Jumbo Zipper Pouch Tutorial

This easy Jumbo Zipper Pouch is the perfect pencil case to send your kids back to school with.  (I don't know about you...but the little ones they sell at the store never seem to fit the huge list of supplies the kids are asked to bring.)

They also make great gifts for teacher and if you choose the right novelty fabric they can be personalized to anyone's taste.  Disclaimer: Thanks as always to Fairfield World for providing the support foam and batting as well as compensating me for this project.  All opinions, ideas, and enthusiasm are 100% my own.  This post also contains affiliate links to help support my blog.

We also love to use these as Thank You gifts for our kids' teachers at the end of the year.  A good zipper pouch is a universally appreciated gift if you choose the right fabric and colors.

And once you get the hang of them, they are SO fast and easy.

All White Cuddle Quilt - Baptism Quilt - Wedding Quilt - Baby Blessing

As a quilter one of my favorite ways to commemorate a milestone event is with a quilt.  So when our daughter turned 8 years old and chose to be baptized a member of the LDS Church  a couple months ago, I made her this All White Cuddle Quilt to help her remember the special day.  (Note: Fairfield World and Shannon Fabrics sent me supplies and compensated me to make this quilt and write about it on the Fairfield website here.  This personal blog post is entirely my own.)

In the LDS Church we believe that the Holy Ghost (or Holy Spirit) is a member of the Godhead and helps lead, guide, and prompt our decisions.  He also acts as a Comforter in times of grief, pain, and/or anxiety.  Since this special girl suffers from severe social anxiety (selective mutism), I thought this physical reminder of comfort would help her remember that the Holy Ghost can also help comfort her soul.

29+ Unicorns and Rainbows Fun DIYs and Ideas

Life might not always be rainbows and unicorns...but your crafting certainly can be with these fun projects.  We've got you covered from parties to costumes to quilts and everything in between.

Top Row: Rainbow Princess Dress | Unicorn Earthquake Cake | Unicorn Pillow | Unicorn Milkshake | Ultimate Rainbow Unicorn Party | Rainbow Ice Cream Cone Garland

2nd Row: Unicorn Pillow | 12 Layer Jello | Sarah Jane Magic Unicorn Quilt | 17 Unicorn Ideas (including unicorn ornaments) | Unicorn Cupcakes Tutorial | Lucy's Crochet Unicorn

3rd Row: Rainbow Dash Cake | Unicorn Cupcakes | Rainbow Unicorn Jacket

4th Row: Unicorn Amigurumi | I Heart Unicorns Shirt | Unicorn Costume Mask | Rainbow Themed Party | Unicorn Farts| Dress-Up Rainbow Bustle

5th Row: Rainbow Themed Party | Rainbow Zebra with I-Spy Border Quilt | Paper Plate Rainbow | Rainbow Plate | 

Best for Last Row: Easy Unicorn Costume |Rainbow Dash Cupcakes |  Unicorn Slumber Party

Ice Cream Time and the Weekly Block Party Link-Up

So excited for Ice Cream weather here!  Hope you enjoy all of these delicious ice cream recipes and crafts!

Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy and the Weekly Block Party Link-Up

We've just got two more days left of school and I'm trying to figure out how to keep the kids busy.  Debra has put together a great set of ideas for us.  

I don't know about you but this summer I want to keep my kids doing creative things versus playing on electronics. We have compiled a list of amazing and creative activities to have fun with your kids all summer long!

Father's Day Gifts and the Weekly Block Party Link-Up

Father's Day is coming up this month!  It's time to celebrate those awesome dads and here are some great ideas to make for the special man in your life.