crafts & sewing projects

DIY Cheshire Cat Costume

DIY Cheshire Cat Costume

This Cheshire Cat costume idea is so easy to put together that anyone can do it—no sewing required! A few years ago, my girls did an Alice in Wonderland costume theme for Halloween.  My oldest daughter came up with the ideas for this super-easy Cheshire Cat costume all on her own. Not only is it easy,…

Front Door Makeover

Front Door Makeover

The problem with living in a very old house is that the list of improvement projects is never ending. Well, this front door project has been on my list forEVER! We’ve now lived in our house for five years. It was built circa 1908, so it’s already seen many a tough winter, and we did…

Patio Herb Garden

Patio Herb Garden

I really wanted to have a little herb garden in my backyard this summer. A couple of summers ago, I tried to plant an herb garden in the ancient garden bed in the corner of my backyard, but the very day I got my cute little herbs planted a gigantic maple tree fell on them….

Easy DIY Library Book Bag

Easy DIY Library Book Bag

Make library trips more fun with a cute, personal library bag for your kids! Super easy to make! This post is part of an ongoing Summer Reading for Kids series. Click HERE to find ideas for reading activities, reading lists, and reading incentives…and keep checking back for more! Several summers ago, we made some fun,…