Kim Byers
The Celebration Shoppe
Want to know how to sew a ruffle tablecloth? I created a patriotic table for all my upcoming red, white and blue summer parties (hop over to my Strawberry Picnic post to see all the party details) with lovely strawberry fabric from JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores. It screams summer, but it’s a bit busy …
I have a thing for the strawberry, strawberry crafts, strawberry picnic, strawberry fabric. {grin} So when I saw this darling red, white and blue fabric at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores I knew I had to have it to decorate for my patriotic holidays. We usually have Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day …
I’m still learning to sew; my mom is the real expert. She’s amazing. If I could just learn half of what she knows I would be ecstatic. As a little “happy gift” for her, I designed a “Sew Awesome” image and whipped her up a iron-on graphic Tshirt. I made me one too. {wink} Did …
Christmas throw pillows! They’re one of my favorite ways to decorate a room for the holidays and this year I made a few. Let’s start with a vintage truck Christmas throw pillow embellished with foil! Every year I add handmade Christmas decorations to my ever growing collection. My idea is that someday, when my boys …
Sewing is a craft that I picked up when I was a little girl. Cross-stitch is my favorite. Its a little labor intensive, but so lovely when you’re done. Right now we’re packing up our entire home (scary and exciting) to move across country. So, in my supreme wisdom, as I pull things out to …
Make a raindrop papercraft banner for your baby shower! It’s super simple to sew with a few tips. To create this banner, you’ll need: Two to three tones of blue cardstock Sharp scissors Sheet of plain white paper Wax paper White or light blue thread Clear tape Sewing machine Easy how to steps: Make a …
Will you be dressing your pet up for Halloween? {grin} Well I will! Actually our little dog, Boo (so appropriate, right!), will be going around the neighborhood twice. Once in a cute little candy corn pet costume… and the second time in a fun little Star Wars Ewok pet costume! To make this super cute …
Love a ruffle? Me too! Spruce up your home this Valentine’s Day with my easy tutorial for a punch ruffle wreath. Or swap out the colors and decorate for spring. This ruffle wreath would look adorable with cute little bunnies hopping across the left side! (hmmm…. don’t be surprised if you see that version of this wreath …
I’ve been in love with cross stitch projects since I was a little girl so it seemed fitting that I needed a cross-stitch cake topper for Valentine’s Day. {grin} Only I was too impatient to actually stitch XOXO, so I used a gold Elmer’s Painter’s Pen and drew it on black cross stitch fabric. (Note: Only the …
I love decorating for every season and almost every holiday, and one of the easiest ways is with decorative throw pillows! My tutorial for two decorative pillow covers will make you fall in love with your Valentine’s decorating! {wink} My home (walls and furniture) is very neutral in grays and whites, so I add my pops …
