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 … 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...
Floral Cross Stich Chart
This free chart is provided by DMC Creative and is perfect timing for Mother’s Day. Floral Basket Free Chart.
7 Ways To Get Rid Of Dark Eye Circles
Dark circles are one of those beauty things that keeps coming up again and again. There is so many different ideas on how to get rid of them and even how they got there in the first place. This article … Read More...
Wellbeing – 8 Steps To Being Confident
As Women and Mothers we tend to lose our way sometimes. Our bodies change with age and with kids. It’s hard to feel confident in everyday life.
Confidence is like water, you really can’t go too long without it. Without … Read More...
Free E-book – Whimsical Pillow Patterns
You’re not going to want to miss out on this amazing freebie. All 8 whimsical pillow designs are available in one fantastic e-book. Visit Redheart for the free download. I have to say whilst they are all adorable the Little … Read More...
DIY Coffee and Coconut Soap Sticks
I love this tutorial by Fall for DIY. The contrasting colors are amazing and I can almost smell the hint of coffee coming through my screen. I like the idea of soap sticks. Sometimes the thought of “sharing” soaps kind … Read More...
Leather Rocks! No, I mean Literally
I love leather and you can show off your leather love with these leather wrapped rocks. Leather Rocks! This necklace creates a statement piece and also provides an alternative to wire wrapping your rocks, stones or gems. Here is the … Read More...
Crochet Along – Mystery Scarf
There’s still time to join in the Mystery Scarf Blog Hop Crochet-a-Long as part of the Design Improv Workshop 2! Pia Thadani from Stitches’N’Scraps has organized this blog hop of 10 crochet designers. This fun and free mystery CAL started … Read More...
DIY Kylie Jenner Lips (Naturally)
You may have seen the Kylie Jenner Lip plumping mishaps circulating around the internet or in the news. It’s a shame to see so many young girls trying to achieve a look like Kylie’s which was made with injections … Read More...
Free Pattern – Elephant Bookends
For those of you who have been following my crafty trends over the years, you will appreciate my excitement of finding an Elephant pattern. What I like best about this traditional iconic animal pattern is the way in which it … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Faux Crystal Quartz
In this Jewelry Making tutorial Mark Montano shows you how to create faux crystal jewelry. In this tutorial you learn to create a mold and then use it for mass production. Faux Crystal Jewelry Video.
Are you using … Read More...