In case you missed the HUGE giveaway that started yesterday, click here to enter! Ciao! My name is Morena and I am delighted to have the opportunity to share a project with you today! I blog at Morena's Corner, where I share tutorials for projects that are fast and frugal, yet still look fabulous. I am a new homeowner and a mom to four kids, so you will find instructions for projects ranging … [Read more...]
{diaper cake}
Last week I shared a new favorite obsession gift idea for expectant or new moms, Handmade Burp Cloths. Another favorite gift idea is making a diaper cake. I'm sure you've seen them before! The beautiful thing about making and giving a diaper cake is that they first of all look so darn cute. Another thing I love about them is that you can include small (yet VERY useful) items as well. I like … [Read more...]
{handmade burp cloths}
The very first project that I wanted to attempt with my trusty sewing machine were some handmade burp cloths. As I began to put this tutorial together I realized that I must have been super excited during the actual process of making the burp cloths, because I neglected to take detailed pictures of each step! You are in luck though. I used this tutorial from Dana at Made, and her instructions … [Read more...]
{handmade baker’s twine}
I wanted to share a super simple and inexpensive twist on a favorite packaging material of mine, Baker's Twine! I'm sure you've seen it...the stuff is all over Pinterest! I love the simplicity of it, but I haven't been too fond of the prices that I've seen them sold at. When I saw a fellow blogger's tutorial for making a handmade version, of course I wanted to give it a try for myself. To make … [Read more...]
{handmade coffee cozy}
Christmas in July is officially here! Well, at least at Happy Hour Projects it is! Adrianne has some awesome posts lined up for you this week (as always) and over $600 in prizes. She's organized everything into 6 different prize packs, each valued at around $100 or more! I'm excited to be a part of this giveaway by donating a $10 Jo Ann's gift card (who doesn't need that?!) and a handmade … [Read more...]