big boxes from big box stores

I'm sure that a few of you have this box that your bulk card purchase came in. 

Once all of the cards have been given, you are left with a cuter than not, mostly sturdy box, and a few dividers as well.

I have always kept the boxes to store things in, but you can use the dividers too!

Just cut off the top label, and fold in half.

Have your kids decorate it to give as a new reinvented birthday card.

The box effectively hides squinkies as well.

Less clutter.

Much better.

shrunk to fit

I have always had a love/hate relationship with wool.

I am almost embarrassed to admit how many sweaters have been

accidentally "modified" in the last two weeks.

Sometimes though, everything turns out for the better.

This little mistake just so happens to fit a certain six year old!

It took less than a minute to sew this flower on for her.

Sew glad she loves it!

table cloth ruffle pillow

Here is a sneak peak of a pillow you will see at the next Mama's Happy sale.

We are hoping to be there in November and December, more details to come...

I love the color of this pillow, it has a really soft suede texture and a down insert.

The ruffle was made from the edge of a vintage table cloth, and of course a doily to finish it off! 

burlap wreath

We had a few extra embroidery hoops...as well as some free burlap.

By using the outer adjustable hoop, you can easily cover the circle with simple sewn strips of the burlap bag.

First, remove the blocks of wood and any staples that remain.

Cut two strips down each sewn edge of the bag.

Estimate width to the size hoop you will be using.
Using the finished edge as a guide,

sew another seam all the way down each piece.

Allow just enough room for a snug fit around the hoop.

Now, thread your strips onto the hoop through the opening.

Before you cover the opening with the burlap, tape it closed to complete the circle.

To beef up the wreath a bit, I flipped it right side down, and hot glued an extra strip around the entire back of the hoop. 

I gathered up a few random doilies and buttons

and hot glued them on to make it a little more colorful.

The glare doesn't do the wreath justice,

 it was unusually bright when I took this picture.

2 minute garland

I picked this package of paper leaves up for less than $1.oo

Simply sew a straight line, lining up the leaves as you go.

Use the extra thread at the beginning and end to tie off and hang. 

there is nothing better than spending the day in good company:)

where have we been?

Thanks to a busy summer and fall,
we haven't posted,
however...
We have been getting ready for another sale this Saturday!

This is just a taste of what we will have there. 

We will have a small selection of kids clothes as well.

Hope to see you there!

Mark Your Calendar! For Saturday October 1st for the RidgePointe Arts & Crafts Fair! FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC 10:00AM – 2:00PM East Lobby & Marion Hall of the 12600 BuildingRidgePointe will be hosting up to 20 Outside Professional Vendors for your shopping delight. It’s a great opportunity to do
some early holiday shopping! Products being sold include: Jewelry, handmade holiday decorations, wood work, artwork of all kinds, photography, pottery, specialty food items, handmade soaps & lotions, handmade American Doll items, Eastern European products, and much more!