A playful superhero cape for a child has been on my “DIY To-Do List,” so recently, when I was invited to dinner at a friend’s house who happens to have a little boy and girl, I thought what a perfect gift to bring along—his and her superhero capes! I personalized them with each of their …
Do-It-Yourself
St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend, and it is always fun to have some coordinating games and activities for the kids to go with the holiday. […]
Nursery design update! A while back, I posted about a friend’s twin nursery that I’m helping her design. She’s going for a modern-vintage decor style and using a neutral color palette since she’s having a boy AND a girl! Last month, I fell in love with wooden monograms and decided to incorporate them into the …
Looking for a fun way to get ready for Easter? In today’s DIY, I share the steps to make your own bunny ears—make them as a surprise for the kids or have them join you to create their own. […]
Recently, clients came into my shop looking for kid-friendly fabric and trim and some guidance on making a portable baby wipes case. I thought this would be the perfect DIY to share with you, so here are the easy steps to creating your own! […]
For holidays and celebrations, I love making things—decorations for the shop, gifts to give and cards to send. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorites! I made sure to get a head start on my “holiday crafting” and made handmade Valentine’s Day cards for my family and friends. […]
Anyone with a baby who loves her pacifier knows what a frustration it can be for that thing to drop on the ground over and over again. Sure you can buy a pacifier clip, but why not make your own?
Recently, a client of Pins & Needles, who is also a new mom, stopped by the shop and showed me a special tag blanket her mom had stitched up using some fabrics that she had purchased from us. I had heard of "Taggies" blankets before and how much babies enjoy playing with them, but I …