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Curious About The New Silhouette Curio?
Just stopping by today with a quick video. It’s actually a snippet of last week’s Masters’ Program inside The Nikki, In Stitches Craft Academy. For those of you with Silhouette cutting systems, and those of you considering one, whether or not … Continue reading
How To Hem Tulle Ruffles (VIDEO Tutorial)
Lots of questions came in after my last post, asking for a close-up view of exactly how I used jewelry monofilament or fishing line in my tulle ruffles, so I thought I’d show a short video today. I demo the … Continue reading
How To Hem Flowing Tulle Ruffles With Jewelry Wire? {A Sewing Tutorial}
As I mentioned in my last post, I am in the throes of some serious Halloween costume sewing these days. And I do mean serious. My kitchen table is covered with yards of pink tulle that I push to the … Continue reading
Countdown To Halloween Blocks {DIY}
Halloween is such a fun time in our house. It’s the start of decorating season (you know, the constant swap out of decor for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas?), sports kick into high gear for now two of my kiddos, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Crafts, DIY, Halloween Projects, Home Decor, Make With Your Kids!, Projects For Fall, Silhouette CAMEO
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Five Years In The Making {A Hand Applique Love Affair}
For five years I carried this beauty with me, and while I love my daughter with all my heart, I’m actually referring to the quilt in the picture above. I started this quilt when that precious five year old little … Continue reading
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Tagged Applique, Baltimore Style Halloween Quilt, Halloween Projects, Projects For Fall, Quilting, Sewing
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Somehow It Will All Get Done {Christmas, Crafts, and Cupcakes}
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, filled with time spent with family and friends. If you’re like me, the excitement that began quietly filling the days leading up to Thanksgiving is now screaming and shouting…Christmas is coming faster … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas Projects, Crafts, Home Decor, Make With Your Kids!, Nikki
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Happy Thanksgiving!
It is (very) early Thanksgiving morning here, a few hours before the craziness of the day will kick in. We have snow on the ground here in the northeast, so aside from dinner prepping and kitchen cleaning, I’ll also be … Continue reading
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Tagged Crafts, DIY, Home Decor, Paper Crafts, Projects For Fall, Silhouette CAMEO
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The Craft Academy Birthday Bash Starts NOW!
Let’s get this party started! The Craft Academy and “The Crafting With Your Silhouette” Program is turning one and the presents are for YOU! I just posted FIVE of our favorite lessons that we covered this year in class. They are … Continue reading
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Tagged Crafts, DIY, Nikki, Paper Crafts, Silhouette CAMEO
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How To Paint And Age A Picture Frame (Using Chalk Based Paints and Dry Brushing!)
I’m so excited to be sharing one of my favorite painting techniques with all of you today. We’ll be painting and aging a picture frame with chalk-based paints and chalky finish paints. I use this same “dry brush” method to … Continue reading
The Nikki, In Stitches Craft Academy Is Turning One!
The Craft Academy is turning one! I can’t believe I just typed that! To say this has been the most exciting year of my career would be a complete understatement. But what makes The Craft Academy so special is all … Continue reading
