The lacing card activity idea has been in my back pocket since probably the start of the blog, thanks to Rebecca at Hugs Are Fun, who is totally a pro at the whole mom thing. She knew that lacing cards were a great toddler activity that can keep little hands busy. And busy is what … Continue reading 83: Lacing Cards
This week we decided to tackle a nagging question: what is the best way to hang laser cut signs? If you come to my house, you'll see a lot of most blank walls - hanging things is not my specialty. Hanging laser cut pieces adds another layer of difficulty - they are generally 1/4 inch … Continue reading 79: Hanging Your Laser Cut Designs
Well, with all the laser cutting of paper templates, buttons and fussy cutters lately, you knew we had to get around to laser cutting fabric eventually. And it went smashingly. Because I don't have a sewing machine, I decided to make 1" EPP diamonds. I can sew these by hand, and I need them for a … Continue reading 77: Fabric
This week's post was inspired by a thrift store find, the book "Scroll Saw Pattern Book" by Patrick Spielman and Patricia Spielman, published 1986. I have a weakness for thrift store vintage craft books, and many come home with me, even for crafts I've never done. This scroll saw book is full of simple patterns … Continue reading 75: Hanging Lamps
