Sometimes the obvious thing is right under your nose. Here is yet another great idea for a mason jar or upcycled jar. Save yourself a whole heap of money by making your own yarntainers. Tutorial here.
Reclaimed Wooden Tea-light Holders
Check out these reclaimed timber Tealight holders, aren’t they beautiful?
Reclaim Design came about during a trip to India and a session of brainstorming in a coffee shop in Mumbai. Nix and Michael wanted to do something that reflected and… Read More...Free Pattern – Layered Crochet Skirt
Crochet is making a comeback in to fashion. This crochet skirt is very popular right now which means even your teenage kids will wear it. However I do think it needs to be a bit longer but that could just … Read More...
Crochet Spa Day Basket
Love the practicality of these free patterns. Combine the Crochet mitts and scrubbies with DIY bath and body recipes to create a luxurious home made gift basket. Free Spa Day Crochet Patterns.
Looking for more Crochet organizational baskets to make? … Read More...
4 Reasons You Should Make Your Own Candles
Candles are a wonderful addition to any home, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere with their soft glow and gentle fragrance. But have you ever thought about what ingredients are in the candles you buy at the store? Many commercial … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Stool Cover
If you can crochet strips then you can make this amazing stool cover. The crochet strips and weaved in and out to create a cane finish to your cover. The Full tutorial can be found here.
Crochet Patterns- Afghans For Your Man
I thought we would finish off the Afghan and Blanket week with a little bit of Sunday comfort. (Otherwise known as sexiest eye candy).
Firstly let’s put some things in perspective and ask a few REAL questions, shall we?
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5 Tips On Organizing Your Bathroom
Keeping your bathroom clean and organized can be tough. Between all of the hair products, toiletries, and first aid supplies, drawers can often get cluttered and sink tops can start to collect unwanted dust and grime. Before you give up … Read More...
Free pattern – Bright Eyes Baby Blanket
This baby blanket is a small step away from the traditional style baby blankie with it’s bright colors and textured squares.
It’s like an illusion mosaic for the eyes.
The free pattern can be found here: Bright Eyes Baby Blanket.… Read More...
DIY CHEAP Vapour Rub Or Vicks
There are lot’s of different salves on the market for winter. In fact there are so many it becomes confusing knowing which product to buy. They all seem to be a little different with a little of this and a … Read More...
Use Up Your Scraps With ScrapGhans
So it’s a made up word, but it means a great deal. ScrapGhans are Afghans or blankets made from scraps of yarn.
Let’s face it: we all have the odd ball (or 10) hanging around, right? These patterns allow you … Read More...
The Right Way To Hang Your Sweaters
You probably haven’t thought too much about the way you hang your sweaters, that is until you go to wear them. You slide yourself in to find they now have shoulder bumps or are they perky 80’s shoulder pads? Umm … Read More...
Barcode Bracelets – Secret Messages Of Love
I think this is a great project for tweens or teens. This bracelet is made from leather scraps but what makes it unique is the use of the barcode to create a secret message.
Obviously you will need to keep … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – You Can Do It Afghan
“You Can Do It” was originally a war time propaganda slogan from 1943 but it’s a slogan that has stood the test of time. It portrays women as strong and capable, an image young women today still need to be … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Barefoot Sandals
These elegant barefoot sandals are sure to make you stand out at the beach. Perfect for holidays and beach themed events. They are very easy to make and a little more elegant than the Boho style we see around the … Read More...
Inspiration – Ribbon Embroidery Robin
This inspirational piece of Ribbon Embroidery comes from Facilececile.com . This bird is amazing. Do you know an inspirational piece that needs to be shared? Email at [email protected]
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding … Read More...
36 Crochet Afghans For Beginners
If you are new to crochet and want to start with something easy and fun, our Crochet Afghan roundup for the week is perfect for you. We know how important it is to get started with the right pattern and … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Faux Turquoise Stone
I know everyone enjoyed Mark’s video we featured last week, so I thought I would share another. This time it is for making Turquoise stone using paper and paints. I think smaller versions of these jewelry pieces would look more … Read More...
Free Pattern – Lions, Tigers and Bears! Me Oh My
My daughter is reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe right now and even though she is 7 I think she would love this Lion blanket.
Actually who am I kidding, I could snuggle up with this it’s so … Read More...
The Best Beauty Products – How Many Do You Use?
The annual beautyheaven Glosscars Winners for 2015 have been announced by leading Australian
beauty website beautyheaven.com.au. Carli Alman, Editor at beautyheaven.com.au, says: “The Glosscars are about establishing and rewarding new products to market”.
How many of these beauty products do … Read More...