Display hand made cards, photos and notes with these fun memo note holders. Andrea made these using paper mache’ shapes covering them with washi tapes and paints, adding stamped words and curled wire. Find her complete directions over on her … Read More...
Balance the Popsicle Sticks Game
Chelsey, from Buggy and Buddy, was inspired, in part, to make this game when she found a large, half foam ball at her local craft store. Her kids had a lot of fun with a previous balancing activity so she … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt junk food cat toys
My cats are always trying to sneak a way to eat my food off my plate. They are shameless! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make these cute felt cat toys shaped like your favorite junk food. … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape ID lanyard
Onel from Onelmon shows how she created an ID lanyard. She used a package of bias tape, but you could also cut and iron your own fabric tape. Having actual bias in your fabric strip is not necessary for this … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur lined boot sweaters
These faux fur lined boot sweaters wrap around a pair of boots, adding warmth and a pop of color. They’re removable so you can have your plain boots back when you want. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial … Read More...
Interesting DIY Projects To Make With Rope
Rope is something that most everyone has around their house. It comes in so man different weaves and textures that depending on the type of rope you chose to use, your project could come up with a completely different look … Read More...
Woven Circle Mat
Grab you scraps because you are going to want to make this little or rather big beauty. This woven mat is made using different textures of yarns and even some Pom Pom tassel yarn. Love the design, love the color … Read More...
Yarn Wrapped Snowflakes
While these snowflakes are easy enough for young kids to make, I think they would also make great projects for tweens, teens, and even adults. A great way to use up yarn that is leftover from other projects, these snowflakes … Read More...
DIY Woven Circle Mat
Rachel Denbow shared this on the A Beautiful Mess blog (one of my favorite DIY Lifestyle blogs) and I just had to share it here! Woven projects were all the rage last year and they haven’t stopped. I think this … Read More...
Attic Storage Solutions & Safety Tips
Do you have storage space in your attic that you utilize? A lot of older homes have large attic spaces that provide ideal space for storing seasonal and rarely used items. However, if you are planning to use your attic, … Read More...
Free pattern: Mitered receiving blanket
Whip up a soft and cuddly quilt in time for baby’s arrival with this quick and easy project. Annette of Quilted Sunshine used a beautiful shade of blue Minkee for the center, then surrounded it with a coordinating flannel print. … Read More...
Free Pattern – Bike Bunting
If I had a vintage bike, then I would definitely have a basket and would be required by the “law of crafting” to have this amazingly cute bunting. Of course the bunting is only half the story in this picture. … Read More...
Project: Friends Forever Tag
This pretty tag has such a cool chevron embellishment and guess what it’s made of? Photo corners…how clever is that?!? The Scrapbook Adhesives blog shows how to line up alternating black and white photo corners for a unique embellishment, click … Read More...
Free pattern: Naruko quilt
This quilt has an edgy modern feel but if you look closer you’ll see sweet motifs make up the non-pieced squares. It’s the Kokeshi novelty print collection designed by Suzy Ultman for Robert Kaufman. At their site you can download … Read More...
Winter Beauty Hacks
If you are stuck inside this winter then take a moment to enjoy the luxury of free time and treat yourself with one of these Winter beauty hacks. In winter you skin dries out as the moisture is sucked from … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY African print sweatshirt
I own one sweatshirt and I’m a little ashamed how often I wear it, especially when the weather is as cold as it’s been lately. I think I wore it 3 days in a row to pick my daughter up … Read More...
Tutorial: Handmade wooden buttons
These handmade wooden buttons would be beautiful rustic accent to a jacket or sweater, or maybe even a bag. Lisa from Big Little shows how you can make them out of a branch you might find in your yard or … Read More...
Tutorial: Get Well Soon tissue box cover
This tissue box cover is just what you need when you have the sniffles. This would make the most thoughtful Get Well gift!In addition to the tissues you’ll need to wipe your nose, it has a pocket on the side … Read More...
Learn to FMQ and win a book
Start 2015 off right at Rachael Rabbit’s as she kicks off a series of lessons on free motion quilting – FMQ for short. Along with each lesson, she is giving away a related book. She explains what’s happening in January:… Read More...
9 Wreaths For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is still about a month away, but if you are itching to get started on a craft project for the classic holiday of love, this post is for you!
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to start thinking … Read More...