Coffee pods are the latest recycled item that crafters can get their creative on with and come up with fun and decorative projects. Stephanie sent in a link to the blog The Tip Toe Fairy where there is a fun … Read More...
Using Everyday Objects In Different Ways
We all have items in our homes that we use every day. Things like lightbulbs, medicine bottles, food containers and etc. Well, have you ever wondered how many different ways you can repurpose those items to be used in different … Read More...
Style Me Quick – 25 Ways to make your heels fit before tomorrow night
So you have your outfit all planned and just needed that amazing pair of shoes to go with it right? You know the pair of shoes you only JUST found at the last minute and now have no time to … Read More...
DIY Tutorial – Layered Feather Earrings
Are you planning on being a free spirit in 2015? Then you’re going to need these layered feather earrings made out of paper. I really love the gold and color contrast. For the full tutorial check here.
Tutorial: Reversible New Year’s banner
I’ve got a tutorial over at my personal blog, Orange Bettie, showing how to make a reversible New Year’s banner. On one side is the current year, and the other the year to come. Display it with the current year … Read More...
Increase Your Home’s Value AND Save Money
Owning your own home can be a great investment. It can also be a little overwhelming and intimidating at times. However, did you know there are ways that you can increase your home’s value and save money? Most of it … Read More...
Cross-stitch really can be addicitive. Is it your drug?
I am sure at some point we have thought that our craft may be more than a hobby but an addiction. But this news story really puts “crafting is like a drug” to a whole new level. Oxycodone pills concealed … Read More...
Tutorial: Piggie Pacifier Clip
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make this Piggie Pacifier Clip. A pacifier clip is a strip of fabric that attaches a pacifier to baby’s shirt, so when the paci gets … Read More...
New Year’s Wishing Wand
I love a craft that uses Con-Tact paper (don’t ask me why I just do…) so this New Year inspired wand really caught my eye. Amy, from One Artsy Mama, explains how to make a star-shaped wand that is filled … Read More...
Tutorial: Silver Foil and a Little Magic
First: the effect from ripple blade cuts ALWAYS looks like rick rack to me. Second: one of the great things about polymer clay and jewellery making is the option of making fabulously custom findings and beads or mixed finding beads … Read More...
Style Me Quick – DIY Gold Maxi
This Maxi skirt is sure to get you out of a bingle if you’re still throwing things onto your wardrobe floor trying to find something to wear. Jump out of your rut and into a fabric store and grab some … Read More...
Free pattern: Boys pajama pants with ankle cuffs, plus a fox applique
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for little boys pajama pants with ankle cuffs. They’re made from flannel, with soft knit for the waistband and cuffs. The ankle cuffs will help keep them from riding up when … Read More...
Tutorial: Labeled canvas laundry bins
Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of labeled canvas laundry bins. They’re made from home decor weight fabric on the outside, and lined with muslin. They label theirs as “wash” and “dry clean”. I make a point of … Read More...
Baby Boy Nursery Inspirations
Are you trying to find some great ideas for decorating a nursery for a baby boy? Maybe you are expecting a little one of your own, or have a grandchild on the way, or maybe your are just helping a … Read More...
DIY Bowtie Pasta Garland
If you are looking for a fast and fancy decoration to make for your New Year’s eve party, perhaps this gold glitter garland will fit the bill. All you need to make this simple, yet stunning, room accent is some … Read More...
Free pattern: Mens raglan shirt
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making a mens raglan sleeve shirt. You can make it with contrasting sleeves, like she did, or make the entire shirt from one fabric. Her free pattern comes in … Read More...
DIY iPad Cord Design with WashiTape
I like this idea for a washi tape covered iPad cable charger that Khadija posted on her blog, Creative Khadija.
It is a simple do it yourself on how to design an iPad cord with washi tape. This can be … Read More...
Storage Solutions For Pots & Pans
When it comes to organizing your kitchen, there are just some areas that are hard to keep in order. These ideas from Home Storage Solutions 101 will give you some great motivation to try some different ways to store your … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to install a fly front zipper
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to sew in a fly front zipper. If you’ve never installed a fly front zipper before, you may be thinking it’s a super complicated or magical process. It’s actually not that hard once … Read More...
New Year’s Eve Activity Kids Countdown Chain
If you are old enough to read this blog, you have probably – at some time or another – made a paper chain. I think it is probably one of the most common and easiest crafts for kids can do. … Read More...