This crochet tutorial shows you how to crochet a butterfly with flat wings and the puff stitch body. This kind of crochet butterfly you can use on many different items and also you can crochet a cord made of this … Read More...
DIY Personal Lubricant – Yep there is a recipe for that too
Okay, before the eye-rolls and cheeky comments start flying, let’s take a deep breath and remember—not everything is about kinky sex! Sure, that’s one reason someone might reach for a little extra glide, but for many of us, lubrication … Read More...
Kutch Embroidery – Mirror Work
This tutorial shows you how to add in Mirror work to your Embroidery stitches. This style of stitches is very popular right now due to the Bohemian fashion style and Gypsy inspired designs.
DIY Kids Yard Art – Fourth Of July
This Fourth of July lawn art sign is really easy for the kids to make. It uses Adhesive felt and a Art Canvas. You can grab the full tutorial here.
DIY Graduation Party Servers
Nothing says Graduation better than candy and glitter! Oh and the word GRAD literally spelt out on the table for everyone to see. You can grab the tutorial on how to make the Cardboard letter trays by visiting this link. … Read More...
DIY Elf Hat – Do You Speak Elfin?
How to crochet a big, billowy hood like the one elf character Tauriel wears in the Hobbit movies. With a slight different shade of green this could be Merida’s Hood from Brave! Hoods are a great accessory especially when you … Read More...
DIY Cardboard Box City
Before you throw away your cardboard boxes let the kids create a play scene. This shallow box contains a farm and trains. You could build a car track, city or even an aiport. Cardboard Box World.
Style Me Quick – Tiered Tassels Fashion Hack
Tassels are all the fashion right now. I must admit by adding a tassel or two you can really uplift a boring fashion piece. Buying fashion pieces with tassels also seems to uplift the price. Here is a great tutorial … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Yoga Socks
My 8 Year old daughter is a barefoot hippy and she would love these. She would wear them everywhere including the shops if I would let her. But I do have a strict “we need to wear shoes” in public … Read More...
Graduation Party Ideas
I love this Graduation party theming because it uses something a die-hard party planner already has. The glass Jars!
Using black ribbon these simple glass jars can be altered from theme to theme. I love the Graduation Hat that sit’s … Read More...
Patriotic July Angel Plastic Canvas Pattern
This Patriotic Angel is just in time for the Fourth of July celebrations. This free pattern is for Plastic Canvas.
This would make a lovely piece of wall art.
You can grab the pattern here.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas … Read More...
Are You Ready For Cupcakes in July?
Obviously it’s not quite July. Okay just 30 more days to go but you will need to get started in this very sweet delight. This July chart is perfect for 4th of July Greeting cards and invitations. July Cross Stitch … Read More...
Just Like Lush – DIY Melting Massage Balls
1/2 cup of shea butter
Essential oils of choice (optional)
Ice cube tray or suitable mold
Instructions
Start by melting down your Shea Butter. I used the microwave at 30 second intervals for my butter. Next stir in 10-15 drops … Read More...
Book Review – Make More Money At Craft Fairs
When we were invited by Madeurban.com to review their Craft fair E-book we were very excited. Even after years of running craft booths and craft stalls, I just love that we can still learn new things.
I love how Madeurban.com … Read More...
Etsy Product Feature – Bird On a Branch
‘Yellow Bird’ Embroidery design can be appliqued to a pillow cover or a bag. It can also make an excellent wall decoration, framed in a hoop or any other frame of your choice.
Perfect as a gift or a lovely … Read More...
DIY Rainbow Fan
This is a fun little project for the older kids. They not only get to paint it but can add it to their room. The same thing can be done to a ceiling fan just watch the paint drip mess … Read More...
Free Pattern – Little Girls Cloche Hat
The colors in this photo are amazing. This little summer hat is totally adorable. I love the spiral swirl that flows around the hat. You can grab the free pattern over here at Redhairedamazona.
DIY Monogramed Chair Back
This is an adorable glitsy idea for a Nautical themed chair back. I love how they have paired nautical and gold accents. It’s not usually a combination that you see. With just a few simple supplies and a few minutes … Read More...
Free Chart – Butterfly
I really love this chart because of the amazing colors in the background. It is abstract whilst still maintaining a main focal point. The butterfly is beautiful as it flies across the piece.
Free Butterfly Cross Stitch Chart.
Looking for … Read More...
How To Crochet – Diamond Checkers Stitch
This is a nice lightweight stitch perfect for Summer shawls and Baby Blankets.
Looking for more Patterns for blankets? Check these Crochet Blanket Patterns out on Etsy.