Archive for things to make
free digital scrapbook class
Make your reservation now for Jessica Sprague’s free Holidays in Hand class.
I’ve been curious about digital scrapbooking, so this will hopefully give me a good idea of what it’s all about.
holidays on parade
The Holiday Carnivals are rolling in!
I will put all these cute little buttons in my sidebar so we can keep up with the fun!!
handmade holidays
It’s time for the 3rd Annual Handmade Holidays hosted by Sew, Mama, Sew! Last year’s was packed full of great ideas, so I can’t wait to see all the goodies!
review – Sense & Sensibility patterns
I stop by to admire the beautiful dresses at Sense & Sensibility Patterns from time to time. I like to look around and think about what it must have been like to wear feminine things like this and this. We eagerly signed up for a chance to try out the Girls’ Edwardian Apron eClass.
I was very impressed with the class. Pictures and audio take you step-by-step through the entire process. The terms are very basic – no advanced sewing jargon to try and figure out. Since my niece is schooling with us this year, I pulled my sewing sister in on this one. The end result is very cute. The pattern can even be scaled down to fit an American girl doll! Wouldn’t a little girl apron and matching doll apron be a precious Christmas gift?
The Nitty Gritty:
The eClass and pattern are $24.95, or you can download just the pattern for $7.95.
Things I Like:
- the pattern doesn’t have to be stored – just print off another if you ever need it again
- the lesson is great for a beginner sewer and doesn’t assume you already know the basics
- it is so cute & girly!
Value: I think this is a good deal for a class and a pattern. Unlike a real-live class, this one can be reviewed over & over until each step is mastered.
See what my TOS Crew Mates have to say about Sense & Sensibility Patterns!
~~apron picture coming soon~~
handiwork ideas
Sew, Mama, Sew! is hosting A Month of Hand Sewing. There are some great ideas for all ages!
wfmw – american girl patterns
My 10 year old became the proud owner of an American Girl doll in November. I cringe at the thought of paying $100 for a doll, but she diligently saved up her birthday and allowance money, and she has proved to be a very responsible mommy. I draw the line, however, at paying more for doll clothes than we pay for our own. I did a search and found some beautiful (and free!) American Girl doll dress patterns. Our Walmart has some very pretty fabric on the dollar table that should work great for these!
Run on over to We Are That Family for tons of great tips!
take a tour tuesday
I thought I would start a little thing called Take A Tour Tuesday, where I share all of the neat things I’ve found on my tour around Bloggyworld.
Godly Things
Crafty Things
- adorable taggie football
- Debbie Mumm project archives
- make your own non-slip socks
Yummy Things
Planner Things
- make a cute little weekly planner
- Real Simple forms & checklists
- shopping list planner
Check back next Tuesday for another tour!
printable gifts for kids
Have I got a treat for you!! I know many of us are having to get creative this year when it comes to Christmas presents, so how about letting your computer help you out. I’m making big fancy-pants coloring books for our girls. Our son will be on cloud nine with the paper airplane patterns. You could print out several of the models, add a glue stick or two and top it with a bow – you’re done! Below, I’ve linked to some very unique coloring pages and lots of paper toys to make. There’s something for everyone!!
Check out Frugal Friday for lots of money-saving tips.
COLORING BOOKS
Animals of the World really beautiful
Santa Clause Parade vintage
Popular Characters Disney, superheroes, cartoons
A White Horse for the horse lover
Natural History Notebooks beautiful
Camouflage Animals really cool
Amazing Alphabet very detailed for older kids
Animal Alphabet you could make an ABC book, or a cute craft by spelling the child’s name
PAPER TOYS
Innovative Paper Planes we had so much fun with the samples at the bottom of the page – we are going to buy the rest of the patterns & make a book for our son, only $3.oo!
Papercraft a huge list of paper toy sites
Spacestation 42 big list
Business Card Size Airplane Models
PaperPino very complex
Artists Helping Children alphabetical list
