail Wreath
I came across this wreath rail at Dollar Tree. I thought it was really cute. They had three types but I chose the one that says Love using a shamrock for the 0. With this in mind I decided to make a St. Patrick's Day Wreath Rail Wreath. I love how it turned out and…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Valentine Shelf Sitter
It's heart time. I have hearts galore all over my sewing room to create fun and beautiful Valentine's Day projects for you. This Dollar Tree Valentine Shelf Sitter is a simple Dollar Tree craft that anyone can create with a little bit of time and a trip to Dollar Tree. This project is full of…
How to Make a Dollar Tree New Years Decoration
Yes, I am back at it again with the Dollar Tree crafts. I decided to make this one specifically for New Years but you can use this technique for virtually any container. This Dollar Tree New Years Decoration can be made in no time with mostly Dollar Tree items. The paint and hot glue came…
How to Make a Christmas Tree Skirt
I love Christmas and I love sewing for Christmas. With this in mind I decided stitch up my own reversible Christmas tree skirt. No pattern is necessary for this project. It is all in how you fold the fabric that makes this project simple and easy. You don't need to make this reversible if…
How to Make a Santa Napkin Holder
I love Christmas and these Santa napkin holders are the perfect way to liven up your Christmas table. I saw this project on Easy to Sew on YouTube. They are super simple to make. Learn how to make a Santa napkin holder using your beginner sewing skills. It is a fun Christmas project. Just some…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Lighted Decor Christmas Present
My sewing machine is still in the shop. Ugh! so I am doing more Dollar Tree crafts. This is a standard Dollar Tree Christmas craft project that can be made in no time. This Dollar Tree Lighted Decor Christmas present is stunning when lit at night. You would never know that it cost about $7…
How to Make DIY Christmas Tree Decor
I saw this project on Facebook and had to share it with you. It is a super simple Christmas Tree craft that anyone can make using shims, Dollar Tree embellishments and chalk paint. This holiday craft project makes the perfect DIY Christmas tree home decor for the holiday season. Once you have created the Tree…
How to Make Dollar Tree Sock People
Unfortunately I was quilting a quilt and my sewing machine died so I am doing another Dollar Tree craft. This is a really cute project that anyone can make. This tutorial will show you step-by-step how to make Dollar Tree sock people. It is getting close to the holidays and Dollar Tree has these fur…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Christmas Carousel
I saw this on FaceBook and decided to recreate it for you. There were no instructions so this is my version of the Dollar Tree Christmas Carousel. This project is super simple to make. You just need a few Dollar Tree items to create most of it. I added a few things from Amazon and…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Reindeer and Floral Centerpiece
This Dollar Tree Reindeer and Floral Centerpiece is stunning and super simple to make. You can get everything you need at Dollar Tree. You will be surprised at just how easy this project comes together. I just love the silver and white color scheme. It makes this project truly elegant. I hope you enjoy this…
How to Make a Fun Snowman Centerpiece
I have been making a lot of Christmas projects since it is that time of the year. I absolutely love making them. In fact, my house is full of all different holiday projects. Nevertheless, here is another one that I just couldn't resist making. This tutorial will show you step-by-step how to make a fun…
How to Sew a Simple Christmas Ornament
If you are a beginner sewist this is the project for you. Literally anyone can make this project and it is just so cute. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned sewist give this project a try. This tutorial gives you a free pattern and step by step instructions on how to sew a…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Christmas Candle Holder
I have been shopping at Dollar Tree so much this holiday season and stocking up on craft items. I took some of those items in my now Dollar Tree stash and created this super simple Dollar Tree Christmas Candle Holder. This project came out really well. It really evokes a lovely Christmas scene at little…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Christmas Window
Here is another super simple Dollar Tree craft. You can make a Dollar Tree Christmas window in no time using Dollar Tree items and paint. This is a really nice Christmas home decor project that comes out great every time. I was really pleased with how this project turned out. I was able to do…
How to Make Dollar Tree Bottle Angels
It is Christmas and Dollar Tree time. This is a standard but beautiful Dollar Tree craft that anyone can make in just minutes. It really makes a lovely Christmas decor project. You only need Dollar Tree bottles, Dollar Tree angel wing ornaments and LED mini lights to make Dollar Tree Bottle Angels. This is such…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Snowflake Wreath
It's getting close to Christmas so I say head over to Dollar Tree and purchase some little Christmas trees to make a Dollar Tree Snowflake Wreath. This is such a simple wreath project that literally anyone can make it. All you need for this project is six Dollar Tree Christmas trees, wire and bow. It…
How to Make a Simple Dollar Tree Candy Jar
Here we go again. Another Dollar Tree Craft. This time we are making a Simple Dollar Tree Candy Dish. It really does not get any easier than this. You can use it as a candy dish or to put small holiday decorations. I just love this project. Honestly, anyone can create this project. Just head…
How to Sew a Jack-o-lantern Throw Pillow
I saw a jack-o-lantern pillow for sale and thought I could very easily make it myself so I created a pattern so that I would not have to buy it and I could use what I had in my stash to do it. This is a simple and fun tutorial on how to sew a…
How to Make Christmas Grinch Wreath
I decided that the Grinch needed some airtime on the website today. I came across some Grinch Ribbon on Amazon and just had to have it. Then I had to think of something to do with it. So, I came up with a Christmas Grinch Wreath using that ribbon among other things. This was such…
How to Make an Upcycled Jeans and Dollar Tree Pumpkin
I saw this project on Facebook and just had to make them for myself. While I was doing that I thought to share this simple project with you. This upcycled jeans and Dollar Tree pumpkin was originally posted by Tanette Forbes Welsh. She graciously allowed me to share it with you. I hope you love…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Pumpkin Vase on a Wagon
Another Dollar Tree Craft from Sew Very Crafty. Pumpkin Holiday decor does not get any easier than this project. I think that is why I decided to do It. I have been making a lot of Dollar Tree crafts for this holiday season when I need a break from sewing. This Dollar Tree Pumpkin Vase…
How to Make a Beautiful Candy Cane Wreath
I really wanted to make a candy cane wreath this year so I went all in on this one. I think I hit every craft store in town to get what I wanted for this project. Of course, I went to Dollar Tree to get the wreath form and some of the items. The bulk…
How to Make Halloween Pumpkin Dolls
I saw this project on YouTube and just had to make them for you. I contacted the designer, Patti Good and asked if I could replicate the project and she was gracious enough to allow me to do it. Her video of the project will be added to the end of this post. These little…
How to Sew a Halloween Ghost Shelf Sitter
I saw this project on Pinterest and went to the site but could not find it anymore. I really thought it was cute so I created my own pattern for how to create my version of this adorable ghost shelf sitter for this upcoming Halloween. It took a little while for me to figure this…
How to Sew a Fun Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bag
I saw this project for sale on the Walmart website and decided I could create it myself. So here is my version of a fun Halloween Trick-or-Treat bag. This is a really fun simple project to make using your basic sewing skills. It is perfect for Trick or Treating with style. There are two different…
How to Make a Punch Bowl Pumpkin
I love holiday crafts. I especially like Dollar Tree crafts. Dollar Tree punch bowls were used for this project. Hobby Lobby had loads of ribbon on sale that I thought would be perfect for this Punch Bowl Pumpkin. I have to say that this project was super simple to make and really came out beautifully….
How to Make a Small Halloween Totem
Halloween decor is all the rage these days. There are so many fun things to sew for the season. I saw a version of this project on Etsy so I thought I would create a small Halloween Totem that we all can stitch in no time. This is a really fun project that screams Halloween….
How to Make a Dollar Tree Halloween Wreath
Dollar Tree has all of their Halloween craft items in the store now. I perused the Halloween section and came across a lot of little items that really depict the season. So, I bought a bunch of things to make a Dollar Tree Halloween wreath. It honestly does not get any easier than this project…
How to Make a Mattress Spring Scarecrow
Autumn is upon us. It is time for autumn crafting as the weather begins to cool. With Thanksgiving coming up I thought to make this super simple Mattress Spring Scarecrow. Crafting doesn't really get any easier than this. I used a mattress spring and Dollar Tree craft supplies so it was inexpensive to make as…
How to Make a Jack-O-Lantern Lamp Post
The autumn and Halloween season is upon us. I love the colors of fall even though we don't really see them here in California. Fortunately I can get them in craft store and fill my home with them. In this case I decided to do a Jack-O-Lantern Lamp Post with fall flowers to really bring…
How to Make Dollar Tree Wine Glass Candle Holders
I absolutely love these Dollar Tree Wine Glass Candle Holders. They are so simple to make and elegant too. Everything used to make this project was purchased at Dollar Tree so it is inexpensive too. I was fortunate to get everything I needed in one trip and put them together quickly. If you like Dollar…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Fall Centerpiece
Yes, it is getting to be that time of year. Autumn is just around the corner. This is a great time of year for Dollar Tree crafts. This Dollar Tree Centerpiece is so simple to make but really leans into that autumn feel. I obtained everything in this project from Dollar Tree with the exception…
How to Make a Pumpkin Jar
I can't believe that I am making Autumn crafts already. I decided to get a jump on things this year with this Dollar Tree Pumpkin Jar. This is a super simple Dollar Tree Craft that is perfect for autumn. A trip to Dollar Tree along with some dried pumpkin stems is all you need for…
How to Make a Patriotic Door Hanging
It is coming up to Memorial Day and soon the 4th of July so I decided to make this super simple patriotic door hanging to celebrate. You can get everything you need at your local fabric and craft store. Honestly it does not get any easier than this. Just some pre-made wood pieces, ribbon, paint…
How to Make a Log Cabin Santa
I love these Log Cabin Santa ornaments. They are so simple to make and are really fun. You can make two of them at a time with no problem at all. All you need are some basic piecing skills and some ladder stitching skills to complete this adorable Log Cabin Christmas ornament. Christmas is not…
How to Make a Last Minute Gift Bag
If you need a really pretty last minute gift bag this is the one for you. It can be made in minutes using just some ribbon and fabric. This pretty little gift bag its perfect for those tall last minute gifts. The best thing about these gift bags is that they are reusable. I love…
How to Make a Christmas Ornament Snowman
There is nothing easier to make than this simple Christmas ornament snowman. It is a basic craft for the hot glue gun user. I bought all of the components to this project and simply glued them on. It really doesn't get any easier than this and it is super cute too. If you would like…
How to Sew a 3D Traditional Fabric Christmas Ornament
I was working on a Cricut crafting project on Adobe Illustrator for my other blog Paperdaisy.com and created some traditional looking Christmas ornaments. I wondered how to make them into a sewing project. It was really pretty simple to do. So I came up with this tutorial on How to Sew a 3D Traditional Fabric…
How to Make a Fabric Christmas Ornament
How to Make a Fabric Christmas Ornament It's coming on Christmas and I decided to make some Christmas ornaments. This idea popped into my head. It is a super easy Fabric Christmas ornament. This is a beginner sewing project that uses both machine and hand stitching. It is a very quick and easy project to…
How to Make Fabric Pumpkins
How to Make Fabric Pumpkins Now that Halloween and Thanksgiving are quickly coming our way I thought that I would put together this super simple tutorial on how to make fabric pumpkins. The beauty of this project is that you can make them in any size and from any fabric you want. I chose Halloween…
How to Make Floating Halloween Cheesecloth Ghosts
How to Make FLOATING Halloween Cheesecloth Ghosts Need a fun Halloween decorating idea? These Floating Halloween cheesecloth ghosts are the perfect addition to any home decor during the Halloween season. They are an easy and fun craft project that you can make yourself or with your kids. You can make them spooky or spooky fun. …
How to Make a Halloween Bat Pillow
Use the free PDF pattern to make this Halloween bat pillow for your home's decor this Halloween season. This is a really spooky fun halloween project to make. It is also a beginner sewing project that anyone with basic sewing skills can make in no time. Use different fabrics to really spice up your decor….
How to Make a Fabric Bread Warmer
How to Make a Fabric Bread Warmer I love bread and rolls. I especially love them when they are warm and I can slather sweet Irish butter on them. What better way to keep your bread and rolls warm than this fabric bread warmer. This is a super simple sewing project that anyone with basic…
Make an Easter Garden Flag
Make an Easter Garden Flag I always have a welcome or holiday garden flag at the front of my home. I just love changing them out for the different times of year so I thought I would make one for Easter this year. Of course, I have a store bought version but I really wanted…
How to Make Holiday Dish Towels
How to Make Holiday Dish Towels I love decorating my kitchen with holiday dish towels so I decided to make a few for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and Easter. This is such a simple project. You can make these holiday dish towels for any holiday. They make perfect gifts as well. There are…
How to Make Dollar Tree Salt Shaker Snowmen
Here is another fun Dollar Tree Christmas craft. Learn how to make Dollar Tree Salt Shaker Snowmen with this tutorial. These are so simple to make and only require Dollar Tree products if you want. Dollar Tree sells paint to create the painted parts of this project so you have no need to go elsewhere….
How to Make a Quilted Christmas Pillow
I had a bunch of Christmas fabric left over from the Christmas light quilt I made so I thought I would make a quilted Christmas pillow using that same fabric. It is a super simple quilting project as these things go for a beginner quilter like me. It is just squares and a rectangle and…
How to Make a Christmas Lights Quilt
I came across this free quilt pattern online and decided to share it with you. It is a Christmas lights quilt called Merry and Bright Christmas Lights Kim Christopherson for Maywood Studio. It is a super simple quilt to make and comes together relatively quickly except for the cutting which I always find takes the…
How to make a Dollar Tree Mop Head Gnome
As you know, I love Dollar Tree crafts. Especially around the holidays. This Dollar tree mop head gnome is no different. This is an easy no sew gnome project that is fun for Christmas decorating. You could even make a fall or halloween gnome if you like. I wanted a Christmas gnome this year. Of…
How to Make a Patchwork Fabric Ornament
I just love these patchwork ornaments. They are so easy to make using scrap fabrics and some fleece or batting. I thought I would share the process for how to make a patchwork fabric ornament with you in this tutorial. They look really nice when you are finished and they don't take a lot of…
How to Make a Stuffed Braided Wreath
This is a simple Christmas sewing project that anyone with beginner sewing skills can make. This stuffed braided wreath is really pretty when it is done and it doesn't take long to make. If you can sew a straight seam and tie a braid you can make the project. Just fabric and fiberfil is all…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Splatter Screen Pumpkin
This Dollar Tree Splatter Screen Pumpkin is a very common Dollar tree craft. It is fun to make and perfect for autumn home decorating. The best part is that everything came from Dollar Tree but the spray paint so it was inexpensive too. For this project I used splatter screens that you use on frying…
How to Make a Fabric Cornucopia
I discovered this project over at Crafty Staci and she was kind enough to allow me to recreate the project here. This is a fun autumn/Thanksgiving project to make as a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table or just as an autumn decoration. I threw in some fabric pumpkins, apples and nuts to complete the look…
How to Make a Halloween Wall Hanging
I have been in a Halloween mood lately and decided to make this simple Halloween wall hanging. This is a super simple appliqué and quilting project that anyone with basic sewing skills can make in no time. It is a terrific way to decorate your home or your front door. This halloween wall hanging is…
How to Make a Ghost Mini Quilt
It may be the middle of summer but it is never too early to get ready for Halloween. I thought to share this ghost mini quilt so that you can get a start on your Halloween preparations. This is another beginner quilting project that can be made by any beginner quilter including me. It is…
How to Make a Witch's Hat
Halloween is just around the corner. In the spirit of halloween, I decided. to create this witch's hat and share the process with you. This is a very simple hat making project for Halloween night. The most difficult part of this project is the measurements. You will want to measure it to fit you or…
How to Make a Triangle Quilt
I am still in a quilting mood. I am not sure what I am going to do with all of these quilting projects but I really wanted to do this triangle quilt. It is a Christmas quilt project that I thought to use up my scrap Christmas fabrics to make. It is sort of the…
How to Make a Patchwork Christmas Pillow
I came across this adorable patchwork Christmas pillow from Amy at Nana Company and wanted to share it with you. It is a super simple beginner quilting project that anyone starting out with quilting can make. There is some hand embroidery in this project which I must confess I have not done in a…
How to Make Dollar Tree Christmas Lamp Posts
I love Dollar Tree Crafts. These Dollar Tree Christmas Lamp Posts are no different. I saw this craft on Pinterest and decided to recreate it for you here. They are a super simple Dollar Tree craft to put together using Dollar Tree supplies. Add some glue and black spray paint and you are ready to…
How to Make Angel Wing Christmas Ornaments
Christmas ornaments are always fun to make and these angel wing Christmas ornaments are no different. These wings are a super simple beginner sewing project that anyone with basic sewing skills can make in minutes. They look fantastic on your Christmas tree. I just love this easy to sew project. It is the perfect ornament…
How to Make Mini Christmas Stocking Ornaments
Since Christmas is just around the corner I thought I would create these cute mini Christmas stocking ornaments from some scrap Christmas fabric that I had on hand. This is a fun beginner sewing project for anyone with basic sewing skills. This is a fun little Christmas ornament to make. Use all of your scrap…
How to Make a Dog Paw Christmas Stocking
Christmas is closer than you think. With this in mind I decided to recreate a dog paw stocking that I saw online. It was pretty simple to make. I modified another stocking pattern that I did to create this one. You can buy these dog paw stockings in the store but I thought why should…
How to Make a Halloween Door Hanger
It is time to start working on my Halloween decor for this year. I was looking for something for the front door that wasn't really traditional but still had that Halloween flavor. I came across this idea at Sew Totally Smitten. Her idea was a good one but I wanted to make it my own…
How to Sew a Halloween Trick or Treat Basket
I like to get. jump on the holidays early here at Sew Very Crafty so that you can to. I decided to make this terrific Halloween trick or treat basket for Halloween so that you have time to make loads of them for the upcoming holiday. This is a beginner sewing project. Anyone with basic…
Make a Simple Easter Bunny Softie
Make a Simple Easter Bunny Softie I recently did a tutorial on how to make a cuddly bunny for Easter. This is a much simpler Easter Bunny Softie that anyone with basic sewing skills can create. It is a small sofite that can easily be tucked into a child's Easter basket or used as simple…
How to Make Porcelain Look Christmas Ornaments
I love the look of porcelain Christmas ornaments. They are beautiful and classic and expensive. I thought I could make my own porcelain look Christmas ornaments using modeling clay and high gloss polyurethane. I didn't realize just how easy they would be or how beautiful they would come out. Modeling clay is not something I…
How to Make a Dog Bone Christmas Stocking
I love dogs. Christmas with dogs is always an adventure. Keeping ornaments and presents safe from wagging tails is always a challenge. Nevertheless, dogs and Christmas seem to go together. There are dog clothes. dog presents and Christmas dog treats just for Christmas with your dog. This year I decided to make my own dog…
How to Make a Pumpkin Pillow
How to Make a Pumpkin Pillow Autumn and Thanksgiving are just around the corner. I thought I would start my home decorating with this adorable pumpkin pillow. I saw this on the Sewing Room on YouTube. It is so easy to make and really gives that fall feeling. You could make a set of three…
How to Make Mini Halloween Treat Bags
How to Make Mini Halloween Treat Bags I am always searching for fun projects. Many I create myself and share them with you. This one I came across at Bernina's sewing site called We All Sew and thought I would give it a go. These are super simple mini Halloween Treat bags that any beginner…
Learn to Sew Candy Cane Ornaments
Learn to Sew Candy Cane Ornaments I love making Christmas ornaments and this year I decided to sew up some candy canes. These candy cane ornaments are a beginner sewing project that anyone with basic sewing skills can make in minutes. They are bright and colorful and a lot of fun to make. There is…
How to Make a Christmas Mantle Scarf
How to Make a Christmas Mantle Scarf I was given a little more than two yards of really cute Christmas fabric and wasn't sure what to do with it so I thought I would create this fun Christmas mantle scarf. My mantle is pretty narrow so the two yards of fabric was just enough to…
How to Make a Tie on Halloween Fabric Wreath
How to Make a Tie on Halloween Fabric Wreath I have a bunch of scraps of Halloween fabric so I decided to make this tie on Halloween Fabric Wreath. This is a no sew project. It takes a wreath form and some fabric scraps and that is it. I headed over to Dollar Tree and…
How to Make a Halloween Wall Hanging
How to Make a Halloween Wall Hanging Halloween decorating is going to be even more important his year with people celebrating at home. With this in mind I decided to make this cute Halloween wall hanging that anyone with beginner sewing skills can make. This is a really fun little project to create and will…
How to Create A Fabric Alphabet
How to Create A Fabric Alphabet I love fabric letters. I wanted to make some for Halloween and Christmas this year for my mantle decor. While I was at it I thought I would share this tutorial with you. This is a super simple project that anyone with a sewing machine and a printer…
How to Make Candy Corn Throw Pillows
How to Make Candy Corn Throw Pillows It's coming up to Halloween and I thought I would create these adorable candy corn throw pillows for this Halloween season. These pillows are a simple sewing project and super fun to make. Any beginner sewist can make these pillows. It is simply three strips of fabric and…
St. Patrick's Padded Pocket Rosary Pouch
St. Patrick's Padded Pocket Rosary Pouch St. Patrick's day is just around the corner and most of us forget that the day is a solemn religious holiday that commemorates the death of St. Patrick. So for this occasion I decided to make a St. Patrick's Padded Pocket Rosary Pouch that you can use all…
How to Make a Cuffed Christmas Stocking
How to Make a Cuffed Christmas Stocking I love buffalo check and I love Christmas. I thought I would use a buffalo check remnant this Christmas to create a cuffed stocking. This is a simple sewing project with bang up results. I used a buffalo check remnant and some faux fur for this project and…
Make Painted Christmas Mason Jars
Make Painted Christmas Mason Jars I love Mason jars or any jars for that matter and I love Christmas so I decided to combine the two. In this post I will show you had I made these terrific painted Christmas jars that can be used for your holiday decor. Instead of standard mason jars, I…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Santa Hat
How to Make a Dollar Tree Santa Hat I have been looking high and low for fun Dollar Tree Holiday Crafts this season and came across this terrific Santa Hat door hanging project that I just had to share with you. Of course, because everything was purchased at Dollar Tree each item was only $1. …
4 Beautiful DIY Pine Cone Christmas Ornaments
4 Beautiful DIY Pine Cone Christmas Ornaments I live in Southern California so pine cones are not exactly plentiful but I did buy some last year on sale after Christmas thinking that I could make something out of them and here we are a year later with the pine cones and a few craft supplies…
How to Make A Double Fabric Gift Card Holder
How to Make A Double Fabric Gift Card Holder Holidays and birthdays are always great times to give gift cards but there is never anything good to give them in. I previously showed you how to make a basic fabric gift card holder for one card. Now I am going to show how easy it…
How to Make a Christmas Treat Bag
How to Make a Christmas Treat Bag I love giving treats for Christmas and what better way than to make these adorable little see through treat bags. This is a simple sewing project that can be made for anytime of the year but I love this project for Christmas. The Christmas tree cut out makes…
How to Make Fabric Acorns
How to Make Fabric Acorns It is Autumn and time for fall decorating. This year I decided to make these terrific fabric acorns to decorate my home. They are super simple to make and add that little bit of autumn to any fall decor. The key to these little gems are the natural…
How to Make Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornaments
How to Make Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornaments How to Make Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornaments. I love making Christmas ornaments and this year I have made several. Among the ornaments I have made are these adorable embroidery hoop ornaments. They are simple to make and inexpensive. I used three different techniques for my ornaments but there…
How to Make Clothespin Christmas Ornaments
How to Make Clothespin Christmas Ornaments I love handmade Christmas ornaments. To be honest there is nothing like a handmade Christmas. This year I thought I would make some clothespin Christmas ornaments for my tree. These are super simple to make and only require a few craft supplies that can be found at any craft…
How to Make a Plaid and Faux Fur Pillow
How to Make a Plaid and Faux Fur Pillow I love the feel of faux fur. It is so soft and cuddly. It is perfect for the winter months. I had some faux fur in my stash and thought I would show you all how to make a plaid and faux fur pillow. Of course…
How to Make a DIY Santa Hat
How to Make a DIY Santa Hat Christmas is just around the corner and it is time to work on our Christmas sewing and crafting projects. I decided to make a new Santa hat to wear as a hand gifts this Christmas day. This tutorial will walk you through all of the steps necessary for…
How to Make a Dollar Tree Autumn Wreath
How to Make a Dollar Tree Autumn Wreath I must admit that I love Dollar Tree. They have a craft section that has a variety of things that you can turn into great crafts for your home. Just Google Dollar Tree crafts and you will find hundreds of different ideas. I was at Dollar Tree…
How to Make an Autumn Pumpkin Garland
How to Make an Autumn Pumpkin Garland Autumn is just around the corner so I have started on my Autumn decorating projects. I thought this year I would demonstrate how to make an autumn pumpkin garland. This is a super simple sewing and crafting project that anyone can make. It really comes out well with…
How to Make a Halloween Gnome
How to Make a Halloween Gnome I just love these Halloween gnomes. They are so cute and really add a punch to my Halloween decor. In fact, you can make these gnomes for just about any holiday. This is a no sew project that anyone can make using a hot glue gun and a…
How to Make a Primitive Burlap Pumpkin
How to Make a Primitive Burlap Pumpkin Halloween is just around the corner and there is nothing like a primitive burlap pumpkin to really capture the season. I decided to create this primitive pumpkin so that anyone with basic sewing skills could recreate it. It's primitive face and witch's hat make for a fun machine…
How to Make Yo Yo Christmas Tree Ornaments
How to Make Yo Yo Christmas Tree Ornaments I love fabric yo yos. You can use them to decorate almost anything and you can make some fun Christmas ornaments out of them. These fun Christmas tree ornaments are the perfect Christmas yo yo project for your Christmas tree. Yo yos are super simple to make…
How to Make a Button Pillow
How to Make a Button Pillow I love decorative throw pillows. I have them all over my house, on the sofa and in the bedrooms. They are perfect for decorating at the holidays. Holiday throw pillows can really jazz up your holiday decorating scheme. While searching for good throw pillow patterns I came across this…
How to Make a Halloween Treat Basket
How to Make a Halloween Treat Basket Every year I look for something to put my Halloween treats in to hand out to all of the little goblins that come to my door but never have anything suitable for the occasion. I end up using a generic bowl and fill it with candy to hand…
How to Make a Halloween Garden Flag
How to make a halloween garden flag How to make a Halloween garden flag. I always have a welcome or holiday garden flag at the front of my home. I just love changing them out for the different times of year so I thought I would make one for Halloween this year. Of course, I…
Paint a Rustic Shamrock
Paint a Rustic Shamrock I found this plain wooden shamrock at Joann's the other day and wanted to paint it a farmhouse rustic style. I really wanted to stain it but I didn't want to spend a lot of money on stain so I decided to use paint and make it look like stain instead….
Make a St. Patrick's Day Door Plaque
Make a St. Patrick's Day Door Plaque St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner so I thought I would create a super simple tutorial on how to Make a St. Patrick's Day Door Plaque that requires very little work to put together. With the exception of the shamrock all of the pieces in this…
Make a Cuddly Bunny
Make a Cuddly Bunny I just love cuddly stuffed animals and with Easter on the horizon I thought to make a cuddly bunny that is simple to sew and can be made with my ever popular remnant stash. This bunny requires confident sewing skills to complete. If you take your time and follow the…
Make a Hanging Snowman Ornament
Make a Hanging Snowman Ornament It is Christmas time and time for decorating the house and the tree. You can always buy your ornaments but I love making my own and this rustic hanging snowman ornament fits right into my style. I saw a photograph of this ornament and knew without a doubt that…
Night Before Christmas Ornament
Night Before Christmas Ornament I love the poem A Visit from St. Nick or as it is more commonly known A Night Before Christmas so I thought I would make these ornaments. I put the words of the poem right on the ornaments for everyone to see. These Christmas ornaments are super simple to make…
How to Make Popsicle Stick Sled Ornaments
How to Make Popsicle Stick Sled Ornaments This is a terrific Christmas tree craft that anyone can make and that you can enjoy making with your children. It is the old traditional popsicle stick sled. I just love this one. It is certainly not original with me but it is one that I wanted to…
How to Make a Wine Cork Christmas Angel Ornament
How to Make a Wine Cork Christmas Angel Ornament This is another really simple handmade Christmas ornament project. I just love these little wine cork angels. They are so simple to make and are just too cute for words. You get to drink the wine if you want to or you can buy the…
How to Make a Rustic Fabric Christmas Ornament
How to Make a Rustic Fabric Christmas Ornament If you want a rustic Christmas this ornament is for you. This is a super simple Christmas ornament that can be made from fabric scraps, a Styrofoam ball and some twine. It is a lovely little ornament that takes just minutes to make and will really…
How to Make a Patchwork Christmas Stocking
How to Make a Patchwork Christmas Stocking I love to make Christmas stockings and this year I thought I would make some patchwork Christmas Stockings from Christmas fabric remnants that I had in my stash. The rest will be used to make a super easy Christmas table runner that any non-quilter such as myself can…
How to Make a Christmas Patchwork Star
How to Make a Christmas Patchwork Star I love these patchwork stars. They are not only easy to make they are perfect for the Christmas season. All you need is a little fabric, some twine and some polyfill and you can create these terrific patchwork star decorations for your home this Christmas season. I know…
Three Dimensional Stars
Three Dimensional Stars I remember making these 3D stars as a child and thought I would recreate them for you here. You can use cereal boxes or craft paper to make these versatile stars. If you choose to upcycle cereal boxes you will also need to paint them. Choose a Christmas theme or red, white…
How to make a St. Patrick's Day Gumball Machine
How to Make a St. Patrick's Day Gumball Machine Here is an update on the adorable St. Valentine's Day Gumball Machine I posted earlier. The steps for this St. Patrick's Day Gumball Machine are essentially the same but the decorations make this machine perfect for the St. Patrick's Day Holiday Season. I absolutely love this…
Valentine Cake Pops
Valentine Cake Pops I recently took Craftsy's free online mini class on how to make cake pops and thought to share some of what I learned with you. Of course you can click the link and on head over to Craftsy and take the free class yourself but I thought creating some Valentine Cake Pops would…
Paint Your Own Christmas Angels
Paint Your Own Christmas Angels I saw this simple to paint trio of angels designed by Cynthia Fortner in the Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts Magazine last year and wanted to give it a try but just didn't have the time. I kept the issue and the pattern and tried it this year…
Dollar Store Faux Mercury Glass Hurricanes
Dollar Store Faux Mercury Glass Hurricanes I love mercury glass but it can be hard to find and expensive if it is real so I decided to share this tutorial on how to make your own Dollar Store faux Mercury Glass Hurricanes. It is super easy to do and only requires a few items to…
Three Dimensional Stuffed Christmas Tree
Three Dimensional Stuffed Christmas Tree Of course I have a lot of Christmas themed remnant fabric so I needed an easy project to make with it. I decided that a three dimensional stuffed Christmas tree would fit the bill. This is a project that I saw on Pinterest and decided to share it with you. …
Christmas Tote
Christmas Tote This is a beautiful and expandable Christmas tote. This is a large tote that features beautiful festive Christmas fabrics. The bag has red and gold striped cotton on the front and back panels and has red and green poinsettia fabric on the side panels. The interior is a red, green and gold tartan….
Christmas Applique Pillow
Christmas Applique Pillow This Christmas Applique Pillow is easy and fun to make. I love the little Scotties that decorate the pillow in the green and red of Christmas. I used some cute Christmas Scottie fabric that I had in my stash for this project. This pillow is stuffed with fiberfill and sewn closed but…
Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree Ornament
Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree Ornament Christmas will soon be upon us so I thought I would start by making these cute little cinnamon stick Christmas tree ornaments. They are terrific ornaments that have a little bit of rustic charm and a pinch of cinnamon scent at the same time. They are super easy to make…
Country Christmas Stockings From Jeans
Country Christmas Stockings From Jeans As you know, upcycling jeans is one of my favorite things and I came across this terrific idea and thought I would share it with you. These adorable country Christmas stockings from jeans are super simple to make and add the perfect touch to your country Christmas. I just love…
Paint Holiday Wine Bottles
Paint Holiday Wine Bottles It is the holiday season and I was looking for an easy and fun holiday craft idea to make from empty wine bottles. I decided that painting them in fun holiday decorations was just the trick. There are so many cute ides to liven up your holiday décor that I couldn't…
FALL APPLIQUE BURLAP TABLE RUNNER
FALL APPLIQUE BURLAP TABLE RUNNER It is the Fall season and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I thought I would create this fun and relatively easy to make fall applique burlap table runner. All you need is a computer, some remnant fall fabrics, some brown felt and a 2 yd or longer piece of…
Halloween Around the Web
Halloween Around the Web It is that time of year when ghosts and goblins make themselves known in the dark of night. In light of the upcoming Samhain or Halloween night festivities I have scoured the internet for some interesting projects for my Halloween around the web segment. I hope you like these terrific…
Halloween Candy Corn Cheesecake in a Jar.
Halloween Candy Corn Cheesecake in a Jar This Halloween candy corn cheesecake in a jar is a terrific easy to make dessert. Not only is it delicious to eat, its fun Halloween colors and theme are candy to the eye. Ingredients Crust: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon sugar Filling: 2 pounds of cream…
Clear Glass Christmas Ornaments
Clear Glass Christmas Ornaments You can purchase clear glass Christmas ornaments at any craft store and turn them into something terrific for your tree. Here are a few ideas to change your clear glass Christmas ornaments into something special. Ornament 1: Clear Glass Christmas Ornaments Santa: What you will Need: Clear Glass Christmas Ornaments Several…
Felt Christmas Light Ornaments
Felt Christmas Light Ornaments It's the Christmas season so I thought I would write this Felt Christmas Light Ornaments Tutorial. These ornaments are easy to make, fun and colorful. Perfect for the Christmas season. All you need is some brightly colored felt, a little fiberfill, some ribbon and some thread and you are on your…
Super Tasty Autumn Pumpkin Pecan Spice Cake
This is a super simple but really amazing pumpkin pecan spice cake with a cream cheese glaze and a few m&ms for good measure. I happened to get a pumpkin cake mold 80% off right after Halloween at my local Michael's and thought it would be perfect for this thanksgiving favorite. Of course you can…
Maple Butternut Squash, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pumpkin Seeds, and Cranberries
Maple Butternut Squash, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pumpkin Seeds, and Cranberries Maple Butternut Squash, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pumpkin Seeds, and Cranberries – perfect Autumn salad, bursting with colors and flavors! I love this recipe. This is a re-post from Julia over at Juliasalbum.com. I thought it was perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations. This recipe has…
99 Cent Store Halloween Wreath
99 Cent Store Halloween Wreath I decided to hit the 99 Cent store today to see what I could find. There were a lot of Halloween items for, you guessed it, 99 cents. So I decided to create a Halloween wreath from 99 Cent store finds. I could have bought something to use as a…
DIY Halloween Costumes
DIY Halloween Costumes from Around the Web Here are some DIY Halloween costumes I found while looking around the web. All of them are easy to make or just put together for a quick last minute costume. Some are more complex than others but I think they will all get your creative juices going for…
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick from Catholic.org Facts Feastday: March 17 Patron of Ireland Birth: 387 Death: 461 St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints. He was born in Roman Britain and when he was fourteen or so, he was captured by Irish pirates during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as…
Valentines Apothecary Jar
Valentines Apothecary Jar This is an update on the Thanksgiving apothecary I did a while ago. I created this apothecary using chalkboard paint and clear glass so that you can redecorate it for every holiday. It is now time for Valentines day so here is my interpretation. What you need: Valentines Apothecary Jar Apothecary Jar…
Have an Irish Christmas: Bailey's and Chocolate Mousse
Have an Irish Christmas: Bailey's and Chocolate Mousse What You Will Need: Have an Irish Christmas: Bailey's and Chocolate Mousse 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1⁄2 cup Bailey's Irish Cream 1⁄2 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons coffee or espresso (optional) 2 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons water 4 egg whites 1 quart heavy cream…
Easy to Sew Christmas Stockings
Easy to Sew Christmas Stockings – Tutorial These are Easy to Sew Christmas Stockings that you can make in several different sizes. This is a beginner project so just about anyone can make this super simple project. What you will Need: Easy to Sew Christmas Stockings Approximately 1/4 yd. of main fabric depending…
Oven Mitts and Potholders Tutorial
Oven Mitts and Potholders Tutorial Ever wonder how to make your own oven mitts and potholders. I love making my own oven mitts and potholders because I can use exactly the fabric that I want and am not limited to what I find in the shops. For this project I used some charming…
True Meaning of Christmas
True Meaning of Christmas Click Image to View Charlie Brown Christmas Video What is the true meaning of Christmas? I always loved Charlie Brown Christmas. The final soliloquy by Linus who quotes the gospel of St. Luke really hit home for me. Charlie Brown: Isn’t there anyone, who knows what Christmas is all about?! Linus:…
Rustic Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Rustic Thanksgiving Centerpiece This is an easy and fun rustic Thanksgiving centerpiece I made for my Thanksgiving table this year. Things you will need: 3 tall Mason Jars 2 short wide mouth Mason Jars 3 autumn acrylic paint colors. I used Brown, Gold and Orange Blue painter's tape Leaf paper punch Frost Spray paint Black Chalkboard paint …
Holiday Apothecary Jar and Acorn Cookies
Holiday Apothecary Jar and Acorn Cookies These are two terrific DIY holiday apothecary jars with acorn cookies. I made this jar with ribbon and chalkboard paint so it can be changed out for every holiday and used for holiday appropriate treats. It is the Autumn season now so you see autumn decorations and…
Giving Thanks Autumn Wreath Tutorial
Giving Thanks Autumn Wreath Tutorial It is that time of year where we all take time to reflect and give thanks for the wonderful things in our lives. With this in mind I thought a simple thankful wreath for my front door would tell the world that I am giving thanks for all the wonderful…
Halloween Sweet Treats and Ghostly Gobbles
Halloween Sweet Treats and Ghostly Gobbles In this tutorial, I made four different types of Halloween sweet treats and ghostly gobbles. All four are simple to make and family friendly. You can use some pre-made ingredients or make them all your self. Crispy Chocolate Monster Bites Creepy White Chocolate Covered Cookies Eyeballs Ghostly Bananas Chocolate…
Easy to Sew Reversible Halloween Tote
Reversible Halloween Tote Tutorial This is a super simple reversible Halloween tote that anyone with the most basic sewing skills can sew in a short time and for very little money. It is perfect for the little ones to take around for trick-or-treating and can be reused year after year. Trust me it doesn't get…
Halloween/Samhain
October 31 is the day we know as Halloween. To those of us with Irish roots it is known as Samhain (pronounced /ˈsɑːwɪn/ SAH-win or /ˈsaʊ.ɪn/ SOW-in. There is no dispute that this holiday began as a harvest festival celebrating harvest's end and the beginning of winter. There is a dispute, however, whether it is…
Spooky Monster Halloween Door
Another Great Halloween Decorating idea from All You Magazine (All You Halloween Door) . I thought this was a simply spooky idea for anyone's front door during the Halloween season. YOU'LL NEED Eye template (click to download pdf) Printer and 10 sheets plain white paper Scissors Measuring tape 4 to 6 yards black fake fur…
Halloween Pumpkin Bandits
I found this clever Halloween pumpkin decorating idea from the All You Magazine website All You Pumpkins. These pumpkins are easy to create and are perfect for the Halloween season. YOU'LL NEED: Printer and plain white paper Scissors Mask template Mask Template Black felt White chalk Rickrack, gold-tone cord, rhinestones or glitter Craft glue 1 yard…
Easy Sew Halloween Bee Costume for Kids
I found this terrifically simple bumble bee Halloween costume tutorial on the Dritz website and thought I would share it with you. You’ll sew some Dritz ruffled elastic onto a basic t-shirt and watch your bee come to life. Pipe cleaners and pom-poms become antennae, and store-bought wings finish off the look. So if you’re…