I thought it would be fun to create some fabric acorns made with real acorn hats. So, we headed out on a family hike to gather some nuts like little squirrels. After we got home, we carefully pulled the tops off the acorns and I played around with some fabrics until I got the acorn-look… [read more]
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Summer Coastal Fun {Etsy Love}
Summer is in full swing and coastal inspiration is in every store right now! How about some coastal finds from Etsy? These beauties can bring a bit of the shore to you or your home in an instant. And they’re delivered right to your mailbox…too cool! Decorating with this cast iron wall hook from riricreations… [read more]
Etsy Wants You To Succeed — Don’t Believe Otherwise!
“Your success is our success and growing your sales is what we are focused on. Period. Only by placing ourselves in your shoes can Etsy be successful.” The above is the closing of a post by Etsy itself on the Etsy forums recently. Makes sense, doesn’t it? We hear so many reports of people in… [read more]
Your Business Can Survive The Pause Button
Dealing With Unexpected Events — How Life Impacts Your Small Business Have you ever been stressed-out because life threw you a curve ball and your well planned work schedule quickly unraveled? When you’re in business for yourself, unexpected interruptions can be very disturbing. Often, you wear most, if-not-all, of the hats in your business so… [read more]
No Sew Pillow Tutorial
I Love Red Toile! Our house is decorated in bright tropical colors and simple accessories, so I don’t use much toile. But the look of this bedroom is really one of my favorites. I love color, and this bedding has just the right amount of red. I’ve decided to add just a touch of red… [read more]
Free Etsy Banners
Hi! Welcome to the free banner page! You’re free to use these however you want! (except for selling them!) Personalize your banner using the “Edit Banner” button, then after you save your changes in the editor, you can right-click (cmd-click mac) and “save as” to download your banner. Christmas Banners — Fall Banners — Mushroom… [read more]
Oilcloth Love {Sewing Tutorials}
Every time I see something made out of oilcloth I want it! I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s the bright colors or the vintage feel it creates. Whatever the reason, I’ve been tracking down project after project using colorful oilcloth. I can’t wait to try one for myself, but I couldn’t help but… [read more]
Pretty Things By Meg – Really Pretty! {Giveaway!}
Pretty Things by Meg is a wonderful Etsy shop that I’ve been dying to share with you! Meg creates vintage style earrings with a modern touch. These turquoise lovelies are the perfect color and super lightweight. You know you want them! I sure do. After seeing Meg’s jewelry I’m feeling VERY PLAIN JANE over here!… [read more]
Hats for the Homeless
Crafts for a Cause This photo is from Island Heights. You can purchase patterns from her shop for 3 different styles. You might need them for this… History of Hats for the Homeless from their website: Fall brings a crispness to the air and a chill to our bones to let us know the colder… [read more]
Everything Etsy Friends
Pamela Garrison created this beautiful felt garland in the perfect shades for fall. You will love everything on her blog! The Vintage Pearl has a blog with beautiful photos and jewelry. V and Co. has this extremely cute turkey pdf for sale…how creative! The Sweetest Petunia has been sewing up a storm. She made the… [read more]
Halloween Banner Giveaway – Megity’s Handmade
Megity’s Handmade is full of pretty little things to decorate your home. She makes beautiful banners and tassels, some with fabulous holiday themes. This fabric pennant banner would add a nice touch to your Halloween decorations this year. It’s handmade and scary…in a good way. {photo removed} Add this frightening guy to your armoire, door,… [read more]
Itty Bitty Design Giveaway {CatherineMarissa}
You are gonna love these… See…I told you! These are the perfect itty bitty earrings for fall! CatherineMarissa’s shop is the best spot to find simple and sweet jewelry for the yourself, your children, or gifts for the holidays. Are you ready to see a few more of these itty bitty designs? This has been… [read more]