All books and patterns are on sale for 20% off until January 2nd.

I made up some of these fun notebooks to have on hand for hostess gifts and other last minute gifts of appreciation. I had received one myself years ago and still use it to organize all my computer passwords!

1. Lay notebook of choice open on a table and cut oilcloth with pinking shears so that it is 3/8” bigger along the top and bottom and 3” wider on the sides.

2. Fold sides in to make flaps and tape into place to secure while sewing.

3. Sew along top and bottom of oilcloth, securing the flaps into place.

4. Insert notebook and TaDaa!

Tip: If you wish to put embellishments on the front of the notebook, sew them into place first before sewing.

I’ve also made these with cotton fabric. The procedure is the same, except first double fold and sew the fabric around the perimeter to prevent fraying.

Happy Holidays!

So here in Ann Arbor, Michigan the Fairies have taken over the city and given quite a bit of magic to families around town.  The Fairies appear to inhabit any home that installs a door for them.  We created some DIY kits for you to create some of this magic and lore for your own home.  My own girls delight in leaving messages and tokens for Fairies and especially love the Fairy responses (my favorite are the reminders that Fairies like things neat and tidy!)

I snapped this photo last night before serving dinner.  The kids had already started doodling on it .  We save the chalkcloth tablecloth (2 yards of chalkcloth to cover the table) for special occasions to keep the idea fresh.  It’s the one thing that will bring everyone to the dinner table quickly.

Tip: have extra cloth napkins at the table to use as erasers.