There are certain times in our lives that we want to remember forever. Whether it be a birthday of someone special, an anniversary, or any other significant date, we want to do anything we can to keep that time close … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY hammock chair
Ohhhh man, does this hammock chair look comfy! I think I could nestle down in there with a good book and disappear for a few good hours. Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shows how you can make this hammock … Read More...
Circular Yarn Wall Hanging
Naomi, one of the crafty ladies behind the blog Plaster and Disaster created this fun wall hanging out of some yarn and an old hoop! I think this is a really cool piece of art and can easily be … Read More...
Selling your handmade items? Here’s how to figure a fair price.
If you sew, sooner or later someone is going to suggest you sell your handmade items. It’s a compliment for someone to say that things you make are nice enough for someone to spend money to have them. But what … Read More...
Tutorial: Raw edge knit neckline finish
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can achieve a raw edge neckline finish for a t-shirt or knit dress. And no, we’re not just cutting the neck line and leaving it raw. This finish binds off the neckline, but … Read More...
Make Your Own Solar Panels – From Soda Cans
We are always looking for a way to save a buck here and there, but how far are you really willing to go? If extreme couponing isn’t quite your thing, and you feel you have tried about every outlet available, … Read More...
Tutorial: Get the tension right on your serger
Getting the tension right on a sewing machine can be tricky. Getting tension right on a serger is even more frustrating. Portia from Makery dedicates a post to tension, pinpointing what is causing your tension to be off and how … Read More...
DIY Play Dough {No Cook Recipe}
Are you looking for the best play dough recipe ever? Kim from Everything Etsy says that this is it! For one thing it is a no cook recipe (yay!) and for another, she uses essential oils so you know it … Read More...
Tutorial | Plan & Create a Vacation Photo Book
Whether your summer vacation is a camping trip, a beach side getaway or a city escape, here are lots of creative ideas for photos that might take just a little advance planning, but will result in an awesome travel photo … Read More...
Video Series | Scrapbook Room Organization
Is scrapbook room organization one of the things on your mind this summer? It’s a definite goal for me this coming July, so I have been hunting down lots of good ideas online. I was happy to see this three … Read More...
Fourth of July Confetti Popper Rockets
Get ready for Independence Day by making these red, white, and blue confetti popper rockets. They are easy enough for all ages to make and I am pretty sure all ages will enjoy making them go pop! Not only do … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted pillow cover with zipper
Rachael of Imagine Gnats made this pretty-as-a-picture pillow and shares on her blog how she made it. While most pillow cover tutorials I come across use an envelope enclosure, for this one she employs a zipper. This makes for a … Read More...
How to Create Book Art Sculptures
Do the book art sculptures that you see on Pinterest (and Etsy) seem really complicated and hard to make? Fear not! Here is a tutorial, with a free file to create your own custom templates to master this new art … Read More...
Stunning Dangle Earrings Made From Bobby Pins
If you are like me, you lose bobby pins like crazy. Seriously, I don’t know where they run off to, but I’m convinced that one day I will find a stash bigger than I will ever know what to do … Read More...
Tricked out Crochet Hooks and Knitting Needles
I love restyling my supplies, so I think these tricked out crochet hooks and knitting needles by Annette from Fiber Artsy are really cool!
… Read More...She says: “Life’s too short to knit with ugly needles! Okay, maybe they’re not ugly, but
27 Fun & Creative Ideas for Beach Pictures
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Stuck in a summer photography rut? Follow the link below to find 27 Fun & Creative Ideas for Beach Pictures. Whether it’s a casual day at the beach or a more formal family photo shoot, you’ll find some fun ideas
Tutorial: Chicken bean bags for juggling or other toss games
These chicken bean bags are perfect for learning to juggle. And what an awesome summer day boredom buster that would be! (Just make sure it’s an outside activity…) They could also be used for a toss game. Mary Beth from … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Shrinky Dink Jewelry
If you were alive during the big trend of “Shrinky Dink” jewelry throughout the 80’s, you know exactly the type of style and design we are talking about and referring to here. You may have made piece after piece of … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll bed mattress and reversible sheets
Do you have a child who has a doll with a doll bed? With help from a couple of tutorials from KC from The Real Thing with the Coake Family, you can make a bedding set for the doll’s bed. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fingertip towels
Bigger than a washcloth, but smaller than a hand towel, fingertip towels are the perfect sized towel for drying your hands. They’re not always easy to find, though, especially not if you want them to match your bathroom. But Becky … Read More...