My initial reaction is to say this is not a turban but once I over came that I thought it was very cute. This would be a great way to hide/disguise an ugly scarf a certain someone bought me for … Read More...
Project: Stamped Wooden Basket
How sweet is this springtime basket? Debbie Cole painted, stamped and colored different stamped House Mouse images from Stampendous stamps for this wonderful home decor project. You can find her complete directions and lots of pictures by clicking here.
-Heather
Sorting Coins for President’s Day
This is a great activity you can make to use for President’s Day and beyond. Follow along with Mary Catherine’s directions posted on Fun-A-Day and learn how to make this simple sorting chart will will teach kids much more than … Read More...
DIY Simple Striped Spring Vases
Aren’t these striped vases super neat? Would you believe the were paint with a record player??
Mark Montano used an old record player to paint colorful stripes on thrift store glass vases. How cool is that? Even if you don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Printing PDF patterns at a copy shop
I don’t necessarily mind printing & assembling a PDF pattern at my house, but there are many sewists who do not enjoy this task. For those people, many PDF patterns also offer a copy shop version of the file. This … Read More...
Entryway Bench Ideas
If your home lacks an entryway or even a mudroom, then getting an entryway bench may be a good option for you. It gives you a great place to keep all of those stray shoes that pile up by the … Read More...
Are you eating healthy food all wrong?
I know I must be eating my salads all wrong, because the scales tell quite a different story. Every morning I start my diet and every afternoon I crash, get tired and eat whatever like a raccoon in a camp … Read More...
5 DIY Knot Bracelets
If you know how to tie a square knot then you are able to complete these 5 different variations. I love the studded one actually and it would be a great bracelet for boy’s too. You know how boys want … Read More...
DIY M&M Phone Case
Renee from Cute Simple Stuff is sharing the tutorial on how to go from a simple and plain phone case to a Red M&M phone case, using super affordable materials and anyone can do it. My sister I use to … Read More...
Perfect Places To Curl Up With The Perfect Book
I’m a sucker for a good book, and few things are better than curling up in a comfortable spot and getting lost in a wonderful story. These 27 photos are arguably some of the most perfect spots I have seen … Read More...
Free pattern: Spring quilt
If you have large prints in your stash too pretty to cut up, this quilt is for you. Called Framed Flowers, the large motif makes the quilt sing. The finished size is also a perk, coming in at a … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible pillow cover with vintage and Cuddle fabric
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life takes vintage pillowcases to a whole new level when she adds a Cuddle layer. Now they’re reversible pillowcases that have vintage charm and are also cuddly soft. I love this idea! You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a contoured waistband
If you get that annoying gap at the back of a waistband, you might need a contoured waistband. A contoured waistband will hug to your curves and create a smooth line at the waist. Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew up some pretty dish towels
Chris from Made By ChrissieD shows how you can make your own dish towels. The sewing is all simple straight seams, good for a first sewing project or a quick afternoon project. She uses some premium toweling fabric from the … Read More...
5 Minute Healthy Meal Ideas from Nutritionists
Ever wondered what nutritionists eat when they have only 5 minutes to prepare their meals? Yes, me too!
It is all good and well for them to espouse their ideas and theories on us, but if they don’t practice it … Read More...
33 Designs for a Small Outdoor Space
Having a small balcony or outdoor patio can be a bit challenging to design. These 33 ideas offer up beautiful and charming seating arrangements, planter and garden décor, and even some ideas for creating privacy screens. Browse through the post … Read More...
DIY Mermaid Bath Salts
I thought I would share this Mermaid bath salts tutorial not for the recipe but for the cute little packaging. I love coming across new and inventive way’s to wrap the classics. I would stick a shell onto the bottle … Read More...
Canvas Shoes Re-styled
Sometimes you need to take an old technique and create something modern and new. This step by step tutorial shows you how to embroider your own shoes into a Aztec bohemian style shoe. This project is sure to inspire you … Read More...
Love You Oodles of Noodles, Valentine’s Day printable
Need a last minute valentines craft to make with your kids? Maybe make these cool noodle necklaces and combine them with the free printable!
Here’s what Amy say’s about her project: “I am sharing this simple DIY craft you can … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a lettuce edge on your serger
A lettuce edge takes the tendency of a knit fabric to stretch when hemmed and turns it into a feature. It stretches and distorts the edge on purpose to make a pretty ruffled effect, much like the curly edges on … Read More...