"Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy -- because we will always want to have something else or something more." - David Steindl-Rast
First and foremost I'm a wife, mother and grandmother who loves her family and likes to create. Join me as I explore my addiction for all things creative!
We've been invaded. A flock of owls has come to roost at our home... A few months ago my six-year-old granddaughter and I were br...
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Learn how you can transform an old TV stand into a brand new Treat Shop for children!
A s'mores table for a large group!
More s'mores! Here's an idea for a small gathering of friends!
Click here to download the pattern and instructions to make a monster appliqued tooth fairy pillow!
From start to finish, learn how to refinish {and how not to refinish!} a dining table.
Crossbody Owl Purse... find out how to get the pattern & tutorial
Tutorial for a cape for little girls who want to save the world!
My Snappy Bag tutorial gives step-by-step instructions on how to make this cute little pouch. It's a project that even a beginner sewer can master!
Chick-sicles! Learn how to make these rice-filled cooling pads for your children!
Make this easy project -- a grocery bag dispenser!
Learn how to create this herringbone accent wall!
Check out this easy ruffled pillow that anyone can make!
Make this adorable purse from a free online pattern and tutorial.
Learn how to make this pillow by using an easy quilting technique.
Click here to find out how to make this reusable Trick or Treat Bag. {Free pattern & tutorial!}
Animal jars -- so simple to make!
A flock of "Love Birds" descended on our house! Check out this post and find out how you can make a rice-filled heating pad for a child you love!
My "Ruffled Kindle Case" tutorial is up and running. Just click here to find out how to make one for yourself or someone you love!
Maggie the Taggie Owl... the tutorial and pattern for a cute taggie blanket is available!
Our Art Gallery... display children's artwork in a fun, creative way!
Click to find out how to receive the pattern to make this gorgeous Camellia-like fabric flower pattern!
Click here to be directed to a tutorial for this Childs Play Tent!
Click here to learn how to make a similar iPad Case!
Click here for a tutorial on a ric-rac edged receiving blanket!
Need a baby shower gift? Click here to find a tutorial on how to make these easy and inexpensive baby burp cloths!
Go here to find out how to receive this beautiful sunflower pattern!
Get the free pattern and tutorial by clicking on the picture!
Click here for a tutorial on how to applique on fabric...!
Click on the photo to find out how to make and receive the pattern and tutorial for this cute pocket bib!
The free pattern and tutorial for this "Trick or Treat Bag" for the little ghost or goblin in your life can be yours -- click here!
Click on the photo to be taken to a tutorial on how to recover a lamp shade.
Click here to find the tutorial and pattern for my "Snap Trap" Wallet for kids & adults!
Two-Toned Tote! Click here to be directed to the pattern and tutorial. Also, find out how to make a sturdy, well-crafted tote!
Bunting Cosmetic Bag Tutorial ... find out how to make this cute cosmetic bag!
A diaper and wet-wipe case... click here to find out how to receive my Dwipe Pattern and Tutorial!
Lil' Boy Car Caddy :: Need a little something to keep your toddler busy? Follow these instructions to make this car caddy for the student driver in your life!
Store anything in these beautiful fabric baskets!
Need an idea for a gift for a little one. Try this easy-to-make crayon caddy. The tutorial is a click away!
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Feel free to use items made from my tutorials for personal use, gifts or you may make one for a charity/fundraising event. Items made using my tutorials are not to be sold for profit. Please contact me for clarification or requests above and beyond these limitations. Also, my patterns and tutorials are not to be copied and distributed or sold for profit. My patterns and tutorials are copyrighted. Thank you for respecting my wishes.
I'm truly honored. CSI chose my "Smith Art Gallery" as one of their Top 10 Projects of 2010!
I made the cut in the "Neighborhood Gift Challenge!" Thank you for featuring my organic facial scrubs as one of your favorites!
My wood button pillow made the Top 10 at the CSI Pillow Challenge!
CSI Lampshade Challenge... thank you, Jen, for picking my recovered lampshade as your favorite in the CSI Lampshade Challenge!