My first visit to New York City was for a school trip during my senior year of high school. We did all of the standard school trip stops, including visiting the Statue of Liberty. I absolutely fell in love--so much so that I returned for university the next year. My school was downtown and I spent many an evening wandering down to Battery Park and just watching the Statue of Liberty stand proud. If I were able to visit NYC tomorrow just for a day, I would go say hi to Lady Liberty. I ... Read More
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City Fireworks Hoop Art
I love (and greatly miss!) summer fireworks. There's something really special about getting together as a community or neighborhood and watching the explosions of colour in the sky. Some of my favourite fireworks memories are of watching the spectacular show Pittsburgh always put on in the middle of the city. They would be set off from a barge in the river and the combination of tall buildings, booming light, and oldies playing is something that has stuck with me. I made this fun City Fireworks ... Read More
Yes No Maybe Mother’s Day SVG
I have found that my kids ask a heck of a lot of questions but they ultimately come down to three basic answers--yes, no, and maybe. Often that answer depends on how much coffee I've had when they first ask. I created this fun Yes No Maybe Mother's Day SVG that is perfect on a coffee mug (or anything else your kids may see!). Add in the checkmark if you want or just point to the answer as you sip away. Make sure you head to the bottom of the tutorial to find out how to win a Cricut Explore Air 2 ... Read More
Yarn-Laced Snowflake Ornament
Sometimes the simplest ornaments look the best on the tree. I love this Yarn-Laced Snowflake Ornament because the Cricut Maker does most of the work and my kids can help put it together. The most difficult part of making the ornament is choosing which colour sparkly yarn to use (and it has to be sparkly!)! This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: Cricut Maker Cricut chipboard knife blade sparkly yarn large needle purple mat Snowflake Ornament ... Read More
Mind the Gap London Underground Felt Ornament
I just can't get enough of London and I'm lucky that I get to spend so much time there. There are so many iconic things about London, but one of my favourites is the Underground. It's so well-run and I never get tired of that polite voice coming over the speaker to tell us to mind the gap. I wanted a piece of London on our Christmas Tree and made this fun Mind the Gap London Underground Felt Ornament to remind me of London when I'm not there. This post contains affiliate ... Read More
Faux Leather and Felt Candle Ornament
Candles are forever connected to Christmas Eve for me. When I was growing up, our Christmas Eve service always ended with everyone singing Silent Night while the lights were turned down and our candles were lit. While we used paper wax catchers and not fancy candle holders, my Faux Leather and Felt Candle Ornament brings a touch of sentimentality to our Christmas tree. It even sways gently, so the candle does the felt equivalent of flickering. This post contains affiliate ... Read More