Easy and useful crochet project! These crochet pot holders (or hot pads) are a quick and easy crochet project that will come in so handy for years to come! They are double thickness, so they stand up to heat and to wear and tear really well. We use these multiple
I am participating in The 100 Day Project again this year. The basic idea of the project is that you choose one creative thing to do every day for 100 consecutive days. This time around I’ll be working on embroidery for 100 days. I have so many ideas for patterns
We’ve been shuffling bedrooms around the past few weeks. It’s been a little tricky to find an arrangement that would make everyone happy and allow us to have the space we need. Edith’s bedroom for the past year was actually our living room. Which was a little awkward when
It’s been a difficult year for our family. I’ve mentioned before that my Grandparents (my dad’s parents) passed away within less than four months of each other. Two of my husband’s Grandmas passed away this year also. Four grandparents within about seven months. That’s a lot of loss. My Grandma
Last year I completed a successful 100 Day Project and this year I failed miserably. If you’re unfamiliar with the 100 Day Project, it’s a pretty simple concept: you set a goal to work on a creative project every day for 100 consecutive days. It could be anything from writing
I recently discovered that I somehow skipped putting three years worth of our family photos into scrapbooks. Â I’m not exactly sure how it happened, but I think I can guess: life got hectic, I didn’t have a plan in place and the time passed. Â Sound familiar? I’m pretty sure I’m
I’m super excited to share this free hand embroidery pattern with you today! (Get it?! HAND? I crack myself up.) Supplies: 8″ embroidery hoop (or size of your choice) Black Pearl Cotton Embroidery Needle Linen Fabric Pattern (download for free by click ADD TO CART below) Instructions: Transfer the pattern onto
I mentioned this in an earlier post, but wanted to share some more details here. My 100 Day project has started! I am such a huge believer in the power of habit and working toward a goal daily. That’s what I love about my daily sketchbook practice and daily scripture
1) I drive by this sweet little church multiple times a day and I’m always excited to see the new postings on their marquee. This one was good enough that I had to stop and take a photo. Love everyone. The end. 2) Call us a little slow, but we
I have gushed about my love for Project Life in the past.  I love how simple and easy it is. And now with the new Project Life App, I’m even more in love with this simple scrapbooking system. I’ve been using the App to stay up to date on our recent goings-on
