Hi! I am Britni and I blog over at Play. Party. Pin. I am so excited to be guest posting for Kaysi today while she plays with her family in Utah. For those of you who didn’t know, I am actually Kaysi’s niece even though we’re only a year apart. My dad is the oldest of nine…
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Guest Post: Enchanted Mommy
I’m Jamie. Mother of three rowdy, mischievous, adorable boys. Meet Dana: Mother of three beautiful, lively, fun girls. We decided to pool our resources and create a blog covering all aspects of being a mom. We post about birthday parties, recipes, crafts, home decor, teaching, saving money, date nights, and pretty much anything that makes up who…
Guest Post: Keep Moving Forward With Me
Hello! My name is Tara and I am the writer, mama, and adventurer behind Keep Moving Forward With Me. As the mama of Lily (5), Cortland (3), and Kyler (1), I wear many different shoes. There are my laced-up tennies for cleaning, cooking, and all super-mom tasks, slippers for relaxing and enjoying my favorite BBC…
Guest Post: Brassy Apple
Hey it’s Megan from Brassy Apple here! Besides my love for fashion and REfashion I have a passion for Family! Each Friday I share a kids activity or family idea. Summer is a favorite time for memory making but it’s not always easy for us as the MOM to remember all the details! That’s why…
Guest Post: Girl Loves Glam
I am McKenzie from Girl Loves Glam and I am excited to be hanging out with you today! My husband is a 6th grade teacher. It is always interesting to see what gifts he receives from students for the various holidays throughout the year. I have asked him several times what his favorite types of…
Guest Post: The Crafty Woman
Hello folks! I’m Christine of The Crafty Woman. I’m excited to be here and sharing a fun activity you can do at home over and over this summer. GLITTER TATTOOS. These tattoos last 3-5 days and are waterproof! Not to mention, dry instantly! Oh, and did I mention they sparkle???? So….This is sort of a…
Guest Post: My Very Educated Mother
Hello Keeping it Simple readers! I’m Erin, the creative mind behind My Very Educated Mother. Most days you can find me there sharing crafts, recipes, kids’ projects, and other miscellany. Nothing beats spending as much time as possible soaking in the love of a new addition to the family and that’s why it makes me…
Guest Post: Ameroonie Designs
Teachers definitely don’t get paid enough for all that they do for our children. They spend hours outside of school, and money from their own pockets to create learning opportunities for the students they teach. So what better way to thank them than by giving them some money to spend on themselves? And what would…
Guest Post: Rae Gun Ramblings
I’m Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings I post about all thing crafty, delicious, and bookish. I also run an Etsy shop where I sell handmade baby clothes and fan stuff for YA reader and I love helping people learn the ropes of Etsy. I am so trilled to be guest posting today. Today I want…
Guest Post: The Happy Scraps
Hi I’m Amy, and I enjoy sharing home decor ideas, crafts, cards, scrapbooking and sewing over at The Happy Scraps. I’m so excited to be here at Keeping It Simple today, sharing a teacher gift. This could be used as a Teacher Appreciation gift, End of the Year gift, or just a simple gift to…
Guest Post: A Mommy’s Life… with a touch of Yellow
Hey there Keeping it Simple Readers My name is Whitney and I am the momma behind the blog A mommy’s life…with a touch of YELLOW I feel so honored and am so excited to be guest posting today I LOVE Kaysi and all her amazing projects she comes up with. I feel so honored that…
Sewing Busy Bag Activity {Melly Sews}
Today I’m sad to say that this the last post from Melissa at Melly Sews. She has had some amazing tutorials and tips about sewing and I have really enjoyed having her here! Make sure you go check out her blog and follow her because she is crazy talented and has some awesome ideas! Hello…
Zippers {Melly Sews}
Hello Keeping it Simple readers! Today we’re going to talk zippers and how to install them. I know many new to sewing are scared of zippers and buttons, but there’s really nothing to be scared of! Tools: Two tools I find indispensable for zipper installation are my seam ripper and Scotch tape. Surprised? Keep reading….
How to make bias tape {Melly Sews}
Hello Keeping it Simple Readers! Today I’m going to show you a trick for making bias tape, and how to sew it on. First of all, what is bias tape? Bias tape is fabric that is cut on the diagonal , then has the raw edges folded to the wrong side. Single fold bias tape…
Hand Stitches {Melly Sews}
Hello Keeping it Simple readers! Today I’m going to talk with you about hand sewing. What, you thought just because you have a sewing machine you never have to hand sew? Well, I guess you could go that route, but a little time for hand sewing often makes the finished garment that much better. There…
5 Must Have Sewing Supplies {Melly Sews}
Hello Keeping it Simple Readers! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and you’re taking a chance to catch your breath before New Year’s celebrations. I’m also wondering if any of you got a new sewing machine for Christmas? Or maybe you know a new sewing machine owner? If you do, you might be wondering…
Seam Finishes {Melly Sews}
Hello Keeping it Simple Readers! Today we’re going to talk about seam finishes. What is a seam finish? It’s something you do to the inside of a seam to keep it from raveling. We’re going to cover 4 popular options below. This stitch is done with 3, 4 or 5 threads on a serger. It…
How to Let Down Hems {Melly Sews}
Hello Keeping It Simple Readers! Happy Black Friday. Today I’m going to show you how to let down hems when you don’t quite have enough fabric. You’ll need: A seam ripper Twill tape, grosgrain ribbon or bias tape This is a pair of pants that I made Tater last year. The boy has grown over…
Piping {Melly Sews}
Hello Keeping it Simple Readers! Today we’re going to talk about piping – what it is, how to make it, and how to use it. Piping is what you see in the above picture – the white line between the two fabrics. When it’s not sewn, it looks like this: It’s basically bias tape wrapped…
How to do a blind hem {Melly Sews}
Hi Keeping it Simple readers! Today I’m going to show you how to do a blind hem with your sewing machine. It’s really easy, and really worth it to give your garments a professional finish. First, to see if your machine can do one, look for a stitch that looks like this: In my case…