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    4 Helpful Sewing Tips

    Ideas

    Whether you are new to the art of sewing, or if you have been stitching for years, these four simple tips are designed to help you master your sewing projects so they turn out with professional quality results. 


    In the images below you will:

    • Learn the value of preparation for your sewing projects. 
    • Discover the importance of pressing every seam. 
    • Find out why you should respect the grainline of your fabric. 
    • Keep in mind how often you should replace the needle of your sewing machine. 


    With implementation of these four helpful tips, you will advance in your efforts to master the quality factor of your sewn pieces

    An image of a basket of sewing essentials with a sewing tip.
    An image of a hand-drawn dress design with sewing advice.
    An image of a black background with words about sewing advice.
    An image of a sewing pressure foot with sewing advice for replacing a needle in your sewing machine.
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    How to Make Paper Plate Animals

    Homeschool Ideas

    Here is an easy craft project to make with your kids! Together you can create cute paper plate animals. Family craft time is bonding time, which means you have the opportunity to create memories while you complete this craft activity. This project is simple and fun, and the end result will be adorable. We hope you get photos of your family with the finished paper plate animals. But most of all, we hope you enjoy your time creating together. 


    For this project you will need: 

    • Paper Plates
    • Construction Paper
    • Non-Toxic Markers, Crayons, or Paint
    • Kid-Safe Scissors 
    • Glue Stick or School Glue
    • Googly Eyes (optional)
    • Cotton Balls, Pipe Cleaners, or Buttons (for added decoration)


    Below you will find the image with specific instructions for these six project steps: 

    1. Choose your animal.
    2. Make the base design. 
    3. Add special details. 
    4. Attach the eyes. 
    5. Decorate in your own fun way. 
    6. Finish and show it off!
    A list of materials needed to make paper plate animals.
    Craft project directions to make paper plate animals with kids.
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    The Joy of Starting Your Next Project Today

    Ideas Motivation
    Are you a person who collects pins on Pinterest, hoping to try out a new craft idea? Or you watch all of the tutorials you come across on social media? Maybe you even go as far as to purchase supplies for that project, hopeful that you'll get around to making it someday. But somehow those supplies become easily forgotten and are still sitting in the shopping bag you brought home from the store months ago.

    It's not just you, it's most of us. Maybe we feel like we're not quite ready to begin. Will we have enough supplies? Will we get frustrated and give up? Will we continue with the project if it's not turning out perfect enough for our satisfaction. 

    What if we could embrace an imperfect beginning? If we start today, we may discover the joy that comes with making progress and creating. And learning a new skill is rewarding in itself, as it can likely apply to future projects as well. Use mistakes as learning opportunities and correct them as you can.

    It might not come together in a night but try to make progress every day or every week until your project is complete. Then improve your skillset by continuing onto the next project, whether it's using the same techniques, or experimenting with new ones.

    Below you will find practical tips to motivate you to begin. There is true joy that can be found in starting. So, begin your next project today!
    The joy of starting - why your next project should be today's project.