This week is marking the first of what will be a new set of series here at Positively Splendid: Let’s Learn Something Together and Let’s Make Something Together For the full scoop on what this is all about, visit this post from Monday. I am truly excited about this venture! For those just tuning in,…
Sewing
How to Set Snaps
As y’all might imagine, with three little ones around, much of the sewing I do requires placing snaps. Whether the garment is a darling bubble or a snazzy set of overalls, snaps make these garments functional for diaper changes and trips to the potty. Anyone who has ever tried to fasten buttons on a squirming…
As easy as…
As I mentioned in my post yesterday about my outdoor bench update, until this week, my Fourth of July cushions were still hanging out on my front stoop. Bad, right? I had had in mind to make a new, season-neutral set to take their place, but it took until the bench was freshly painted and…
Front porch bench update
I was the lucky recipient of a darling little outdoor bench from one of my dearest friends a couple of summers back, but I recently started noticing that the wear and tear of the seasons had taken its toll on its appearance. That’s putting it lightly. In poor blogging form, I neglected to take a…
Fabric Calla Lilies
I love to create wearable pieces that are sophisticated, yet spunky. And, as I’m sure y’all are starting to see, I just can’t function without a healthy dose of color. 😉 Looking at my calla lily wreath hanging in my kitchen a couple of weeks back, it dawned on me those flowers would really pop…
DIY Pillow Forms
Two things you might not already know about me: #1) I like to save money, but I like to do it in style.#2) When I don’t feel like hauling my crew over the river and through the woods for close to a half hour each way, my only option for craft supplies is Super Wal-mart.It…
Patriotic Outdoor Pillows
Matt and I are total nerds when it comes to history. We love the History Channel. We read history books by choice. We actually named all of Jack’s stuffed animals when he was little after American presidents. (Which explains why his best buddy, a stuffed blue puppy, is named Abe instead of Fido.)…
DIY Golf Headcover Pattern
My hubby is an avid golfer, and something he has been asking me to make for him for ages is a retro vinyl cover for his driver. I decided this would be a great project to tackle this Fathers’ Day! This was my first time ever sewing on vinyl like this, and I have to say,…
Felt Bird Sachets
These little guys make me smile. The bright, happy colors infuse any decor with fun energy, just like they did the food table at the Little Bird Baby Shower I shared about yesterday. The best part is, they are incredibly easy to put together! Each requires only minimal amounts of felt and embroidery thread, along…
Oh-so-chic napkin tutorial – just in time for Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! I hope the weather is as beautiful where you are as it is set to be here so you can get out and enjoy some wonderful sunshine! Over the course of the last couple of months, we as a family have been striving to make little changes here and there to be more…