Thanks to the changing temperatures, it’s getting to be that time of the year when the kids can’t spend quite as much time outdoors. To help pass the time indoors, we, as parents, are faced with the task of coming … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Strappy Layering Bra
Sometimes the best way to get the latest style at affordable prices is to cheat it! I love the simplicity of creating this strappy layered bra with some binding to an existing bra. Being able to covert an old favorite … Read More...
Printable Peg Doll Clothes
Peg dolls have always been a popular craft activity for kids and adults alike. They’re fun to create, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to dressing them up. However, not everyone has the time or the skills … Read More...
Tutorial: Acorn Placecard Holder
Here’s a quickie for last minute Thanksgiving decor (or any event, really): little acorn place holders. The tutorial from Sculpey uses Premo and craft wire so it even qualifies as pretty simple. You could embellish it with more textures, … Read More...
Tutorial: Jungle Jalopy toy animal zippered pouch
Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make her Jungle Jalopy Zippered Pouch. The small pouch is shaped like a bus or van and can be used to store a set of … Read More...
DIY Christmas Pallet Block Ornaments
How beautiful and easy are these mini pallet block ornaments via Hannah at HomeTalk?
These cute ornaments are made using a simple template that Hannah provides that you can download and use in your very own creations. The design is … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids sleeping cap, plus a freebie Christmas card overlay
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has already made Christmas jammies for all three of her kids. AND she made sleeping caps for all of them. AND she took pictures of her kids in their coordinating jammies and caps for their … Read More...
Free pattern: Simply Shift Dress
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for her Simply Shift Dress. The simple A-line dress has an easy elegance, perfect for holiday party season. Her free pattern makes a womens size 6-8. It can be made with just one … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt sugar cookie baking play set
Amy from While Wearing Heels shows how you can make a felt sugar cookie baking play set. The set includes an actual cookie cutter, felt cookies (cut using the cookie cutter as a template), and the “dough” the cookies were … Read More...
DIY Easy and Fast Thanksgiving Decoration
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple shared the tutorial for this super affordable and easy chalk board place settings for Thanksgiving (or any time of year!) on her blog. This is a fresh take on the classic chalkboard craft. I love … Read More...
Tutorial | Kraft Paper Ornament
Even though this video tutorial is in Swedish, it is simple enough to follow along, to make these stunning kraft paper ornaments. I was quite amazed at how easy it was givine the impact! You can use shopping bags … Read More...
Tutorial | The Simplest Advent Calendar Yet
If you’re getting down to the wire coming up with an Advent Calendar idea, try this super simple one from Hi Sugar Plum. With the simplest of supplies, including number stickers, envelopes or paper sacks, and washi tape, you can … Read More...
How to make acorn shaped rice krispie treats
I am a huge fan of acorns and anything acorn shaped. I scored an Ice Age Jello Jigglers mold that included an acorn at the thrift store recently and was thinking about all the materials (and food) I could possibly … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric coasters
Fabric coasters make great gift stash gifts. Just about everyone can use a set of coasters! They’re easy to make and don’t require expensive materials. All you need is some fabric and batting to sew up a set of pretty … Read More...
Festive Christmas Wreaths
If you haven’t started to decorate for the Christmas season, you probably will be soon enough. Find the perfect wreath to tie into the rest of your décor with this post from DIY & Crafts. Each of these 33 ideas … Read More...
DIY – Beaded Snowman Bracelet
If you’re a beader than you are going to love this adorable snowman Bracelet style cuff. I don’t have the patience for beading but would love to wear this. I am not sure how long this would take and would … Read More...
Tutorial: Measuring tape snappy pouch closure
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use a metal measuring tape to make a snappy pouch closure. One inexpensive metal measuring tape can be used to make a bunch of little pouches. You’ll need two pieces of the … Read More...
Project: Mini Treat Bags
If your looking for cute little stocking stuffers, office, neighbor or teachers gifts make up some bags filled with candy or homemade goodies. The Splitcoast Stampers site has directions for making some mini treat bags using a die cut bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather shopper tote
Sew4Home shows how you can make a faux leather shopper tote like this one. A shopper is a larger size tote with a wide top, no closure. You can carry it on your shoulder or in your hands. Their version is made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Origami Star Ornament
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home brings a beautiful twist to traditional paper folding with her fabric version of the classic origami star ornament. In her tutorial featured over at U Create, she shows step-by-step how to transform fabric into a … Read More...