Laundry is a never ending task around most everyone’s home and to be honest, it’s not exactly a cheap endeavor. When you think about how much laundry soap you go through in one year alone, it can be a little … Read More...
Felt Halloween decorations DIY
Sarah of “paper-and-string” blogs out of Bridport, Dorset, United Kingdom and has darling little felt Halloween decorations for us to make. She also made a free pattern so everyone can make them! There is a pattern for the ghost, happy … Read More...
DIY $3 Nail Polish Holder
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple shared this tutorial for making your own nail polish holder that would only cost you about $3 to make.
Here’s what she had to say about her project-
“Both of the nail polish racks together, … Read More...
Don’t throw it out! 13 craft ideas for junk
Brought to you as a sponsored post (also known as Native Advertising) is this post on BuzzFeed by Cheerios that is actually quite useful.
Be warned (if BuzzFeed and Sponsored aren’t enough) that this is another one of those roundup … Read More...
25 DIY Ideas For Bloggers
This post is for those of us who blog, or are considering starting a blog.
Katie from Running with a Glue Gun is sharing a post with 25 DIY ideas for bloggers. Katie says:
“No matter what type of blogger … Read More...
Felt Christmas Tree Ornament Tutorial
Amy Christie of “This Heart of Mine” has a stunning felt project for us to try. I love when someone takes something as simplistic as some small squares of Felt and turns them into stunning Christmas trees. These are creative … Read More...
DIY Halloween Hostess Gift (Made In 10 Minutes Or Less!)
This “Halloween Hostess Gift” project is by Brit Morin of “Brit + Co”! It’s is hard to believe that Halloween is the end of next month. That means many costume parties for adults; and what better gift to take a … Read More...
How To Make A Colorful Bottle Fence
I am swooning over this fun and colorful fence idea. This would be a great piece of art to have in your yard, while adding a touch of privacy as well. It may take you a little time to find … Read More...
Halloween Skeleton Banner tutorial
Shellie Wilson of our sister blog “craft bits” has this cute “Halloween Skeleton Banner tutorial” for us to make, it is never too early to think Halloween! The retail stores have had their Halloween decorations out for a month. Shellie … Read More...
Organizing Your Car For Back To School
The kids will soon be back in school, and with that comes car pools and all of those extracurricular activities. As parents, we are constantly running from one place to the next. As much as we like to have … Read More...
Halloween Felt Coasters Free Pattern
Stephanie of “two more minutes” is a wife, mother to two beautiful little girls, and a website designer and is sharing her darling Halloween felt coasters. Stephanie has an awesome downloadable pattern for you to print out for all … Read More...
Elsa’s Snowflake Hair Barrettes Tutorial & Pattern
What little girl would not love these Elsa’s snowflake hair barrettes to place amongst their braids to make a beautiful statement? This adorable tutorial with a downloadable pattern comes from Disney family and I’m sure it would be something that … Read More...
DIY Felt Coasters
The holidays are closer than we think and here is a gift idea for you crafters. Think of these “DIY Felt Coasters” as a gift package to make and add a cute mug and you will have a fun gift … Read More...
All the Free Tutorials to Accompany Super-Cute Felt Animals
Laura “Lupin” Howard has a new book out and these this series of “extra” tutorials designed to co-ordinate with the designs in her new book, Super-Cute Felt Animals; available on Amazon! One of my favorite books that she wrote … Read More...
Free pencil case and glass case pattern!
Is everybody getting their kids ready to go back to school? Here are two adorable patterns you can make geared towards a boy or girl. Gingermelon has a complete tutorial for these adorable cases and a downloadable pattern for us … Read More...
It’s a Poodle Party
Ain’t no party like a poodle party! Hey! Lisa from Lisa’s Tea Time created this adorable Poodle Party Hoopla using French knots, Turkey stitch, and felting. I don’t know which has me more blown away, the French knots or the … Read More...
Your Mental Health and Cross Stitch
I recently had a chance to write an article for About.com on how cross stitch is beneficial to mental health. I asked several cross stitch friends and members in a few groups I am in to explain to me why … Read More...
Crochet Myths and Misconceptions
About.com posted three common crochet myths:
* crochet and knitting are the same thing,
* you must be expecting a baby and
* crochet is for old ladies.
While those three myths might be old news to crocheters, the … Read More...
How to preserve food
Canning, freezing, dehydration are the most common ways of preserving food that you have plenty of and don’t know what to do with. Maybe you were given way too much of something, or maybe you just can’t be bothered to … Read More...
10 Fresh Wedding Dessert Table Inspirations
I love the whimsical charm of this dessert table, especially the rustic wood backdrop! But this beauty is just one of 10 inspiring ideas featured at Southbound Bride. With themes ranging from Beautiful Blush to Modern Moroccan, to Glittery … Read More...