This post is Part 2 of my Custom Bedding Tutorial for my final So You Think You’re Crafty project, where I made coordinating boy/girl decor for my oldest kiddos’ shared bedroom. Before reading today, I hope you’ll head over to read Part 1 for a full description of the project and to see how I made…
Positively Handmade
Make Your Own Custom Bedding – Part 1
Before I begin, I absolutely must thank all of you who supported me throughout the season at So You Think You’re Crafty. Even though I didn’t come out on top, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and one that truly ignited my creativity! I want to congratulate Melissa on an incredible season. Her projects were…
The Embellished Five: Fleece Pullover Edition
You might remember my Refashioned Tee Bolero project from the last round in the Embellished Five challenge. The concept of the series is this: five different sewists are each given the same item to refashion according to their tastes, and then we all share our creations. I love how this project has prompted me to…
Canvas Bunny Easter Buckets
With ears that can be bent and shaped, rick-rack “whiskers” and fluffy little tails, these buckets, our latest Let’s Make Something Together project, are sure to be a hit with even the Easter bunny himself! This project is one I completed a few weeks back over at SYTYC for the Just Scraps challenge. With the…
Easy Balloon Monsters
I‘m sure I’m not alone in racking my mind for ways to keep my kiddos entertained when playing outside simply isn’t an option. If you’re in the same boat, here is a quick and easy Creating in a Crunch project to do with your little ones, the supplies for which you are likely to already…
Whimsical Nursery Wall Hangings
This week’s installment of Let’s Make Something Together has us playing with a variety of media to create darling wall hangings for a special little someone in your life!Having just moved into our new home, our walls are still very bare for the most part. So, when the weekly challenge over at So You Think…
Creating in a Crunch – Make Your Own Wrap-Around Belt
This project is part of my Creating in a Crunch series, a weekly series here at PS comprised of projects that will be quick, easy and inexpensive ways to get your creative fix. Click here for a full description of what the series all about. In my Blissdom-planning frenzy last month, I realized the day before…
How to Make Perfect Felt Roses
One of the most gratifying feelings I experience when crafting is to take an inexpensive supply and transform it into something truly beautiful. Felt flowers are some of my favorite projects for doing just that! My method for making felt roses is quick and easy enough for beginners, but it produces results so pretty, you’ll…
The Embellished 5 – Pink Tee Edition
A few weeks ago, I was approached by Stefi from Just Chic to participate in a project that really sounded like fun: 5 different bloggers are each be given the same item to embellish or refashion to their hearts’ content, and then everyone posts their creations in a series called The Embellished Five. Fun! I…
Portable Manicure-Pedicure Kit Sewing Tutorial
Home manicures and pedicures are so much more relaxing and fun when necessary supplies are all nicely organized in one convenient place! This sweet little portable manicure and pedicure kit is outfitted with 4 polish-sized pockets on either side, as well as two medium-sized pockets for cuticle oil, polish remover/pads, and other necessities. Another…