I had to do two double-takes when I first spied DrFrankKnits creations. Are those knitted? Why yes - yes they are! These little 3D gizmo's are phenomenal! I was both tickled and inspired when I happened upon the creative inventions found on her blog - From the Needles of DrFrankKnits. The Free Pattern Friday feature will keep me coming back for more! I couldn't resist contacting this inventive designer to get the scoop on her ingenuity: DrFrankKnits - We're so inspired by your playful sense of design! Where do you get your inspiration? "The inspiration for my designs comes from everywhere – literally! I consider myself a sort of sculptor, and like a sculptor, my … [Read more...]
DIY Insulin Pump Band
As many of our long time readers know, my 12 year old, Jaci has type 1 diabetes. She started using an insulin pump about 5 months ago. An insulin pump is fantastic because instead of giving herself 6 injections a day, she only has to get one injection every 3 days. Because she doesn't make her own insulin, this pump gives her a constant drip of insulin. This does mean that this medical device has to be connected to her and worn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the rest of her life. Jaci has a t:slim pump. It's compact, that is until you put the clip on it. Then it becomes a big bulky bulge and that's when people look at her and ask, "is THAT a PAGER?!?!" <grin> I'm … [Read more...]
Inspiralize Me!
Have you ever heard of a vegetable spiralizer? Me either, until today when Mom introduced us. I'm normally not a huge fan of kitchen gadgets. They pile up so easily, falling into disuse and crowding my cabinets. But the Spirooli, (the brand I got to play with today), has now made my list of must have's. This tool slices effortlessly and consistently, making vegetables into the most appetizing veggie noodles! I did a half cucumber at a time and each half made one very long crisp and wavy noodle strand. When my kids tired of eating them by holding them high in the air, dangling them over their open mouths, I made a yummy cucumber greek salad appetizer by cutting lengths from … [Read more...]
Distressed Chevron Wooden Growth Chart
The weather is getting so nice here in Northern Utah, it only makes sense for Emily and I to put away the sewing machines and play out in the garage for a bit. Emily was inspired by the recent cute growth charts she'd spotted on pinterest, and came up with a modern twist on them to go with her decor. I admired her finished chevron wooden growth chart so much, I asked her to help me make one for my home. You will need: 1 piece of 1" X 8" X 6 foot piece of board (I got mine from my local hardware store for just over $6) Painters tape Simply Notable's Chevron Pattern Paint Package of 2" vinyl numbers (or a stencil if you prefer). Stain of your … [Read more...]
Reusable Snack Bags Sewing Pattern Tutorial
It never fails - 9:00 pm and my kids tell me they have run out of ziplock bags for tomorrow's lunch. Same at your house? Enough is enough - I decided to try my hand at making reusable snack bags. Today is the day I free myself from throwaway plastic bags and join the reusable snack bag revolution! <grin> Materials you need for each bag: 7.25" wide X 14" long laminated cotton 7.25" wide X 14" long cotton print 5.5" piece of hook and loop (Velcro) *I've heard you can make your own laminated cotton using iron on vinyl! I've not tried it but it's certainly worth a shot if you don't have any laminated cotton! Center hook and loop on opposite short ends of the … [Read more...]
Protecting Mom’s Stash
Mother's Day is a fun time of year around here. I always have a great time coming up with gift ideas for my Mom. I never have to think too hard - she's just so easy! She loves little pretty things. Useful or not - if it's pretty, she loves it. If it's pretty and handmade, she's over the moon! This Mother's Day - and yes, I'm revealing it to her now - I used a Large Clover Kanzashi Flower Maker to make mom a pretty lavender sachet to keep next to her yarn. It apparently protects her stash yarn from moths. She tells me this every year when she lists lavender sachets as something she needs and uses. So this year, it's pretty and useful! You just can't top that. … [Read more...]
Quickie Graham Cracker Treats
Okay, busy Mom's - I'm going to let you in on a very clever, amazingly easy, last minute rescue treat recipe that has saved my bacon more than once! You know those times when your darling little one remembers to tell you at bedtime that you've been assigned to provide treats for 30 kids the following day? Well, here's your salvation. Keep a box of graham crackers and a tub of vanilla ready made frosting in the back of the pantry to assemble iced graham cookies. Sounds simple, but these are my favorite childhood cookies! My Mom made dozens of them and stored them in a lidded plastic ware container in the fridge. Her Mom used to make them for her too! Making them is a snap. … [Read more...]
Sharpie Tie Dye
I don't remember ever having such fun and clever activities in my high school years, but my oldest daughter, Stormi sure has some fun! This weekend was the Morp dance. For those as confused as I - Morp is Prom backwards and is a casual dance for juniors and seniors. The kids form groups and get started early in the day with "day activities" before the dance. These typically consist of some fun activity - a craft, movie, or something similar. Then they have dinner and go to the dance together. I hosted one of their day activities for the Morp dance. Her group of friends and their respective dates came over and tie dyed plain white t-shirts that … [Read more...]
Modern Reversible Fabric Belt Tutorial
Remember these? Me too and they were not pretty! They were usually made of eye searing bright cotton webbing and sported stripes running through the middle. They looked like they were straight out of the.....well, 80s! I guess because they were. I decided to update these cute little belts with a more modern style. They're easily customizable, snappy little accessories that are super easy to sew together! Supplies needed: 2 - coordinating fabrics cut to the measurement of the waist plus an additional 10 inches for the length X 2 inches wide 1 piece of heavy weight fusible interfacing OR two pieces of light/medium weight) cut to the same … [Read more...]
Homemade Pixie Stick and Printable Valentines
Where in the world have I been? I had no idea you could purchase these cute little paper straws! When I saw them I was immediately reminded of my childhood. It brought me right back to the red stained lips and tongue that was caused by those yummy, sugary and often soggy pixie sticks we used to eat as kids. With Valentines Day quickly approaching and having nothing yet in mind for my girl's Valentine swap with friends, I grabbed a few straws - okay, I grabbed 140 straws but I will put them to good use, I promise! Now I could make things easy on myself and purchase some powdered kool aid to place into the sticks but what fun would that be? Plus, I think these are a little bit healthier! … [Read more...]
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