I am always looking for a great way to get my children to do their chores without me having to ‘communicate’ every step to them the entire time they are doing it. This chore chart/board looks like the perfect way … Read More...
Homemade Sidewalk Paint
This fun craft looks like it creates hours of fun. I can’t wait to find a shady spot outside and try this with my girls. I love the idea of spraying the paint with a vinegar filled spray bottle after … Read More...
Lace Lampshade
This pretty lampshade is a great way to dress up an otherwise plain lamp. Get the tutorial from Inkodye – Lace Lampshade.
Wooden Spoon Puppets (Family Theme)
This Wooden Spoon Puppet project is a great tool to teach your children about family. The Nature of Grace includes many different ideas and activities to go along with a ‘family’ themed lesson plan.
Make Your Own Pop-Up Play Scenes
This idea is the perfect boredom buster that takes your typical coloring and sticker project to the next level! Head on over to Inspiration Surrounds…Creativity Abounds to see how they made a farm scene and a fairy scene.
Printable Bookmarks
My girls love for me to read chapter books to them just so we can use bookmarks…or fold down the top corner. Personally, I prefer the bookmarks. You can get these adorable printable bookmarks, one for you and one for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: The Parlor Skirt for little girls
Natalie from Clark & Lily shows how to make her Parlor Skirt for little girls. It’s accented with a large bow at the waist and a couple of gathered pickups on the skirt. It’s sooo girly and sooo fabulous! Get … Read More...
Poke-Me Pincushion with wristband free tutorial
Queen Mum of Canada posted her sweetheart of a “Poke-Me Pincushion with wristband free tutorial” on “Instructables” for us to use. I find the design totally delightful and can think of a few other projects this design would be … Read More...
Free Pattern – Really Cute Baby Afghan!
You know what? This is totally cool. You could make this way bigger and use if for a couch throw. Or completely giganticize it and use it as an afghan for a grown up! You’ll love this Modern Lovey Baby … Read More...
Weekly giveaway winners!
In case you can’t easily see the details in the image above, this week’s giveaway winners are
- Butterfly ornament kit, #30 of 53 comments, monica wood
- Princess Liza doll kit, #6 of 81 comments, Michelle
- Love Stitching (2), #29 of
Free needlepoint charts
Recent tatting tutes
Tutorial: Vintage fabric coasters with ric rac trim
Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these super cute vintage fabric coasters with ric rac trim peeking out from the edges. Each coaster uses just 2 5″ squares, which makes this a … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear vinyl zippered pouches
Ashley from Make It And Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew up these cute little zippered pouches from clear vinyl. Because they’re clear, you can easily see what’s inside. Vinyl can be tricky to … Read More...
Free charts: Bookmarks
Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes with Hedgehog and Mushroom Toppers
And speaking of Sweetopia and royal icing cupcake toppers and cupcakes… Learn to make chocolate hazelnut cupcakes and hedgehog and mushroom cupcake toppers HERE at Sweetopia.
Tutorial: Chalkboard lunch sack
Instructables member Facci Designs shows how to make a chalkboard lunch sack. It’s made from chalkboard cloth, so you can write fun messages all over the outside of this resuable lunch bag. How cute is that! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Turtle Cupcakes and Turtle Toppers
Turtle cupcakes with a surprise inside and royal icing turtle toppers. Cute cute. Find them HERE at Megan’s Cookin’, inspired by Sweetopia’s turtle cupcakes, which I posted about HERE. Love how it’s all connected out there on … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy floor cushion with handles
Ashley from Cherished Bliss shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boxy floor cushion. The edges of the boxy cushion are accented with contrast piping, and a pair of handles on the side make it easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered bodice summer dress
Jill from Made It On Monday tells how she made this lovely summer dress with a gathered bodice and waistband. The sleeveless dress is perfect for summer weather, but can be worn with a cardigan when the weather starts to … Read More...