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How To Make A Frame With Mitered Corners

Nikki · February 16, 2021 · Leave a Comment

It took me awhile to perfect my technique for making a frame with mitered corners. It wasn't the frame itself that I struggled with, but really what was the best way to attach it to my sign. I like painting signs like these on 1/4" plywood. The thicker stuff is heavier, and … [Read more...] about How To Make A Frame With Mitered Corners

Filed Under: Blog, Home Decor, power tools, Scraps, signs, woodworking Tagged With: frames, Home Decor, painting, Power Tools, Signs, Woodworking

How To Create Your Own Appliqué Designs Without Drawing A Thing By Hand

Nikki · May 28, 2013 · 6 Comments

Last week's appliqué baby bib sent my inbox into quite a tizzy! There were lots of questions regarding my tips for finding appliqué designs online, requests for a more detailed tutorial on how to sew them, and even a few inquiries about making your own bias tape. So I … [Read more...] about How To Create Your Own Appliqué Designs Without Drawing A Thing By Hand

Filed Under: Blog, Scraps, Sewing, Thread Tagged With: Applique, Ask Nikki, Crafts, Embroidery, Freebies, Home Decor, Inspiration, Needlepoint, Quilting, Sewing

End of the School Year Teacher Appreciation Gift {Scrappy Notecards Made Pretty by PicMonkey}

Nikki · May 31, 2012 · 8 Comments

Funny how the end of the school can kind of sneak up on you, right? I quickly put together a set of fabric scrap notecards for each of my son's teachers last night. (And when I say quickly, I mean quickly! Today was his last day of school!) These should look familiar. They … [Read more...] about End of the School Year Teacher Appreciation Gift {Scrappy Notecards Made Pretty by PicMonkey}

Filed Under: Blog, Paper, Scraps Tagged With: Card Making, Finishing Touches, Gifts to Give, Make in Under 30 Minutes!, Make It Together, Paper Crafts, Quilting, Sewing

Fabric Scrap Notecards

Nikki · June 20, 2011 · 4 Comments

Making cards out of left over fabric scraps is one of my favorite things to do.  I get to use up those last few little bits of my favorite fabrics, and also send someone a sweet message that looks great and hopefully warms their heart.  These can be as simple or as complicated as … [Read more...] about Fabric Scrap Notecards

Filed Under: Blog, Paper, Scraps Tagged With: Card Making, Finishing Touches, Make It Together, Paper Crafts, Sewing

How-To: A Scrappy Christmas Ornament

Nikki · December 9, 2010 · 28 Comments

Not only am I so happy to be back to the land of blogging after a very long, mitten making filled hiatus, but I'm so excited to be participating in my first blog hop! Welcome to all of my new readers! Cream City Ribbon (you may remember them from my last giveaway) helped bring … [Read more...] about How-To: A Scrappy Christmas Ornament

Filed Under: Blog, Paper, Scraps Tagged With: Christmas Projects, Crafts, DIY, Embroidery, Finishing Touches, Needlepoint, Paper Crafts, Sewing

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I’ve completely lost myself in my current design. I don’t mean like lost my sense of style, or lost my motivation, or even lost track of what direction I wanted to take this piece. I mean like I literally lost myself. I’ve been in my studio for hours on end, draping, drafting, and editing on repeat. I am a complete mess, in every sense of the word. My studio is covered in discarded … [Read More...] about Lost In Design…And Loving It

My Favorite Projects

Curtain Rod Connectors Part 2 – Create Your Own Custom Corner Curtain Rod

December 14, 2021 By Nikki Leave a Comment

Curtain Rod Connectors Part 1 - Give The Appearance Of One Continuous Rod

Curtain Rod Connectors Part 1 – Give The Appearance Of One Continuous Rod

October 27, 2021 By Nikki 1 Comment

Tips For Installing Your Own Picture Frame Molding

Tips for Installing Your Own Picture Frame Molding

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