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6 by 6 Inch Paper Pad Storage

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Anita

Hi friends,

I’ve been attempting to get a little more organized in my craft room. It seems to be a never ending task! I’m a messy crafter and it’s almost impossible for me to have a neat crafting space. 🙃

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I found a great way to store my 8.5 by 11 inch card stock and I talked about it in this post.

I also have a lot 😳 of 6 by 6 inch patterned paper packs. As I use them, I like to keep the scrap pieces with the rest of the full sheets for using later. I found these great plastic sleeves that are perfect for keeping the full 6 by 6 sheets and scraps together. Just slip the sheets and leftover scraps into the sleeves and everything is in one place.

Each sleeve can hold up to 60 sheets of paper (depending on the thickness of the paper) and the they come with index stickers for labeling if you want to use them. The sleeves are thick plastic and will protect your papers from bent corners. (The pic above shows just a few of my many paper packs!)

I have some clear refrigerator storage containers similar to these that work great for storing the sleeves. Makes it so easy to flip through all of my paper packs to find just what I’m looking for!

I’m slowly getting my supplies more organized. Maybe one day I’ll get it all nice and neat! 😉

Anita

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Crochet Spring Flower Dish Scrubby

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Anita

Hi friends,

I had some Scrub-ology Scrub It! yarn leftover from a previous project that I wanted to put to good use. So I created a simple Spring Flower Dish Scrubby crochet pattern and I’ve shared it below.

I used the colors Lemon and Green with a J/6mm hook to stitch up my scrubbies. The yarn comes in several different colors so you can make them to match your kitchen. I’ve included a link to a free PDF below. There’s also a link to a free PDF without the pictures if you prefer that.

Crochet Flower Dish Scrubbies

Scrub-ology Scrub It! Yarn – 2 colors (from Hobby Lobby)

Size J/6mm hook

Dish scrubby measures about 5 inches in diameter.

Stitches used (US terms)

Chain – ch

Slip stitch – ss

Single crochet – sc

Half double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Make magic ring using color A.

Round 1: Ch 1. 12 hdc in ring. Join with ss to 1st hdc. Pull magic ring closed. (12 stitches)

Round 2: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to 1st sc. (24 stitches)

Round 3: Ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss. hdc in next 2 stitches. *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss to 1st hdc. (32 stitches)

Change to color B.

Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work 4 dc in same stitch as ss. Skip 1 stitch, ss in next stitch. *Skip 1 stitch, 5 dc in next st. Skip 1 stitch, ss in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Skip last stitch. Join with ss to top of beginning ch 3. (8 Petals)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Here are the PDF links…

Crochet Flower Dish Scrubbies

Crochet Flower Dish Scrubbies No Photos

The Spring Flower Dish Scrubby works up quickly. Tie a few of them together with a pretty ribbon and they would make a cute little hostess gift. 🙂

Anita

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Happy Birthday Pooh – Handmade Card

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Anita

Hi friends,

I love Winnie the Pooh and Unity Stamp Company has some of the cutest Pooh stamps! This one is called Winnie the Pooh: Pooh’s Happy Day. He is so fun for sending birthday wishes. 🎈

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored it with Copic markers. Using these Scallops & Squares Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image. I applied light blue ink around the edges of the square using a blender brush.

I embossed a piece of red card stock using a birthday embossing folder similar to this. I layered it to blue card stock and attached it to a white card. The Pooh image is attached to the center of the card. I applied Diamond Glaze to the balloon to add a little dimension and shine.

I think this card would be so cute in pastel colors, pinks and purples, shades of green, or any other color combo you can think of. 🙂

Anita

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Paula Deen’s Banana Pudding

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Anita

Hi friends,

Are you bringing dessert to Easter Dinner? You can’t go wrong with banana pudding and I think Paula Deen’s recipe is one of the best. As you can see in the post below that I shared a few years ago, it’s a great dessert for all of your Summer gatherings, too. Read the post below for all the details and click the link to get the recipe.

Ok y’all…I have the perfect dessert for all of your Summer gatherings! Paula Deen’s Banana Pudding is full of so much goodness – everyone will love it! 🍌

You can find her recipe here. It is so easy to make. My friend Chereé asked me to make it for our Easter lunch and it doesn’t take long to put together. The only thing I did differently from the recipe was to use Banana Cream instant pudding instead of French Vanilla instant pudding. It added an extra punch of banana flavor. Thanks for the suggestion Chereé! 😊

Here’s a picture before we served it. It looks so yummy! And I may have taste tested a tiny bit of the pudding left in the bowl after putting it together in my serving dish. 😋

You can make this yummy dessert the day before and store it covered in the fridge. It will be so good for graduation parties, family reunions, and backyard BBQs. It’s Paula Deen’s Banana Pudding so you know it will be amazing! 😋

Anita

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Zip Top Plastic Bags For Card Stock Storage

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Anita

Hi friends,

Are you like me and struggle with organizing your card stock – especially the smaller pieces? I’m always looking for a good way to store card stock. 🙂

I found these Zip Top Plastic Bags and decided to give them a try. They measure 9 by 12 inches and are the perfect size for 8.5 by 11 card stock sheets. They are a thick plastic so they won’t easily tear. Because they have a zip top, I can slip in smaller pieces and keep my colors organized. I have them stacked on a shelf in my craft room.

So far I’m loving them! It’s so easy to find the color I need and also keep my scraps handy for all my card making and paper crafting.

They are also available in several different sizes – from 7 by 9 inches all the way to 18 by 23 inches – so you can get whatever size you may need. You can find them here.

Anita

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Have a “Mice” Birthday – Handmade Cards

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Anita

Hi friends,

MFT Stamps has the cutest stamp set called Mice Day to Celebrate. It has 6 different mice, some sentiments, and other cute birthday themed stamps – 24 stamps in all!

I used 3 of the mice and one of the sentiments to make the cards below.

I stamped the mice with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored them with Copic markers. I added a highlight to the balloons using a white gel pen.

I die cut around the mice using these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies, and these Scallops & Circles Nesting Dies. I layered them to red card stock die cut with the same sets. I stamped the sentiment with red ink on white card stock and die cut around it with these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies.

To make the cards, I embossed a piece of turquoise card stock with a circle embossing folder (similar to this), layered it to red card stock, and attached it to a white card. The mice images are attached to the card with the sentiment attached at an angle. (FYI, This is my favorite adhesive for card making and these are the refills.)

This color combo is one of my favorites – it just makes me happy! 🎈🩵

Anita

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Yummy Spring M&M Cookies

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Anita

Hi friends,

What’s better than eating M&Ms? Adding them to cookies! One of the things I love about M&Ms is that they come in seasonal colors so you can make your cookies more fun! Using the Easter M&Ms makes them perfect for a Spring treat. 🍪

This recipe from Cookies for Days is super easy and makes about 36 cookies. I actually made 48 cookies – I think my cookie scoop was a little smaller than the one used in the recipe. You probably have everything you need to make these in your kitchen – except maybe the M&Ms. 😉

I used a silicone mat on a rimmed baking sheet to bake my cookies. I used my cookie scoop to scoop out the dough. I did slightly flatten each cookie before putting them in the oven – I did that after I took this picture.

Just add a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee or tea and you have a super yummy afternoon treat! 😋

Anita

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Mother’s Day Crochet Gift Ideas

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Anita

Hi friends,

I’ve gathered together a few of my crochet patterns that I think would make great Mother’s Day gifts. 🌸 All of the patterns are free here on my blog. Just click the link above each picture to go to the post for each pattern. 😊

Crochet Cotton Flower Face Scrubbies – Tie these up with a pretty ribbon and add them to a cute basket along with her favorite face wash. You can make them in bright colors or colors to match her bathroom.

Crochet Towel Holder Ring – add a couple of dish towels to match her kitchen.

Crochet Suzette Stitch Spa Cloth – make these in neutral colors or colors that she loves. Add a bottle of her favorite body wash for a little pampering gift.

Crochet Thermal Stitch Coasters – These are great for the coffee or tea lover. Make them in colors to match her decor, add a nice mug, and her favorite coffee or tea for a fun gift.

Crochet Thermal Stitch Trivet/Hot Pad – make these to match the coasters above. They are perfect to protect her countertops and table.

Crochet Tote Gift Bag – already have a gift? Need a gift bag? This bag measures about 7 by 8 inches and works up quickly.

Crochet Sand and Sea Summer Tote Bag – This is a great tote to take to the beach, pool, or even the farmer’s market.

Crochet Ridged Zippered Pouch – This is a great little pouch for so many things from travel to holding crochet hooks and other supplies.

Want even more crochet ideas? Just type the word “crochet” in the search box above on the right and you can browse through lots of posts with crochet patterns by me – and posts with links to other designers patterns, too! 🧶

Anita

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An Easter Hello – Handmade Card

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Anita

Hi friends,

I have a quick and easy Easter card to share with you today. It’s a sweet way to send an Easter Hello to your friends. 🐰

This sweet bunny stamp is called Hunny Bunny from Unity Stamp Company and unfortunately is no longer available. You can use your favorite bunny stamp or this one in the Oh Hello Spring set would be so cute!

I stamped the bunny using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored him with Copic markers. Using this Deckle & Stitches Nesting Die Set, I die cut around the image.

I stamped my sentiment with orange ink on white card stock and punched around it with a 1.5 inch circle punch. I’ve had this stamp in my collection forever – I’m not even sure what company made it. 🤷‍♀️ You can easily use any of your sentiment stamps in your collection – Happy Easter, Hello Spring, Thinking of you, or even just a Hello stamp. I punched a 1.75 inch scalloped circle from green card stock and attached my sentiment to it.

To make the card, I embossed a piece of orange card stock with a swirl embossing folder and attached it to a white card. The bunny is attached to the card using foam tape and the sentiment is attached to the corner of the bunny piece.

This is really such a simple card – and sometimes that’s just what you need when you don’t have a lot of time, but want to create a little something!

I hope that my card creations inspire you to look at your own collection of stamps, pull out some of your older ones that you haven’t used in a while, and get creative! 😊

Anita

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No Bake Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Anita

Hi friends,

I first shared these No Bake Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies on my blog way back in 2017. 😳 It’s way past time to share them again!

The cookies remind me of little bird nests and since Easter is just around the corner, I think they would be so fun with chocolate eggs instead of kisses. Or maybe the mini Cadbury eggs. 😋 However you decide to make them they are sure to be a hit. 😊

You can find my original post below with a link to the recipe. Enjoy! 😋

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Do you like peanut butter and chocolate? Then these easy no bake treats are just for you!

You can find the recipe on here on the Six Sister’s Stuff blog. They are super easy to make and come together really quickly – just 15 minutes from start to finish!!

I’m thinking they would be great with Dove heart-shaped chocolates or Rolo chewy caramels. Maybe some pastel sprinkles for Spring and Easter or red, white, and blue for Summer. Or orange, yellow, and brown for Fall or red and green for Christmas. So fun to make them any time for a special treat!

But you might want to make a double batch – they’ll go quickly!! 🙂

Anita

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