Did you know that September has been “National Sewing Month” since 1982? It started with a proclamation from President Ronald Reagan, declaring September as National Sewing Month “In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.” What a great opportunity to share one of my more recent home-sewing creations (beyond my typical quilts)….
CRAFTS & DIY
A Stash Busting Quilt Story
This Quilt top is quite incredible. Because it was made completely from fabric I ALREADY OWNED. Yes, over 30 fabrics from my stash, including a randomly large amount of light purple. I really wanted to make a “practice” quilt. Especially after several friends and co-workers asked me sew a t-shirt quilt for them. I still feel…
Quilts for Boston
After the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon in April 2013, I was heart broken and immediately wondered what can I do to help. If I were anywhere in the vicinity I would have loved to volunteer in some type of relief effort or fund raiser…. but I was so far away. One day, as…
Don’t let Pinterest get you down!
My response to the “stress” Pinterest is causing. Seriouly people. Calm down. It will be ok. Meme by Cindy Campbell ‘Pinterest stress’ afflicts nearly half of moms, survey says Making Peace with Pinterst
Craft Month 2013, Where Did You go?
Today is Easter. Yay! Today is also the last day of National Craft Month. Aww. I hope everyone has been inspired to create something new this March, whether it is picking up a previously abandoned project, brushing up on some of your old favorite skills, or trying your hand at a new craft. I’ve dabbled…
{Office Supply} 3D Snowflakes
Part Martha Stewart. Part MacGyver. Back in 2009 I figured out a way to decorate for Christmas using only supplies I could find around the Office. I was working over Thanksgiving weekend, and time was moving at a snail’s pace. When you work for a company that is open 24hrs a day, someone has to…
Reasons to love FALL (Christmas, you wait you turn!)
Do not be fooled by the Christmas commercials on TV or the unexpected snow fall around the country. It is FALL! Full of some of my favorite yearly things, including but not limited to the following: Seasonal Beer Fall means the weather is getting cooler an the beer is getting darker. Excellent! Some of my…
Lobby Pumpkin 2012- Finding Nemo!
Every year at the Hotel that so generously employs me, there is a pumpkin carving/decorating contest. 5 years in a row, I have not won. But I love art and being creative, so I don’t mind. Each year I try to do something different than the last (Carved to Decoupaged) but my mind was drawing…
Crashing a Virtual Baby Shower
Jenny at Picky Palate is having a baby Boy. Congrats Jenny! I don’t know Jenny. But I do know a lot of her friends. Technically, a lot of her friends’ blogs. Source: Cindy on Pinterest Some of the great cooking/baking blogs out the have joined forces to throw Jenny a virtual baby shower today! I…
DIY Gifts: Baby Washcloth Roses
Diaper cakes are super cute. And useful to any new mom going the disposable diaper route. But. They have been done. In a search for a new idea for a handmade Baby Shower Gift, I came across a video for these cute little roses made out of baby wash cloths and baby spoons (thanks Pinterest!)….