Well, last weekend my daughter and I planned a last-minute trip to Chicago when we heard there was an event at the Randolph Street Market - the Midwest DIY Bloggers Roundup. We spent some of our time at the event (with demos and networking) and some of our time exploring the city, since it was ...
How to Turn a Souvenir T-Shirt Into a Pillow
So you have probably read or seen on Instagram that my daughter and I had a weekend getaway with some fabulous bloggers in Chicago. Well, we took some time to see the city, too, and you know what vacation means to kids, right? Souvenirs! We took the Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. tour ...
Apple Themed Charm Bracelet
Hey guys! I've got a fun apple-themed project today for fall or for back to school. This simple charm bracelet is made from a combination of wire-wrapped bead charms and apple charms, and it makes up in just minutes. It's a little outside my usual style, but I was inspired by the beads and charms ...
Easy DIY Pinwheels
Good morning, guys! I'm recovering from our girls' trip to Chicago today (we got back around midnight last night) so today's project is going to be a VERY simple one, but it's a whole lot of cheerful fun! I made up these Pinwheel props with one of Sizzix's new Echo Park dies, and if you're a party ...
How to Make a Hand Stamped Necklace | The Basics
My daughter and I are headed out of town this weekend on a girls' getaway (well, I'll be doing some work, too, but it's mainly a weekend to play!) and part of our emergency plan is talking this week about what she should do if we get separated. It's also part of our plan for her to keep important ...