Every year around this time as we are walking through Costco, my girls beg me to buy the gingerbread house kit so they can ‘hype up’ on all the sugar candy and use their fabulous decorating skills to create a … Read More...
Leaf and Flower Petal Tissue Collage
This craft is perfect to do with your child after a long nature walk where you collect beautiful fallen leaves and flower petals from around your home. Head on over to The Chocolate Muffin Tree for this interesting technique using … Read More...
Story Stones
Once in a while, a craft comes across my path, and my heart gets all tingly because the craft touches the cockles of my heart. This craft does that to me. These Story Stones by red bird crafts can be … Read More...
Glitter Glue Organizer
Here’s an absolutely brilliant way to not only keep your glitter glue at your fingertips, but by storing them upside down there’s no more waiting forever for the glue to get to the tip! Pretty darn smart. See it over … Read More...
Felt cozy pinecones tutorial
Felt cozy pinecones tutorial from Family Circle is offering us a chance to create these enchanting felt pinecones for the holidays. Think of these in your favorite colors on a holiday table or hanging on a Christmas tree or topping … Read More...
Print text for stitching
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles tests an improvised method for printing text on fabric to serve as an embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post to get the details and check out the results.
Lots and Lots of Stuff in Jars
I won’t ever tire of the mason jar trend, I don’t think. I’ve said it a million times before, mason jars (while sure, breakable and not light as a feather) are so convenient and perfect for packaging. Find a roundup … Read More...
Activity Advent Calendar
Save the cavities and increase family time with this festive advent calendar. Instead of treats, inside each day’s box is a fun activity to do with as a family. Get the how to over at lil pink pocket — Advent … Read More...
Make a vintage wrap
Stitch silk flowers to an organdy base to create this authentic vintage-style wrap. Go to Bramcoast Publications’ blog to download the free pattern.
Puff Pastry “Candy” Dessert
I have a confession. I’m a puff pastry addict. Seriously. I love these, and use them for main dishes, appetizers, desserts, whenever I can use them I use them. You can put anything in puff pastry and make it delicious. … Read More...
How to make an upcycled bouncy ball
This just makes me smile. I suppose after all is that the only purpose of a bouncy ball? If we can’t make things that make us smile then what do we craft for? OK some things keep us warm or … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny ribbon rosettes
Creative Mind shows how to make sweet ribbon rosettes to jazz up a neckline. See her tute.
Tutorial: Fishtail circle skirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she cut the fabric for the fishtail circle skirt featured in her entry to the Week 5 challenge at Project Run and Play. The unusual shape of the skirt is set off … Read More...
A Better Cornucopia
Here I thought I was oh so very clever with my cornucopia, ’til I saw this one from The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. All mine needed was 20 seconds in the microwave. Brilliant. Find the how-tos HERE at The … Read More...
Foam Board Cabinet Tutorial
This tutorial is not messing around. You can create a cabinet with 54 little drawers out of some foam core board and, if I ever tried to do this, many tears and much swearing.
The tutorial looks very thorough and … Read More...
Decoupage Candle Holder With Leaves Tutorial
Rashmie from Mommy Labs submitted the prettiest fall candle holder project using decoupage.
She pressed the leaves and then glued them in between layers of tissue paper. The effect of the glowing leaves is gorgeous, especially in the dark!
This … Read More...
Block 21 | Desperate Housewife’s Quilt
Sharon from Craizee Corners did a guest post at QuiltJane…Want it, Need it, Quilt! where she shared this star block pattern and tutorial. This is block 21 of the Desperate Housewife’s Quilt series where you pick which blocks to sew. … Read More...
Icord Ladybug! Make It Yourself
Turn your easy to make icord into this way cute little lady bug.
From the Fun Lab Blog, your tutorial is HERE
Wood Shutter Book Holders
Here’s another great way to repurpose old shutters into something new and useful. You probably remember Gail’s shutter magazine rack I featured here. This is a similar idea being used for books in a child’s room. See it over … Read More...
Button Ornaments
Oh! These are just precious. I love these cute little ornaments made from buttons over at Martha Stewart. Be sure to check them out and get the instructions here — Button Ornaments – Martha Stewart Button Ornaments.