Before we get over-whelmed with Christmas the silly season let’s take a quick step in to the dark side for Halloween. Are you hosting a Halloween party this year? Every year we go trick or treating with friends with my … Read More...
How To Prevent Mold In Your DIY Beauty Recipes
Nothing makes you more crazy than taking the time to DIY a beauty product or bath lotion to find it’s gone moldy. Check out these simple tips for making sure it doesn’t happen to you. Preventing Mold In DIY Beauty … Read More...
Summer Matching Printable
This is a fun Kids Craft activity that the kids can cut out and then play. I love matching games for quiet times as it takes focus and concentration. Getting the kids to cut it out will also teach some … Read More...
Free Pattern – Baby Keepsake Box Plastic Canvas
We have had a few babies arrive this year so when I cam across this pattern I knew I had to save it. The pattern for the box is available free but you can upgrade for the lettering for $1.49.… Read More...
What Does Color Waves Yarn Look Like?
Have you been dying (pun intended) to try the new Color wave wool by Lion Brand?
Well, we have too and when we came across this free pattern we just had to share the color combinations with you. I … Read More...
How To Make Candle Pie Tarts
If you’re a candle enthusiast looking for a fun and creative project, candle pie tarts may be just the thing for you. This candle-making tutorial will take you through the process of making candle pie tarts from scratch, including the … Read More...
Gift Guide – Fun Crayon Rocks
Its time to step up drawing time and throw away those straight laced traditional crayons and pop some Crayon rocks in your child’s hands. Why? Because crayon rocks are perfect for little fingers to grip and they are just adorable … Read More...
Soothing Milk And Honey Bath Melts
I will forgive you for thinking these are edible but you could actually eat these if you so desired. They contain all natural ingredients to help soothe and nourish your skin. Pop them in to your bath for a relaxing … Read More...
Cinco De Mayo Party Ideas
The colors in this Cinco De Mayo party are amazing
Tatted Collar Tutorial
Erin Holloway noticed this antique collar on auction at EBAY. It was tatted or belonged to Aline Hixon Cuthbert (no other info known.) Erin recreated this collar using #12 pearl cotton. It took about a month to tat working in … Read More...
Machine Embroidery A Plain Winter Coat
This blog doesn’t share a tutorial but I still wanted to show you these styled jacket so you could get some inspiration. This is a store bought jacket that has been upcycled with bold and gold machine embroidery. I love … Read More...
DIY Embellished Straw Hat
When you’re a Kid trends come and go. This tutorial is for adding badge Embellishments to a straw hat. These can be easily removed for when the next “Cool” thing is in. I love these badges, especially the Pineapple one. … Read More...
Algerian Eye Stitch Tutorial
Here is a great step by step tutorial on how to do the Algerian Eye Stitch.
This is a stitch often found on canvas needlework, pulled work embroidery and forms of counted thread work.Worked on even weave embroidery fabric, it … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Crop Top
Looking for a quick summer project? This crop top will make up really fast and is perfect for summer evenings and romantic strolls on the beach. Ha ha who am I kidding who has time for long romantic strolls on … Read More...
DIY Circus Party
My daughter first birthday was a Circus themed party so this is really close to my heart. Our was not pastels and gold though, more like crazy clowns and popcorn. This Circus theme has been stepped up so that it … Read More...
DIY Gem Stone Bird Bath
This tutorial is for making a Bird bath using gem stones and designs. You could actually use this same tutorial to create outdoor dining trays or even stepping stones (Use a removable mold). DIY Bird bath Tutorial. This is … Read More...
Home Made Rose Water
Have you ever wondered how to make your own Rose Water? This tutorial by Onregoodthing shows you how to make your own DIY version. It is suitable for so many different bath and body recipes and you can even use … Read More...
Pasily Wing Angel – Free Pattern
I really like this angel design as it has a more modern style to it. Maybe its the clean lines or the Paisley which is very popular right now. You an grab the free pattern here. Paisley Angel Tatting Pattern.
Crochet Can Cozy
This Crochet can cozy is great for little hands and big softies. This cozy will fit soft drinks/ pop drinks and beer cans. I am not sure of too many men who would use this at the annual BBQ though.… Read More...
How to Fold Origami Triangular Bowls
Origami is one of those classic schoolyard fads that seems to cycle back into popularity every couple of years—and this term, it’s made a full-blown comeback in our house! My daughter and her classmates are completely hooked, and every spare … Read More...