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If you love the look of having a water feature in your yard, but just don’t have the space for one in your flower beds, or just don’t want to give up your open space you do have, this is the project for you.  This great tutorial from Lowes.com has great photos and detailed instructions that you will be surprised …

I love a good knitalong (though I’m notoriously bad at finishing things for knitalongs), and Very Shannon’s Summer Sweater Knitalong is a good one. It encourages people who’ve never knit garments before to give it a try, and for everyone else it’s a reminder that fall isn’t that far off after all.

This year’s knitalong will run from July 30 …

The idea is for an easy way for little kids to eat watermelon, but I like it as an adult too. I usually cute the slice in half, but from now on, it will be this way.

Sarah at A Thrifty Mom shows us how to cut a watermelon into sticks. Perfect for the small watermelons. Just cut in half …

Simplelifemom.com is giving you the chance to win some of Grandma’s soap. Read her product review over on her blog and then enter for your chance to win some of your very own soap.…

This craft project would have caught my eye simply because it is made by recycling several different household trash items (and I love recycling crafts), but the fact that it can be used to help a child’s self-esteem really made me excited to share it.

Look closely at this adorable alligator and you can see it was made by recycling …

Caitlin from Merrythought shows how you can make these leather sandals.  They look so modern and sophisticated, it’s hard to believe that they’re made with inexpensive flip flops.  You don’t see much of the flip flop because the plastic thong is removed, and the sole is covered with leather. Go to Merrythought for the tutorial.

[photo from The Merrythought]…

Doesn’t this lovely hoop look like quilted fabric? Well, it’s actually made of paper! Popper and Mini will show you how to stitch pattern paper together and add some die cut images for a yummy home décor wall hanging. -Heather…

 

 

The crochet news is that crochet is rocking the fashion world – all over the world.  This article is from India where the picture here originates.  So, it isn’t just afghans and baby things – as all of us crocheters already knew.  Now, crochet is front page news in the world of fashion.

In India, the traditional garb …

Rose canes are one of those canes I make absolute scads of. I usually use a slight variation on the tru-leigh rose and it works well for me. This one is a more tightly wound rose that would look lovely with or without the leaves in it. I make my canes separately – the leaves and the rose – because …

Free pattern: Simple baby bib

Barbara from Zakrpica made all of these bibs for her baby daughter, and she shares the pattern and tutorial on her blog.  They’re simple baby bibs, but bigger and wider on the shoulder to give good coverage against drools and dribbles.  An extra layer of fabric in the middle makes them absorbent.  They’re quick to …

Blueberries are in season here in New England! I was fortunate to get out picking yesterday before the rainstorms came in. Lots of highbush blueberries for this cute recipe, if my family doesn’t eat them all first.

Gina at She Knows has created these individual pies using the lid of the mason jar. She also uses already made pie crust …

Tutorial: Make a new bag for a folding camp chair

The bags that hold folding camp chairs get a lot of wear.  If you use your chair very  much at all, it won’t be long before the bag has rips and tears at the major stress points.  Jane from Maiden Jane shows how you can sew a new bag for …

Andrea from the Snapping Monsters blog is a girl after my own heart. I love incorporating literary quotes and images in my art work, she stamped out quotes from Shakespeare onto inked, stencils and embellished die cut pennant shapes for a wonderful banner. See more photos over on her blog.

-Heather…

Isabel is sharing a fused bead pattern tutorial on her blog, Craftosaurus (I love that blog name!). I think it is a fun project that lets anyone be creative and make something really cool, no matter what their craft skill level.

Not only are fused beads fun for kids, they are still fun for adults. They are great for a …

Alice is the creative mind behind “Whisketeers” and blogs out of Ljubljana, Slovenia.  Follow her directions on creating this hold it all “Felt iPad / tablet case”. Alice has a very excellent tutorial and I thank her for sharing.…

One thing I don’t like about elastic casing waistbands is the tendency for the elastic to twist.  Grrr…. Preethi from WIDI shares a fix for the ever annoying twisted elastic.  First she tells how to get it untwisted, and then what to do to keep it from ever getting twisted up again.  Go to WIDI to see what she does.…

Tutorial: Hanging hand towel

Fat Quarter Shop shares a tutorial on their blog, The Jolly Jabber, showing how you can make this hanging hand towel for your kitchen.  The towel has a topper that can be buttoned around a stove handle or other horizontal bar.  There’s also a bonus tutorial at the end of the post showing how to make …

Melanie of “Artzy Creations” is sharing her “Ice Cream and Popsicle Necklaces” tutorial with us.  She made them for kids, but I’ll bet that older teens would like them.  Melanie is a Seattle wife and mom who loves crafting and sharing her projects.  She has an excellent tutorial with a pattern template for us to download.  These are so cute …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I absolutely love Hummingbirds. We have several types that visit our house.  Some even stick around throughout the entire year. They are amazing beautiful little birds that dash in and out for a little bit of nectar. It is such a funny experience to have one buzz around your head. Grilles-point-de-croix created this …

 

I can’t help but to giggle every time I answer my friends with the expression, “totes.” I am instantly turned into a teenage girl and want to start talking about nail polish and boys.  Chris Carey along with the gang over at Tutsplus.com created this fab pattern and tutorial for you to make your own Totes Awesome Totebag. I …

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