recycled materials for art

Using Recycled Materials for Art Projects

Just about anyone that’s gone to grade school has used recycled materials for art projects.  I remember having to save milk jugs & empty cans to take to school many times for one thing or another.  Those were some of my favorite things to do!  Taking an object meant for the trash and turning it […] Read more…

junkmail into handmade paper

How to Make Old Prints & Junk Mail into Handmade Paper

Way back in October of last year I posted about some thrift store finds during one of my thrifty Saturdays.  Among those finds were two old window screens I found for 50 cents.  I told y’all in that post I bought them to use for making handmade paper.  I also said a tutorial would be […] Read more…

Adding an Envelope Back to a Quilted Top

Adding an Envelope Back to a Quilted Top

I’ve seen many posts about making an envelope pillow cover from a single piece of fabric.  What if you want a removable cover that has a different front and back?  Or, what if you have an odd shape you want to add a removable cover to?  Today I’m going to show you how to figure […] Read more…

Finish it Friday & the Month for Makers

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super simple homemade pizza rolls

Super Simple Homemade Pizza Rolls

It’s Wednesday, the middle of the week, and the first day of the month, so what are you cooking for supper tonight?  I’ve got a recipe that’s quick to whip up and is sure to please all those grumbling bellies!  These homemade pizza rolls can definitely be adjusted to match your families favorite pizza toppings.  You […] Read more…

My Visit to QuiltCon 2017

Monday has come too fast this week!  I was gone most of the weekend and that always means I have to play catch up the following week.  No matter how much I try to get ahead the week before, it just never happens!  It’s okay and it was totally worth it!  I got to go […] Read more…

Designing a School Bus: A Peek into My Creative Process

I’m so happy Friday is finally here!  Even though it was only a 4 day week for me, it has felt like a 10 day week.  Why does a shorter week always feel longer?  I leave early tomorrow morning to head to QuiltCon and I’m so excited!!  This is the first time I’ll be attending […] Read more…