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DIY Jeans Hand Embroidering

Jun 12, 2024 | l8r.it | Danica Leigh

This summer, show off your horsey style by hand embroidering your own jeans with this DIY design! It’s easier than it looks and is a great way to pass the time on those long summer days. This DIY is sure to impress your barn buddies and brighten up any June gloom that comes your way. ◆ Needle◆ Scissors◆ Embroidery hoop◆ DMC Magic Paper◆ Embroidery thread (various colors)◆ Jeans (or anything you want to embroider!)Step 1: Create your design and put it on your Magic Paper.
DIY Horse Cupcakes - Young Rider Magazine

Feb 28, 2024 | youngrider.com | Danica Leigh |Samantha Johnson |Kristina Lotz

Who’s ready to bake? We are! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a Friday, or just excited because it’s riding lesson day, these DIY horse-themed cupcakes are a fun twist on a classic treat. ◆ Boxed cake/cupcake mix◆ Frosting◆ Horse mold◆ Melting wafers◆ Parchment paper◆ Angled icing spatula◆ Plastic bag (optional)Step 1: Bake cupcakes (see Tip below) and let cool. Tip: Bake your cupcakes at a lower temperature for a longer amount of time to create a flat top cupcake.
DIY Hand Warmers

Feb 7, 2024 | l8r.it | Danica Leigh |Elizabeth Moyer |Megan Arszman

As winter drags on, heat up with these DIY hand warmers to keep you nice and toasty at the barn. Make at least two—one for each pocket!—and don’t forget to make up extra for your barn buddies for Valentine’s Day. These cute hand warmers make perfect gifts for your friends, trainer, and those ever-patient barn parents. They’re the perfect way to warm everyone’s hearts this winter.
DIY Dala Horse Cookies

Dec 20, 2023 | l8r.it | Danica Leigh |Samantha Johnson |Audrey Pavia

Originally a popular wooden children’s toy, the Dala horse has become a symbol of Sweden as well as Christmas.
Make a DIY Horsey Blanket

Sep 19, 2023 | l8r.it | Danica Leigh |Samantha Johnson

Fall means there will soon be a chill in the air, making it the perfect time to curl up with some hot apple cider and your very own DIY horsey blanket after you get home from the barn. You can even make a matching one for your Breyer horse! This simple project puts a fun spin on a no-sew classic.