Welcome to the Trick-or-Treat $1000 cash giveaway. How exciting! Two special people will win $500 cash each! Before entering, I'd like to share with you about two of the fun costumes I've made for my kids. The first is a Jetpack that they can wear on their back. You can find the full tutorial … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat $1000 Cash Giveaway! Plus 2 Halloween Costume ideas
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How to Make a 1920’s Dress and Cloche Hat
I shared a few days ago about the 1920's Roaring Twenties Unit Celebration that our homeschool group had. I bought clothes for my kids (and my husband bought a vest), but I decided to make my dress! The common dress we think of in the 1920's is the flapper dress, but ladies who dressed more … [Read more...] about How to Make a 1920’s Dress and Cloche Hat
Tutorial: Robin Hood Costume for Stuffed Bear
It been such a long time since I've posted anything crafty here. And even this Robin Hood costume for a small stuffed bear was done way back last May! But enjoy this tutorial and let me know if you make the costume! My kids are involved in Spotlight Youth Theater and they have the … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Robin Hood Costume for Stuffed Bear
Rag Quilt Potholder sewing kit
I joined another Busy Bag Swap, actually, two of them! So, I'll be sharing lots of ideas in the coming weeks. Here is the activity I included in the Elementary Craft Bag swap: How to sew a Rag Quilt Potholder. See below for the instructions that were included. These Rag Quilt Potholder sewing … [Read more...] about Rag Quilt Potholder sewing kit
Canning Crock Pot Apple Butter- A Tutorial
**Jars of this delicious homemade Apple Butter would make an awesome Christmas gift! Are you ready to make some yummy apple butter? My husband LOVES it, so I've been making lots every fall for the past few years. Here's the recipe: Crock Pot Apple Butter 20 … [Read more...] about Canning Crock Pot Apple Butter- A Tutorial
How to Freeze Tomatoes
Have you ever had this happen? You get a bunch of tomatoes out of your garden or from a friend. They sit on your counter-top day after day after day. You finally look at them and say, "I have GOT to do something with those tomatoes before they go bad!" As recently as 5 years ago I … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Tomatoes
