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black backpack with mickey mouse iron on sitting on table in front of white wall
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DIY Disney Backpack with the Cricut EasyPress 2

My kids love to decorate and personalize everything—T-shirts, shoes, and yes, even their backpacks. Today, I’ll show you how to embellish a plain bag to create a totally custom backpack. I used my Cricut, a bit of iron-on, and a Cricut EasyPress to complete the project.  I work as a brand ambassador for Cricut; this is…

Hand embroidered zip bag on white tabletop
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Adorable “Sew a Needle Pulling Thread” Zip Bag | Free Hand Embroidery Designs

Jessica from Cutesy Crafts is back with us today sharing another one of her amazing Hand Embroidery Designs. This sewing themed embroidery design adds the perfect touch to the cutest little supply pouch for your supplies!    I’ve been wanting a way to organize the little odds and ends that I use when I embroider….

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Adorable Sloth Hand Embroidery Pattern

Jessica from Cutesy Crafts always shares the CUTEST free embroidery patterns with us! Today’s project is no exception. This sloth hand embroidery pattern is all kinds of adorable! It would be a great project for someone who is just starting out with hand embroidery.  If you’ve ever felt like a sloth might be your spirit…

Chenille Star Banner Sewing Tutorial, a free 4th of July Craft idea, makes such a cute fourth of July decoration! #4thofjuly #4thofjulycrafts #4thofjulysewing #smallsewingproject
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Chenille Star Banner Pattern; DIY 4th of July Decorations

Hi Guys! I’ve got a fun small sewing project for you today! This DIY 4th of July Banner tutorial.  Amy from Ameroonie Designs is back with us again, this time to share a tutorial for a Chenille Star-Banner. If you’re looking for some fun DIY 4th of July Decorations, then I think you’ll love this…

Free Hand Embroidery Pattern for an inspirational quote embroidery hoop - "you are enough" - #embroidery #handEmbroidery #embroiderystitches #embroiderypattern
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You are Enough; Free Hand Embroidery Pattern

Jessica of Cutesy Crafts is back with us again sharing another GORGEOUS hand embroidery pattern. Not only is the embroidery pattern (and finished product) beautifully, it’s also really uplifting and inspirational.  I love that Jessica always makes such inspiring and positive projects! You can also check out her Flamingo & Peacock Embroidery Pattern here. I…

Kentucky Derby Craft ideas and free svg file for a Lucky Pillow to make your own pillow cover #CricutMade #Derby #KentuckyDerbyCrafts #CraftIdeas #DIYPillowCover
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Kentucky Derby Craft Ideas for Cricut Machines

Jumping on the Kentucky Derby bandwagon today and sharing a few ideas for some fun Derby Craft Ideas.  If you’re looking to add a bit of Derby Style to your home or your Derby party, then I think you’ll love these Derby-inspired SVG files designed to work, especially with your Cricut Machine!  If you’re not…

Learn how to make DIY Ballet Warm Ups with your Cricut. Includes free ballet svg file and review of SportFlex Iron on - how to apply iron-on to leggings and sweatshirts #DIYBallet #CricutMade #CricutSVG #BalletWarmUps #BalletSweatshirt #DIYBalletTShirt
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How to Use Cricut SportFlex Iron-On & Free Ballet SVG Files

Today I’m excited to be sharing another fun Cricut Iron-On project with you. My daughter and I collaborated to create these DIY Ballet Warm-Ups, and have even included a set of hand-lettered Ballet SVG files for you to use. I am also going to teach you how to use Cricut SportFlex Iron-On. This post is…

Printable Kentucky Derby Party Decorations and Ideas- printables for kentucky derby party invitations and craft ideas #kentuckyderby #derby #derbyparty
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21 Adorable Kentucky Derby Party Ideas

If it’s the first Saturday in May, it must be Kentucky Derby Day! Whether you’re celebrating at home with friends or with family and kids, we’ve got 21 Creative Kentucky Derby Party ideas ready to share with you! Many of these projects feature free Derby printables as well. With the weather as cold as it…

Learn hand embroidery stitches with this beautiful free floral heart embroidery pattern #embroiderypattern #handembroidery #embroideredflowers #embroiderystitches #handembroiderystitches
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Floral Heart Hand Embroidery Pattern

Jessica from Cutesy Crafts is back with us sharing another gorgeous hand embroidery pattern. She designed this Floral Heart Embroidery Pattern for Valentine’s day but I think it’s so gorgeous that you’ll want to keep it out all year long! I think flowers are my favorite thing to stitch. They are just so fun with…

A free pattern for "Love Notes" a Valentine's Day Craft idea. A felt envelope tutorial - with hand embroidery and felt applique #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDayCraft #FeltEnvelope #FeltCrafts #FeltProject #EmbroideryHoopArt
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Valentine Felt Envelope Pattern

Amy from Ameroonie Designs is here today sharing a Free “Love Note” Envelope Sewing Pattern. The adorable envelopes are made from felt and can be turned into a mini quilt or embroidery hoop art! It’s such a fun Valentine’s Day Craft idea that I’m seriously smitten! Hi friends! Amy Chappell from Ameroonie Designs is here…

Felt Heart DIY Earbud Pouch - a free tutorial, makes a cute easy to make Valentine's Day gift. #earbudpouch #DIYearbudpouch #valentinesdaycrafts #valentinesdaygifts #diyvalentines #sewingproject #sewingpattern
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Felt Heart DIY Earbud Pouch

I don’t know about you but I’m always losing my earbuds! They always seem to end up buried deep in my purse and I can never find them when I need them. Alicia from Sew What Alicia is here today teaching you how to make a Felt Heart DIY Earbud Pouch! It makes the cutest…

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15 of Our Best Simple Disney World Tips & Tricks

We are frequent Disney World visitors.  I’ve been asked many times for advice for traveling to Walt Disney World, by friends and family. After many, many requests, I’m posting all of my best Disney World Tips & Tricks.  I believe in simple travel tips, and this post contains just that. Simple travel tips and tricks to…

Last Minute Neighbor Gift Ideas - a "punny" and simple gift idea- just wrap up some tape and twine and attach a cute tag! #neighborgifts #lastminutegifts #christmasgifts
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Last Minute Neighbor Gift Ideas with Free Printable Tags

Today I’ve got a clever and simple last-minute neighbor gift idea for you guys! I’ve even included a free printable tag to help you out! If you like this project then you may also like these Santa Mason Jar Christmas Gifts.  Ack! What are we at now, 5 days until Christmas!! I’m sitting here right…

Flamingo and Peacock Free Embroidery Pattern - Quote embroidery "Admire Someone else's beauty without questioning your own" #embroiderypattern #freeembroiderypattern #flamingo #peacock #embroiderypatternquote
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Flamingo and Peacock Free Embroidery Pattern

Jessica from Cutesy Crafts is sharing a gorgeous free embroidery pattern that contains a great message. If you like this project, you may also like this Gratitude Embroidery Pattern.  I don’t know about you, but even when I’m trying hard not to, I sometimes get caught up in the “compare” game.  I was browsing social…

Make these adorable "Maker" DIY Leather Christmas ornaments. Includes free svg cut files - with cute sayings like "make all the things" - great gift ideas for Makers! #cricutmade #cricut #leatherornaments #christmasornamentDIY #DIYChristmasOrnaments
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Easy DIY Leather Christmas Ornaments

If you’re someone like me who loves to “Make all the things” then you’re going to love today’s tutorial. Melissa from Made by Melli is back with us sharing this tutorial for these adorable DIY Leather Christmas Ornaments. If you like this project you may also like this Cat Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornament Tutorial.  Gift-giving…

Thanksgiving Embroidery Pattern by Cutesy Crafts - a free embroidery pattern perfect for Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving #ThanksgivingCrafts #ThanksgivingCraftIdeas #EmbroideryPattern #Embroidery #EmbroideryHoop #Fall #autumn
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“Thankful” Embroidery Hoop Pattern

Hi there! Today I’m excited to introduce you to the next person in our new contributor team, Jessica of Cutesy Crafts. She is sharing the tutorial for this adorable Thanksgiving Embroidery Hoop with you. If you like this project then you may also like these 25 Thanksgiving Sewing Project Ideas. Hi, I’m Jessica, and I blog over…

Adorable and EASY DIY Scaredy Cat Costume by Made by Melli - such a fun and quick DIY Costume idea - #halloween #halloweencostume #catcostume #diycostume #easyhalloweencostume #tutorial #cricut #ironon
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Quick and Easy DIY Cat Costume – {including tutu tutorial!}

Today I have a fun tutorial for this simple and easy DIY Cat Costume! It would be a fantastic last-minute Halloween costume! This costume is no-sew and features a very simple tutu pattern. If you like this project you may also like this Ariel Costume Tutorial.  Hello! I’m Melissa and I blog over at Made…

How to make cute Halloween t shirts with iron ons and a review of the new Cricut EasyPress machine. Includes free cut files inspired by Disney's Haunted Mansion themed t-shirts for Halloween
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Cricut EasyPress Review & DIY Halloween T-Shirts

Since my kids were small, I’ve loved making holiday-themed t-shirts for them.  This year was no exception.  I designed a few different Halloween t-shirts for the kids (and myself) and used my new Cricut EasyPress to create them.  Keep reading to find out what I think about the new Cricut EasyPress and a few helpful…

Cute DIY Harry Potter pencil pouches. Easy to make DIY iron ons using a Cricut machine. Such a cute back to school project!
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DIY Harry Potter Pencil Pouches & Free SVG Files

Each year, Rae Gun Ramblings hosts a Happy Harry Potter blog series.  It’s full of all kinds of fun Harry Potter crafts, printables, and party ideas. I’m excited to be participating again this year sharing a tutorial to make these Harry Potter Pencil Pouches. I’ve even included a free cut file for your Cricut machine…

Learn how to sew a pillow case dress with this Pillowcase Dress Tutorial. Includes full instructions and a chart to help you resize the dress for various ages. The quickest dress you'll ever sew!
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Last-Minute Easter Sewing Projects & Craft Ideas

I’ve spent most of the week scouring the internet for Easter-related crafts and sewing projects to share on my Facebook page.  As I’ve been sharing the ideas, I noticed that a lot of people ask for project ideas that they could complete at the last minute. Today I thought I’d take a second and share…

DIY Cork Clutch Sewing Pattern by Melissa Mortenson for JoAnn Stores
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5 Adorable Craft Projects Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly. I feel like it has really snuck up on me this year. I need to get gifts together for my family and friends and was looking online for some cute and simple projects to tackle this weekend. There are so many adorable “heart” themed projects floating around Pinterest right…

Fun no sew last minute Halloween costume ideas for Alice in Wonderland Costumes #halloween #halloweencostumes #aliceinwonderland #aliceinwonderlandcostume
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No-Sew Alice in Wonderland Costumes & Ideas

Today I have a few No-Sew Alice in Wonderland Costumes DIY’s and ideas for you.  These ideas are perfect if you want to DIY Halloween costumes for older kids, teens, or adults. If you’re looking for quick, last-minute Halloween costume ideas these costumes may be just what you need! We just returned from a somewhat…

Cute non-candy Halloween Treat idea - free printable tags to attach to vampire teeth!
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Cute Non Candy Halloween Treats and Free Printable

These Non Candy Halloween Treats are fun and cute and any kid will love getting them as a treat! They so easy and I’ve even included a free printable. This post is brought to you from a partnership between myself, SheKnows, and Aquafresh. This is a sponsored post. As the Mom of twins, I have spent many…

Make your own DIY Disney T-shirt with this free cut file and iron on vinyl. Cute "hat hair don't care" Mickey Ears Disney tshirt!
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DIY Disney T-Shirt; Hat Hair, Don’t Care

  Today I’m excited to be teaming up with 25 other bloggers to bring you this fun DIY Disney T-Shirt idea.  Join us as we share some cute Disney Craft ideas using vinyl. (pst… you’ll want to keep reading to the end… something about a  Disney Vacation giveaway *wink*) I’ve not been shy about our families…

5 Fantastically Fun Facts that you might not know about the Florida Universal Parks!
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5 Things you Might not Know about the Florida Universal Parks!

My family recently visited the Universal Parks in Orlando, Florida with the FamilyForward conference.  While there we took a guided tour of the park and I’m excited to share with you some of the great tips for visiting Universal Studios Orlando and trivia that our tour guide shared with us. I hope that you’ll read…

DIY tabletop s'mores maker made from upcycled Coca-Cola bottles
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DIY Tabletop S’mores Maker

The crisp cool air of Autumn makes the perfect setting for some outdoor #MiniFamilyTime.  Create this DIY tabletop s’mores maker using upcycled Coca-Cola® Mini glass bottles and use it to enjoy the great outdoors with your family this Fall. If you like this post you may also like this Coke® Can Succulent Planter project.  This is sponsored…

DIY "Quidditch Mom" tote bag project. She has a free download for the iron-on on her site!
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Quidditch Mom Tote, a Harry Potter Craft Idea

Marissa over at Rae Gun Ramblings holds a fantastic Harry Potter themed blog series each July.  It’s full of Harry Potter Crafts, Party Ideas and so much more. Last year was the first year that I was involved and I shared a sewing tutorial for Personalized Quidditch Robes.  This year for my project I thought that…

DIY Outdoor Bowling Game, made using Coke mini cans, a yoga mat and pool noodles!!
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Coke® Bottle DIY Outdoor Bowling Game

Thanks for stopping by, if you like this DIY Outdoor Bowling Game, made using Coke® aluminum bottles, a yoga mat, and pool noodles. I’m also going to give you a few ideas for Summer Outdoor Bowling Games for kids and teens. If you like this post you may also enjoy this Coke® Can Succulent Planter project….

DIY Butterfly Artwork made with Heidi Swapp butterflies and foil machine.
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DIY Butterfly Art

If you like this DIY Paper Butterfly Artwork project you may also enjoy this My Old Kentucky Home Gold Foil project or this post with girls bedroom decorating ideas.  This project is sponsored by American Crafts and #HSMinc Last winter we began switching all of our kids rooms around.  This process involved lots of purging of stuff we…

15 Clever Mason Jar Gift Ideas for Mom - perfect for a last minute gift!
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15 Last Minute Mason Jar Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is very soon! If you haven’t thought of a gift to give your mom, I’ve got a few last-minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for you today; 15 of them involve Mason Jars.  If you like these ideas, you may also enjoy this post with 50 DIY gifts for Mom.  A few years ago, I…

Kentucky Derby Party Ideas and FREE Printable Derby Party Items & Games
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Family Friendly Kentucky Derby Party: Reader Submission

Today I’m excited to share with you some great ideas for your Kentucky Derby Party.  If you like this post then you may also like this post with Kentucky Derby Party Ideas and Printables or this post for Derby Pie Inspired Cupcakes! Last week I got an email from a friend of mine that she…

Party Ideas for a Disney Villain Themed Crafternoon with links to free printable Disney Side party supplies
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The Villains Crafternoon; A Disney Side Party

Disclosure: This post is NOT sponsored, but I did receive a big box of goodies from Disney so that I could host my own #DisneySide @Home Celebration.  It was a long winter. I know you’ve heard me bellyache about that before, but it was. I’m a person that needs to go outside and get some…

How to Sew With Knit Fabrics- Tips and Resources
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How to Sew with Knit Fabrics; A Reference Guide

Learn how to sew with knit fabrics.  This post is broken down into several sections, including picking knit fabrics, knit fabric project ideas, and knit fabrics sewing techniques. I hope as you read through that you’ll find something that is helpful to you and that you’ll enjoy sewing with knits!  Earlier this week, I alluded…