Even if you don't consider yourself a pro at sewing (hand raised), this hooded poncho for babies and toddlers is so easy and doable for anyone! You could even make it reversible if you wanted! Not only are these ponchos so cute and cozy, they also make your child much safer in their carseat than a bulky coat! Your kiddo basically snuggled in a wearable blanket that goes on top of their 5-point ... [ Read More ]
Handmade Gift Ideas by Reality Daydream
Hey there, besties! I know I've shared a ton of handmade gift ideas from over the years, but instead of making you sift through the 1,200 posts from my archives, I'm going to throw down 50 of my favorite handmade gift ideas right here to make it easy for you! Even if you don't end up making one of these specific DIY gifts, maybe at least you'll get some inspiration and try something new! We've ... [ Read More ]
DIY Rice Pack / Heat Packs – EASY Sewing Tutorial!
It's been awhile since I've done a sewing project, and as weird as it sounds, I've been craving it! If you've been around our blog for any amount of time, you know that I only share SIMPLE, easy sewing tutorials... because I'm somewhat of a beginner myself. No shame! Today's easy sewing project is DIY Rice Packs (or Ice/heat Packs)... what do YOU call them? In our family, we refer them as ... [ Read More ]
Lined Drawstring Backpack Tutorial
Every time we go to the park, or for a hike, or to the zoo (or really anything away from home), my kids always ask me to carry their stuff. They find beautiful rocks that they value deeply but don't want to carry. Or their water bottle is too heavy, so naturally they want me to carry it. I could go on and on. Anyway! I've been planning on making each of the girls a lined drawstring backpack ... [ Read More ]
Repurposed Vintage Hankies
I'm a sucker for all things vintage and sentimental, so loving repurposed vintage hankies comes naturally to me. Even though they're meant to blow your nose in them. Can you believe our grannies did that into this beautiful fabric? Since making our DIY Vintage Hankie Garland a few months ago, I've seen several amazing projects using repurposed vintage hankies. I thought it would be ... [ Read More ]
Vintage Hankie Garland
Over the years, I've picked up cute vintage hankies at thrift stores, yard sales, and antique stores (when they're cheap). I didn't ever consider myself a 'collector' of vintage hankies, but I've accumulated quite a few over the years. So it seemed like a great time to make a hankie garland! I always knew I would make something with them eventually, because it's beautiful fabric! And the ... [ Read More ]
Bunk Bed Curtains
If your kids have bunk beds, then you can be mom-of-the-year by sewing them some bunk bed curtains using our tutorial! Minimal sewing skills required! I may do a 'room reveal' here on mah blog, but that doesn't REALLY mean that the room is done. You know? I'm constantly tweaking and having new ideas! Nothing is safe... even when it's already been checked off my subconscious 'room-list'. ... [ Read More ]
DIY Drool Bibs for Baby or Toddler
If you have (or have ever had) a baby, you know that there’s a difference between an eating bib, and a drooling bib. Eating bibs are larger and often stained in a variety of bright colors (HELLO carrot puree). But today, we’re going to discuss drool bibs. Those smaller bibs that baby/toddler wears all day so that their shirt isn’t soaking wet. You know, the ones that usually have annoying sayings ... [ Read More ]
Macrame Fringe Trim Pillow Tutorial
We’ve been slowly finishing projects and making updates to our Master Bedroom over the past few months, and I’m loving how it’s coming together! If you’ve been following along, you might remember how we painted the walls back to white, painstakingly scraped the popcorn ceilings, made a simple upholstered headboard with a round boho tapestry, used an old vanity chopped in two for identical night ... [ Read More ]
How to Sew a Simple Dress for Girls
*FREE PATTERN and tutorial to show you how to sew a simple dress for girls! This darling wrap dress, pinafore, or blouse is SO EASY! Pinky promise.* I may be a ‘creative-type’, but nobody ever accused me of being a skilled sewist. Sewer? Seamstress? yes seamstress. Here’s a screenshot of me texting Nick while trying to thread my bobbin. Yet somehow, miraculously, this post has been wildly ... [ Read More ]