Hooping can be the most frustrating part of machine embroidery. These tips will help!
The Importance of Blocking in and Underpainting
As an artist, I know firsthand the eagerness to dive right in and start adding color to a blank canvas. However, as I've grown my craft over the last 20 years, I've come to appreciate the importance of taking the time to create a strong foundation for a painting through underpainting and blocking in. In this article, w
Homemaking 101: Home Management for Beginners
Homemaking 101 is the perfect place for beginner homemakers to start. Learn what homemaking is, why it matters, and how to turn your house into a home.
Super Fun Sewing: Twig + Tale Tropical Leaf Blanket Collection
Hi, everyone! My “one month” blogging vacation turned into two months, and is threatening to become three, so I thought I had better break the ice and get a post written! Today’s …
Awesome Ways To Upcycle a TIN CAN! (Cheap & Easy)
Super fun and easy DIY recycled craft ideas! Here are some cheap and creative upcycling tin can projects. These simple crafts are great for home and office organization, holiday decorations, vases and much more. This unique repurposing idea is fun to make with your kids!
Are Your Pinterest Boards Clean?
You may be pinning how to organize your house, but you need to organize and tidy up your Pinterest boards too!
Interesting and little-known facts about Flip or Flop
Over five years ago, the world was graced with the new house renovating celebrity couple we never knew we needed. It was, of course, Tarek and Christina El Moussa. Over the years we have been able to watch the two stars of the hit show ‘Flip or Flop?’ as they flip houses for a living. Flipping houses involves buying a property, renovating the building, and (hopefully) selling it on for a profit – something these two knew how to do.The couple tended to focus their work in their home state of California, and made so many successful renovations we’ve loved…
