Checkmate

Watch out for those chickens, they aren't nice.

Who would think a simple wooden block could hold so much potential?  We have posted articles sharing with you the projects we have done … [Read more...]

Primarily Blocks

Primarily blocks

Language is a powerful tool.  A tool that, when shared, can be a building block for new possibilities.  Wanting to open new possibilities … [Read more...]

Dish Towel Apron

Towel apron, close-up

We didn't live near my aunts and uncles while I was growing up, so memories of my extended family are pretty sparse.  That is perhaps why I … [Read more...]

Bunny Washcloth

Washcloth Bunny

While candy is always popular to get at Easter time, it's nice to be able to give a non-food gift.  If you have seen our reindeer washcloth … [Read more...]

Felt Nesting Dolls

Felt Nesting Dolls

This project is actually one of our first ThriftyPants projects, and it took form well before the website was in our vision. Our children … [Read more...]

The Building Blocks

Building on love

In this post, we are going to give you instructions for making very simple, easy to make blocks.  These blocks would make great great toys … [Read more...]

Reindeer Washcloth

Washcloth reindeer, close-up

One of my treasured childhood Christmas decoration was a washcloth reindeer that smelled of cinnamon.  The reindeer was created from a … [Read more...]

Nesting Dolls

The finished dolls

One holiday the theme for our gifts was Matryoshka, or better known as nesting dolls.  There is such a craft and a skill that accompanies … [Read more...]