I love Baby Legwarmers. Maybe it's because I had a pair of legwarmers my mom knitted me when I was in elementary school. Thanks to the fashion of the 80's. But for some reason, the new version for babies and little kids are way cuter than the older version (but not your incredible knitting mom :)! I have seen tutorials for making your own all over the web for a few months now and I just barely got around to making some. I don't know what took me so long. They only took about 10 minutes ... Read More about Baby Legs
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Crochet Flower Hair Clips
I have seen these cute hair clips around Etsy and other places. I wanted to make some for my daughters and I want to show you how to make some to. First you need to get some "alligator" hair clips (sold at craft stores and drug stores) or other types of barrettes. Simply take some ribbon (I used 1/4 inch ribbon) and cut a length long enough to go around the entire alligator clip and including the insides. With a glue gun, glue the ribbon around the clip so that all of the metal is ... Read More about Crochet Flower Hair Clips
Drawstring Backpack and Matching Swim/Beach Towel Tutorial
Take one of your towels (the other one will be left alone and will be the matching towel) and cut 2 squarish shapes. My original towel measured 30 x 60 inches. (I found mine at Target and they were $5.99 each). You can get two backpacks out of one towel. I cut my 2 squares about 15 inches x 14 inches. I used a 1/2 inch seam allowance unless otherwise noted. I also made sure that I had a 3 inch strip of material the length of the towel for the backpack ... Read More about Drawstring Backpack and Matching Swim/Beach Towel Tutorial
Knit Ear-Flap Hats
If you are a knitter, you might just want to knit one of these fun ear-flap hats for your little guy (or girl). I am always making hats for the girls and the boys were feeling a bit left out. My sister knitted up some hats for her boys that my boys loved. She showed me this pattern she had found. I loved them. So I made a couple. I was able to finish one, the other...well it is still sitting in my knitting bag finished but waiting to be stitched together. It is for my son who ... Read More about Knit Ear-Flap Hats
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I am a married, stay at home mom to 5 great kids. They are my inspiration for almost all of my craft ideas and projects. I am a former High School Science Teacher (Human Biology and Biology)and love teaching and learning new things.I enjoy photography, sewing (if it is a quick and easy project), knitting, crocheting, drawing, and baking. I love nature and being outdoors. Our family loves to go hiking and camping together. I also love running when I can find some free time to go. I love ... Read More about About Me