This is the CUTEST shop! If I had a  little girl I’d be so tempted by all those adorable dresses! She also has great kimono-style pj’s!

(Photo by GulfCoastCottagePDF) I nearly died when I saw this shop :) My sister and I LOVED playing house (for far longer than either of us care to admit…) and if we’d had access to this shop then, I’m pretty sure we would have lost our minds :) GulfCoastCottagePDF sells patterns for adorable felt toys. Each pattern is only $5.99! There is a wide array of imaginative toys for both boys and girls. I want the above tool kit for Dex, and *cough*hint*cough*, Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles, Dex... [More]

I got a new book last night called The Crafter’s Devotional: 365 Days of Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Unlocking Your Creative Spirit. I’m so pumped about using it. The only thing that makes me a little sad is that they leave out fine art. It would have been beneficial for me to have painting projects included. The book is set up with a division of 52 weeks, and each day has a different theme: Monday- Journaling Tuesday- Recycle, Reuse, or Revive Wednesday- Collection, Stash, and Ma... [More]

I completed my mei tai right on schedule! I wanted to have it done by this weekend so I could use it on our trip to see friends and family. Later I’ll post pictures and the steps I took, along with the links to sites I used for instruction and inspiration! I’ll also give a more detailed critique of my handiwork and what I will do differently if there is a next time. Which I think there will be, I plan to make a “man-tai” for Alex, as he is much larger than I and loudly proclaims that he will... [More]