Daily Archives: May 7, 2012
Deodorant – Homemade
When I began my journey into natural and homemade products I never dreamed that I would be making my own deodorant! Really….deodorant. I waited to post this until I knew it would really work. My make it or break it … Continue reading
Baby Birds!!
4/25/2012 Last year I discovered a mocking-bird building a nest in the flower vines on my fence. The bird noticed that I discovered the nest and abandoned it as there had been no eggs laid. Today while trimming my firebush I noticed a … Continue reading
18″ Doll – Picture Book and Sewing Project
While on Shutterfly a few years ago I saw a great idea. Someone had purchased a teddy bear for their nephew, took pictures of the bear at different places, created a photo book and then sent them both as a gift. I tucked the … Continue reading
Jean Skirt Repurposed
Do you have a skirt that is a little too short or doesn’t fit quite right. Then its time for a make over. I literally made this skirt in about an hour before I went to fellowship with some sweet ladies … Continue reading
Knit Top Pattern Simplicity 1849
I was more than thrilled when Wal-Mart began carrying patterns and fabric again. Even though they do not carry a huge section of patterns they are priced low and have some that are nice. While looking through them one day I … Continue reading
Repurpose Your Jeans into a Skirt
I had a couple of pairs of jeans that I purchased on-line a few years ago. They didn’t really fit and I have been wanting some skirts so I decided to make them over. The first thing I did was cut … Continue reading
Favorite Purse Pattern
Purses, purses, purses. Finding that perfect purse, what a job. Too small, too big, not pretty, not enough pockets, too much money! All this came to and end when I found this pattern on Pinterest. It is a free Amy Butler pattern and … Continue reading
My Sewing Background
I have been sewing since I was in 7th grade. In the past 10 years have taken up quilting along with clothing and craft sewing. Sewing is a passion of mine and I love to sew for friends and family. I … Continue reading
Emergency Call Buttons
My mother moved in with my family when she was diagnosed with stage 4 endometial cancer in April 2010. When I decided to attend bible study at my church I knew I did not want her to be at home alone for 2 … Continue reading
Homemade Laundry Soap
Years ago on one of the episodes of the Duggars they were making homemade laundry soap. I had always wanted to try it but they used the liquid version that was stored in two 5 gallon buckets. I did not have … Continue reading
