Do you have any Halloween parties coming up that require favors? Here’s a tutorial for quick and easy goody bags that you can whip up in an afternoon or so. By creatively mixing and matching what I had on hand, I was able to use only supplies from my stash to make ten of these…
Guest Posting at Blue Cricket Design
It’s late in the day but – whew! – I am just getting around to some QT with my laptop. Check this out… Whee – how fun!Lots of fun stuff to look forward to here throughout the week…A quick and easy Halloween goody for all of the little ghosts and goblins in your life… A fun Halloween idea that…
Reader Spotlight and a Winner!
Wowzers…it’s been eons since I last posted a reader spotlight. I will say, though, that the blog I have to share today was certainly worth waiting for. Until I decided to earnestly take the leap and make a go of Positively Splendid, I had no idea how many delightful, lovely people I would meet through…
A Love Story + Food (Chapter 4)
Wondering what this series is all about? Click here for a description of the series and Chapter 1, and click below for links to the subsequent installments. Chapter 2Chapter 3***I am five years old. Maybe a bit more, maybe a smidgen less. I awake to the gentle cadence of the old clock in my grandparents’ hallway, the…
Ruffled Candy Corn Tee
Every little girl needs a kicky Halloween outfit! I try each year to come up with something cute, and I have to say that I am truly tickled with this year’s finished result. From head to foot, Miss Priss is too sweet for words! My idea for this ensemble came when I was looking through…
Let’s Learn Something Together – All About Apples
You’re probably getting sick of hearing at this point about my love affair with all things fall. I just can’t help myself! One flavor I start to crave almost like clockwork once that first snap of cool air arrives is that of a crisp, delicious apple. There is really nothing better than gorgeous apples at…
Adding Ruffled Sleeves to Plain-Jane Tees
The little trick I have to share with y’all this evening is another use for the jelly roll I used on my Ruffled Autumn Leaf Tee. It is such a terrific feeling to use the same supplies in a variety of ways! If you are wanting to add a ruffled accent to a sleeve, though,…
Ruffled Autumn Leaf Tee
Hello, and welcome to the celebration! I am so glad you’re here!Have y’all enjoyed this week’s lineup as much as I have? I hope you’ve ventured over to the other girls’ places to see their amazing contributions!Myra’s fall banner…Deborah’s pumpkin spice marshmallows…Jen’s dollar store pumpkins…and Liz’s caramel apple pops!Whew – what an honor to…
Shortcut Ruffles and Faux Rolled Hems
Life is hectic. Funds are short. So any time I can find ways to streamline the creative process, I am beyond thrilled. Today I’m going to share with you a couple of tricks I’ve been utilizing of late in my sewing projects. One is a shortcut, and the other is a way to create a…
Home again, home again
In the last week and a half, the Bell clan has logged 1793 miles on a trek that took us through five states. Friends, I am bone tired! We had a lovely time vacationing with my in-laws at Edisto Beach, South Carolina (what a lovely reprieve from having to keep the house spotless!), but now…