Bias Tape Pillow Tutorial

A few months ago, I spied a pillow at my favorite store.  I would have bought it, too, but I'm just too cheap to spend $20 on a pillow that you can't even wash.

So, of course, I sped home to re-create it.  It was so easy, and cheap.  And kinda fun, too.  If you're in the market for a fun new pillow, try my

Supplies Needed:

old pillow or pillow form

1 yard-ish fabric (I used duck canvas)

2 packages of bias tape

1. Follow Martha's method of creating an envelope pillowcase.

2. Before you sew the envelope together, lay out the bias tape in the pattern you like.  Put the pillow at the top so you have an idea of what will be on the front of the pillow cover.  Note:  the sacked-out baby in the background is not required, but suggested.

 

3. Stitch the bias tape on.

4. Fold the cover and continue with Martha's envelope tutorial.

 

Tada!

Happy Birthday to My Other Dad!

This is a plentiful month for birthdays.

Especially those of the grandpa variety.

We love you, Grandpa N!

Happy Birthday to My Dad!

We love you!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I'm thankful for so many things, but above all, my sweet children and husband.

And now, for your Thanksgiving entertainment, I present to you.....

On the First Day of Christmas...

...my true love gave to me:

printable holiday gift tags!

This year, my goal is to be 'wrapped and done by December 1'.  I'm right on track!

Here are the gift tags I used this year, which I created to coordinate with my gift wrap.  Helllloooooo I-have-a-photoshop-addiction.

Here's the image, if you'd like to use my tags.  Just right-click and choose "Save As" to save it to your computer.

 

Check back throughout the holiday season for the rest of my holiday series!

Family Home Evening

When it comes to living the gospel, there are so many things that we are so bad at.  But one thing we've really been enjoying lately is Family Home Evening.  Basically, we set aside one evening a week to spend as a family.  We typically sing some songs, have a quick lesson, and then play a game or make a craft.  Oh, and treats.  Always treats.

The Sunbean has really been getting into FHE the past few months, and it is so cute.  She gets so excited on Mondays, and loves to help me think of a game or craft.  Her favorite treat is to put some chocolate chips in muffin cups for everyone.  Love that girly.

Yesterday, we made some little pinecone Christmas trees.  They absolutely didn't turn out cute at all, but it was fun to craft with my family.

I just wanted to take a minute to remember this little moment.  Lately I've been feeling like time is zipping by...I know that all too soon I'll be wishing for these crazy days of laundry and messy faces and sticky floors.

Coming Soon....