If you've ever wondered if you could make a cute little outfit with an applique on the shirt, the answer is "yes!". It's easy. Here's why: Heat 'N Bond. With just a little bit of ironing, you can applique almost anything....Here's how I know: I made this outfit for my son in just a few hours on Sunday. Here's a close-up of the applique: After ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Easy Cheesy Grits
In my family of five sisters, there are lots of personalities (at least two for each of us) and numerous opinions about anything and everything. There's not much that we all agree on. However.... For as long as I can remember, we have all loved Primos. (Don't you dare ask me, "What's Primos?"....okay, ask if you must, I'll tell you.) Primos Cafe began in Jackson in 1929, and all my life ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Butter!
That's right...homemade butter! My daughter and I have been reading Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. And for some reason, this book always makes me hungry. I think it's the idea of playing in an attic full of food. Read it...you'll see...just be ready to have an unseasonal craving for pumpkin pie. I'm just sayin'. Anyway, as we were reading the other ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Creative Craft Ideas
We've been too busy making birthday cake to do crafts, but here are a few I'm hoping to try in the coming weeks: Bread-Clay Beads: I've been looking for something other than paper beads and can't wait to try these! Beans Mosaic: We've been talking about mosaics ever since we saw a mosaic floor at a hotel a few months ago...This is a great idea for teaching kids to make mosaics without ...