Whenever you research a new sewing project, you probably find that the directions tell you to prewash the fabric that you plan to use. But it seems like such a pain – so should you really take the time to do it? The Short Answer My short answer is YES – in most cases. If …

If you are new to sewing, you have probably heard the term “selvage” thrown about. This is an important sewing concept and is important when you cut patterns or fabric for projects. What is Selvage? When you purchase fabric off the bolt, you may notice that the top and bottom of the fabric is “bound”. …

It’s time for back to school, so today I want to show you how to use the Erin Condren Academic Planner. There are so many different ways that you can use this planner but I’m going to outline one way that seems to make a lot of sense to me. Two Planner Versions Before we …

In an effort to make my home office and craft room space just a little prettier, I decided to try my hand at covering an old bulletin board with fabric. This is how I did it. {I hung my finished fabric covered bulletin board above my craft area. My Bernina 475 QE is a sewing …

Today I finished a marathon face mask making session using my Cricut Maker machine. To cut out the fabric pieces, I used a 24 inch pink, fabric grip mat from Cricut. I previously used this mat a long time ago to cut out the fabric for this cute bunny pillow for Easter. So, I had …

Now is the time to stock up on your Erin Condren planner accessories! Shop the sitewide Erin Condren Insiders Sale – going on as I type. Get 15% off of everything!!! The only catch is that you have to be an Erin Condren Insider to take part. However, the good news is that it is …

When it comes to DIY my eyes are bigger than my stomach. I want to make ALL THE THINGS. Often I will come across an idea and forget all about it – until I hit the store. And then, inspiration will set in and I will buy what I think I need – which of …

This one is for my blogging friends. The 2020 BC Stack is available this week only! CLICK HERE to get your copy. What is the BC Stack? If you haven’t heard of the BC Stack, you are in for a treat. It is a collection of 68 blogging courses, eBooks and resources that are all …

If you are in the market for an upscale sewing machine, then a Bernina 475 QE might be on your radar. This beauty may only be in the 400 series of the Bernina models in terms of price but it is still jam packed with features. One thing that always helps me to make a …

I love it when my two passions collide – planning and crafting. Today I created cute little trash can stickers on my Cricut machine. I use these in my planner to remind me to take the trash out on garbage day. Since I recently purchased the Cricut Joy – this is the model that I …

Exciting news! Today and tomorrow the Photography Super Bundle from Ultimate Bundles is on a flash sale. One of the things that I really struggle with as a blogger is my photography. Every platform wants original, stunning photos – Pinterest, Instagram, your blog. It’s crazy! My photos always seem to fall flat. So, this Ultimate …

It’s here! My Cricut Joy arrived a few days ago – and I want to share the unboxing video with you. Watch the full unboxing on YouTube here. What is a Cricut Joy? This is a compact cutting machine and a great complement to the Cricut Maker and Explore Air 2. This article has a …

Disclosure: Product for this post was provided by Erin Condren. All opinions are my own. You may be familiar with the Erin Condren LifePlanner – but did you know that the company makes awesome desk accessories, too? Today is Launch Day for a ton of Back to School accessories. But guess what? They are not …

It is always fun to use your Cricut Machine to create festive items for holidays and special occasions. The 4th of July is no exception. You can use your Cricut Maker, Explore Air 2, or Cricut Joy (not all can be made on the Joy) to make these fun July 4th themed projects. You can …

My Cricut machine has become a bit of a conversation piece. People who visit me are not always into DIY and crafting, so they have no idea what this contraption is. But they are curious. What Does a Cricut Machine Do? For me, the most simple way to explain it is this reply: A Cricut …

For the past few months I have been seeing a lot of news about the new Cricut Joy Machine. HOT NEWS!: The Cricut Joy is only $179.99 from now through ??? Click here to see the deal. Of course, I was curious. But I already have the Cricut Maker and the Explore Air 2 – …

I just received my first quarter planner sticker pack from the Erin Condren Sticker Club – and I wanted to share it with you. The EC Sticker Club is a subscription. You pay for a year and get one pack of stickers each quarter. I am not sure if it is still being offered because …

The Summer Erin Condren Surprise Box is here! And I am goin to show you what’s inside. If you are waiting on yours be aware that this post contains a spoiler. If you are not familiar, the magic of these boxes is that you really don’t know what you are going to get. The value …

If you are deeply entrenched in the Apple ecosystem, then you should be taking advantage of all the little things your Mac can do to make your life easier. Here are 3 hacks to set up if you aren’t using them already 1. Unlock Your Mac with Your Apple Watch First, I am assuming that …

This grilled asparagus recipe is a family favorite. The grill gives the asparagus a wonderful smoky flavor that screams summertime. The best part is that this side dish is so easy to make – and you will be happy that your family is actually eating their vegetables. You can make it alongside your main dish …