Hmm. Not so sure about most of these ideas, but some of them do ring a bell for when I was pregnant. Would have been handy to have that stretch oil recipe earlier and the idea about freezing electrolytes … Read More...
A Huge List of the Many Uses for Dixie Cups
Did you know that Dixie Cups were originally invented to stop the spread of communicable diseases? While their original use was to be a single use disposable product, they have evolved into being a very convenient option to have in … Read More...
Upcoming Classes, Events, and Open Studios at Bullseye Glass
Bullseye Glass has their own resource centers around the country and they’ve got a great list of things going on in each of them. Cool classes, artist talks, and open studios. And they’re having a big sale too. Go Bullseye!! … Read More...
Do you know how to make Moss Graffiti?
I didn’t even know what Moss Graffiti was till I read about it recently. A growing phenomenon that uses moss as the medium for doing graffiti. It is also known as green or eco-graffiti.
Whatever the name, the effect is … Read More...
Refinished Card Catalogs
How many of you remember the card catalog? If you are lucky enough to come by one, you are definitely up on your luck! Though they may be hard to come by, they are a very beautiful piece of furniture … Read More...
[Updated] [2019] Free PDF Patterns for Star Wars Snowflakes
Update (2019): Snowflake pattern for 2019
Update (2018): Star wars snowflake pattern for 2018
Update (2016): Rogue One Star Wars Snowflake patterns
Update (2015): He has brought us new The Force Awakens patterns this year!
Original post below:
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Collaborate with Polyvore
My daughter pinned this fabric collage on her Wee Bairn board for me to see. As the main quilter in her life, I’ll be making her baby – due in December – a crib quilt. She has a particular look … Read More...
DIY Geometric Paper Masks For Halloween
Not only are these masks super inexpensive, they are highly functional, and are easy to make.
These paper masks are of an amazing quality. Look at the details!
Artist Steve Wintercroft provides the plans and the instructions enable you to … Read More...
Incredible Yarn Bombing Pictures
I wasn’t aware of the crochet artist London Kaye before today. And it’s a shame. Her crochet is great, but when she combines it with yarn bombing the work takes on another dimension.
Incredibly, London Kaye is also a classically … Read More...
Kiln Pointers from Paragon – Your Kiln is Slowing Down
It’s been a while since I’ve written about Kiln Pointers from Paragon Kilns. Sometimes it’s not the most exciting information but it is so very useful. Recently my crucible kiln for glass blowing couldn’t get up to temperature, so … Read More...
The Knitting Grandma You’ll Wish Was Your Grandma
This may be the best grandma knitting story ever.
Rosemary Capitolo is a 71-year-old grandma going through cancer treatment, a Giants fan and a volunteer for First Tee and LPGA’s Girls’ Golf.
She’s also a knitter, and when she came … Read More...
Free Lampwork Bead Making Tutorials at EskieBeads.com
I’ve been spending more time on the torch lately making beads and wanted to see if there were some tutorials that would inspire some fresh explorations. First I asked Mr. Google…I found EskieBeads.com and within that site a whole list … Read More...
7 Spooky DIY Halloween Decorations
Halloween is a time when you can let your imagination run wild and create a spooky ambiance in your home. It’s the perfect opportunity to show off your crafting skills and scare your friends and family. With just a few … Read More...
Making Halloween Luminaries From Recycled Items
Creating a set of luminaries to line your walk way on Halloween night can be just the extra little touch that you home needs to attract those adorable little trick or treaters. This list of 30 ideas will leave your … Read More...
More Reasons to Pick up Your Needles
We probably all know a lot of reasons why knitting is great for us. It’s good for our mental health, for sure. It can also be good for our physical health when we reach for the needles instead of the … Read More...
Patchwork balls for baby – Make and repeat
These patchwork play balls are sure to delight little hands. Abby of While She Naps created a nicely executed tutorial for making them. Yes, this has been out awhile, but it bears repeating for those who want to embrace handmade … Read More...
Creative Ways to Preserve Your Child’s Memory
Preserving your childrens’ memories can seem a little overwhelming, especially if you have multiple children. These 20 tips can be time saving and sanity saving in your task to try to keep all of those childhood memoirs put together for … Read More...
8 Mask Patterns For A Last Minute Costume
A felt mask can be one of the easiest ways to make a costume. With just a few sheets of felt, and a little imagination you can take any of these 8 patterns and make a great costume in no … Read More...
A house made with only Pallets. And the plans for it cost $75
Amazing, but true. And you can actually order one now!
This fantastic pallet home, built by i-beam designs, and it’s plans costs only $75. But what is even better is the rationale for creating these houses. This house, and design … Read More...
20 No-Sew Fabric Craft Ideas
Here is a great roundup post from littleredwindow’s Cassie.
She had tons of fabric left over and wasn’t allowed to buy more till she got rid of what she already had. Talk about a predicament!
So, she got creating, and … Read More...