Love this felted (yes it is felted) Sock monkey bag from our sister site Craftbits.com.
The pattern is rather easy to follow and very very cute.
For the full sock monkey pattern and tutorial, see it here: Sock Monkey Crochet … Read More...
How to make Pom Poms with a Fork (and yarn)
This easy video tutorial shows you how to make pom poms with a fork! You can then attach them to anything that you desire – hats, clothes, shoes! Or you can make your own crafty creations.
If I had known … Read More...
5 Crochet Stool Covers
As we spend more time at home, it’s important to create a comfortable and inviting space that reflects our personal style. One simple and easy way to do this is by adding a touch of warmth and texture to our … Read More...
DIY Faux Stone Soaps
Oh my goodness these look amazing! These Faux gem stone soaps are perfect for gift giving or putting in the “visitors” toilet for guests to admire and maybe use. To create them you will need to view this tutorial and … Read More...
Free Pattern – Gizmo From Gremlins
This free crochet pattern is via Ravelry and it’s rather adorable.
For anyone who remembers Gizmo from the movie Gremlins
, you are sure to think this little fellow is well worth the effort. I keep wondering what age would … Read More...
DIY Boho Gypsy Leather Feather Earrings
I am still in a Gypsy/Bohemian trend, which I believe is going to see us through to the end of the year. These leather feather earrings, (try saying that fast) are simple to make but will make any outfit POP. … Read More...
Dashing Dashshund Pattern
This dashing young fellow is totally free and totally cute but it is a KNITTING pattern. So why is he on the crochet blog? Well he was just too cute that’s why. You can check out our dedicated Knitting blog … Read More...
8 Alternatives to Botox
So many people are looking for natural alternatives to getting botox.
First we have the people who can not afford it.
Then we have the people who have read all the horror stories and are too afraid to try it … Read More...
Recycled Sushi Tray Earrings
If you are like me you see lot’s of beauty in trash. I find it very hard to throw out food containers and take away boxes. The potential to use these items in creative ways is endless. I love the … Read More...
Faux Crochet Nails – How Crazy Are You?
So your admiration for crochet has gone to a whole new level. Level of Craziness, that is! I bet you are even thinking it’s an April Fools’ joke, right? No! These are totally serious!
I am not sure what little … Read More...
Last Minute Easter Decorations
We hold an annual Easter picnic in a local park for all our friends and family. We play lot’s of games and have an Easter egg hunt. Because we have been doing this for around 4-5 years … Read More...
Free Pattern – BubbleGum Amigurumi Polar Bear
With a name like that this little fellow was destined to be cute. I mean bubblegum polar bear, awww just saying it makes me heart go all squishy and squashy.
Love a little winter cuddly and this one is spot … Read More...
A Complete Guide To Natural Mascara
We have written various posts on alternative ways to make and wear mascara.
This showdown by Empoweredsustenance.com shows you what works and what doesn’t work in natural mascara products that have been purchased.
Check out the reviews before you go … Read More...
Easter Wreath – The Modern Version
So you might recall that last week we featured this pastel wreath.
Whilst the wreath pattern was warmly welcomed, my reference to it be a “Granny” style was not. For those of you who actually agreed that the pastels … Read More...
Sick Bucket – Prep for Gastro, Flu and Viruses with this ready to grab Sick Bucket.
What’s inside your kids sick bucket (before the vomit)?
Do you have one? Are you prepared or are you more of an in-the-middle-of-the-night-scrambler type of parent?
As soon as I think my kids are getting sick, I go around my … Read More...
DIY Paskris Easter Tree
This DIY Paskris Easter Tree is stunningly beautiful and amazingly colourful. Those two reasons alone are enough reason to make this decoration for Easter but would you like to know a little more about this Swedish tradition? Here is a … Read More...
How To Pom Pom Stitch
Pom pom edging is trend right now and you don’t need to feel left out.
This tutorial by Once Upon a Pink Moon is perfect for adding a little “modern” twist to your blankets and Afghans.
DIY Charm Lockets
I am sure you have seen the commercial version of these in the stores and whilst they are mass produced, I do like the concept of placing your own unique trinkets inside.
This tutorial by Happy Hour Projects shows you … Read More...
How To Dye Ugly Yarn
This tutorial shows you how to take a batch of ugly yarn you can’t find a suitable use for and turn it into something magical.
Okay not magical, but new and unique and different and colorful.
The full tutorial can … Read More...
What To Do With Left Over Orange Peel
If you are a fruit eater or a juice loving frugal person then you are going to love this roundup. It shows you 13 alternative ways to use up the leftover orange peels.
It has occurred to me that the … Read More...