I was going to say something here like, “wow, it’s been ____ since I’ve posted a tutorial!” But then I started scrolling back and decided the fill-in-the-blank was too embarrassing to put in type. So let’s just say: awhile! So here it is, my first tutorial in WAY too long, and my first ever pattern…
Spray Painted Apron: A Tutorial
So, I get this box of stuff in the mail from Martha. She included a note. “Make something awesome for your Mom for Mother’s Day, Susan! Love, Martha.” NO PROBLEM! Who could say no to *Martha*? Look at what she sent: Amazing, right? I was really, really excited about the all-surface paint. Paint that works…
Chalkboard Party Cups
I don’t know that I would’ve come up with this idea if the Silhouette folks hadn’t just sent me a roll of Chalkboard vinyl to try. But I’m getting ready to help host a party this weekend for friends getting married in May, and the combination of events produced: I love a good grown-up…
Super Soap: A Tutorial
When I saw this pin, I knew I wanted to do something like it. But rather than take new photos of my kids, I wanted to use photos I already had and add some text. I made these as Christmas gifts, but I figure you could make them for any one of 543 other holidays…
Record Your Own Kids Audio Books: A Tutorial
My girls will get a bunch of things this Christmas. It’s exciting to me to think about what they’re getting and wonder which things will be hits and which will be misses. There are always some of each. We’re finally past the point, though, where the kids think the boxes are funner than the gifts….


