Confession time: I sew almost everything on a universal needle. And the reason is that all those needles look the same to me, so once I switch out one needle for the other, I’m left wondering where to put the … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather tissue pouch
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this simple leather (or faux leather) tissue pouch. It’ll hold a travel pack of tissues, and look quite stylish doing it. The edges of the leather don’t need to be finished, … Read More...
DIY Stamped Tribal Clutch
Amy at Delineate your Dwelling is part of the 2015 creative team for Martha Stewart and because of that she will be posting fun tutorials every month using Martha Stewart products. This month she is sharing how she used those … Read More...
What to do with Raw milk
Raw Milk is full of nutrients and is a perfect ingredient for a natural beauty regime.
Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized and such cautions should be taken when using it.
These face mask recipes … Read More...
Tutorial: Color Me pillowcase
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House shows how you can make a color-me pillowcase that little kids will LOVE. It’s made with her new Color Me fabric line for Michael Miller fabrics, which is like the most fabulous coloring … Read More...
DIY Leather Tassel Key Fob/Bag Charm
I love this leather tassel! Portia shared the tutorial for this Leather Tassel Key Fob on her blog, Makery. She used some thing leather lace, and a split ring lobster clasp to create it. If you do not need a … Read More...
Princesses Awesome: Girl Dresses that fight ‘pinkification’
In our house, we have a little girl who hates the color pink. She would do anything to not be seen wearing it or associating with it.
It’s nothing that we have encouraged or discouraged. It’s just the way she … Read More...
Mega Magnesium Roundup
Magnesium
is trending faster than Christian grey’s sexy bedroom habits and believe it or not magnesium will help you in the bedroom too. Magnesium is great for insomnia as well as many many other things. Check out some of our … Read More...
30 Unexpected Wedding Costs To Avoid
You are going to need to check this list out before you finalize your DIY wedding budget. Make sure you take the opportunity to learn from others’ mistakes. This list of 30, yes 30! Unexpected wedding costs could be the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweatshirt Market Tote
Portia from Makery shows how you can make a sturdy market tote out of a sweatshirt. It takes just a few cuts and a few seams to make one. The sweatshirt material is a heavier weight fabric, and the way … Read More...
DIY Gold Foil Placemats
Amy at Delineate your Dwelling has come with another fantastic project! If you like gold (which is still extremely popular), you are going to want to give this easy gold foil technique a try!
Amy gave these burlap place mats … Read More...
Free pattern: Contour Feather quilt block
Paper piecing is the perfect technique for sewing feathers, especially when you are changing fabrics frequently. Anne, of Play Crafts, demonstrates this with her beautifully executed quilt block, Contour Feather. She shares on her blog a free-to-download pattern for … Read More...
Project: Baby Card
Know someone welcoming home a new little one? This owl card might just be perfect. Find directions for making it over on the Hampton Arts blog.
-Heather
8 Ideas For Painted Flower Pots
Spring is in the not so distant future, and with the warmer weather (to come) will be our gardens sprouting and planters blossoming beautiful flowers. Bring a little color and fun to your flower pots this year with these 8 … Read More...
What Colors to Paint Your Home and WHY
The psychology of color is a science. Or is it an art?
I can never understand it. Thankfully, I don’t have to. There are many people, and guides online, that can help with picking the colors for the bedroom … Read More...
DIY Paper Carnations
Casey shared this new diy tutorial for how to make a paper carnation on her blog, Vitamini Handmade. While it was a Valentines themed post and the flowers are technically valentines, I think they are perfect for Spring! The flower … Read More...
Cool Project from Colour de Verre!
I love the products over at Colour de Verre. They are fun and easy to use, but also open up tons of design possibilities. Check out the project that uses beads to decorate a plate. The molds they create … Read More...
Electricians Wreath
Love these fun ideas for a construction themed party or a fun wreath for a garage. These Electrical wreaths would be perfect for a Father’s day gift. They can be hung on Man cave’s, Electrical or Construction offices. We can … Read More...
Amazing Boy Bedroom Décor Ideas
If you have a boy in your home that is the “tween” or even the teenage years, then you know how difficult it can be to decorate a room for them. They think they are too grown up for the … Read More...
DIY Cocoa Lip Gloss
Are we tired of making lip gloss yet? When you find tutorials with great photos like these it draws you back in doesn’t it. This lips gloss looks like chocolate pudding love the intense color. Cocoa Lip Gloss Tutorial.