Pouf pillows are a big trend right now, and are slowly taking over both the crafting and decorating world. If you like the look of having some type of foot stool, but are kind of over the look of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Slanted wrap wallet or wristlet
Marion from Made By Marion shares a tutorial over at Camelot Fabrics showing how to make her Slanted Wrap Wallet. The outside is a slanted pieced design. On the inside are a large zippered pocket and a couple of card-sized … Read More...
Giant Shape Sort
While working on shape recognition with younger kids, what do you use? Do you use workbooks, blocks, or stickers? Jenae, from I Can Teach My Child, went big with her idea for helping her kids sort shapes. She created fast … Read More...
Lavender and Cedar Striped Soap Video
You are going to love this video on how to make the above soap. The way it comes together is amazing,
How To Set Snaps In Leather
A few beginners have written in and asked me for a good tutorial on setting snaps. Here is a great tutorial bu JewelryTutorialHQ.com which shows you step by step how to set the snaps. How to set snaps in Leather.
Tutorial: Yarn wrapped pattern weights
Portia from Makery shows how you can make a set of yarn wrapped pattern weights. You can use the payyern weights instead of pins to keep a sewing pattern flat against the fabric when cutting out a pattern. They’ll save … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered pouch
Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial for making this boxy zippered pouch. It makes a great cosmetics bag, but I can also see it being a good pencil pouch or sewing kit bag. You can make them … Read More...
22 Gorgeous Makeovers From Items Found At Goodwill
We are always looking for a way to save a buck with our crafting, and this post is no exception to that. With 22 ideas that are absolutely beautiful, you may be surprised that the majority of the supplies came … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible pillowcase
Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make a reversible pillow case. If you want to make it extra pretty, you can add trim to the opening. Making it reversible gives you two looks from the one pillowcase. It also … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn corners on quilt binding
There’s light at the end of the quilt-making tunnel, once you get to to binding. That’s how Tonya, of Crafty Mummy, sees it. And this fact makes her heart sing. And then there are the binding-haters. The difficult part is … Read More...
Mermaid Lapghan Pattern For Adults
Shelley Bunyard of Mad Hooker Crochet has made this adult sized, mermaid lapghan. And she has given detailed pattern description on her blog. This lapghan measures 42 inches tail to top and 12 inches tail to tip of the fin.… Read More...
How to easily update a Glass Base Lamp
Using simple materials like washi tape and gift wrap ribbon, see how easy it can be to update your old glass base lamps!
I love how Amy from Delineate your Dwelling restyled these lamps that she’s had for 7+ years. … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple travel kit from a washcloth
Jessi from Practically Functional guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how you can make a travel kit out of a washcloth. It’s a super simple, quick project, good for beginners to make. Now that I think about … Read More...
How to make Pom Poms with a Fork (and yarn)
This easy video tutorial shows you how to make pom poms with a fork! You can then attach them to anything that you desire – hats, clothes, shoes! Or you can make your own crafty creations.
If I had known … Read More...
13 Different Ways to Use Your Extra Cinder Blocks
Concrete decor is kind of a big deal lately and the classic cinder block happens to fall under the category of “concrete”. However, cinder blocks are not usually thought of as very pretty. This post shows 13 different ways you … Read More...
Make Your Own Wedding Countdown Blocks
Looking for a cute and fun way to keep track of those days counting down to the big day? This tutorial can show you exactly what you will need and how to make a countdown block set to cross off … Read More...
DIY Pom Pom Wall Hang
I love this pom pom wall hanging that Ashley shared on her blog, Sugar and Cloth! I don’t know about you, but I love making pom poms, they are so cute and warm and fuzzy and they make me happy!… Read More...
Technique: 3 Fun Card Folds
Don’t cut your cardstock in half and then just simply fold it for your card base, add some pizzazz with a unique fold like a gatefold, zigzag or matchbook fold. Cardmaker Magazine had cutting and folding dimensions for all three … Read More...
Glow Eggs
I know I have been sharing a lot of projects and experiments lately that revolve around eggs, but I couldn’t resist sharing this one last egg decorating option. Crystal, from Growing a Jeweled Rose, did some experimenting with making dyed … Read More...
Is this the most effective ant killer?
I might just try it.
Whether it be summer or winter, the first thing you need to be prepared for… are ants. It’s a big problem where we live and I can tell you that we have tried everything known … Read More...