A recessed top zipper is a nice feature for a bag. Instead of the zipper being flush across the top of your bag, it’s set into a panel that’s sewn an inch or so below the top of your bag. … Read More...
Building Speech and Language with Leaf Man
You might look at the picture here and think it is just a simple craft project using construction paper and leaves. Katie, from Playing With Words 365, looks at it and sees an opportunity to work on speech and language … Read More...
DIY: Ampersand Shadow Box
Alison shared the tutorial for this fun paper mache Ampersand Shadow Box on the blog Adventures in Making. Ampersands are a pretty popular symbol for more than just saying “And”. If you’re not a fan of ampersands though, you could … Read More...
Last-Minute Halloween Project Ideas
Things are seriously coming down to the wire when we are talking about Halloween, and if you are still looking for a few last minute ideas for those projects you have been putting off, then run over to Tatertots and … Read More...
Tutorial: Repurposed neck tie purse
Rochelle from eSheep Designs shares a 5-part series showing how she created this awesome little bag out of a neck tie. She calls it the MyTie purse. The entire exterior of the bag is made from one repurposed neck tie, … Read More...
9 Fun Halloween Games
Whether you’re planning an over the top Halloween Fright night party or a quiet night in, these Halloween games are sure to set the mood and keep the kids entertained.
The best thing about all of these Halloween party games … Read More...
Mess Free Finger Painting
Next time your little ones want to paint but you aren’t in the mood to clean up a mess, try these mess-free painting project shared by Tammy from Housing a Forest. Whip up a batch or two of homemade finger … Read More...
DIY Solar Printed T-Shirt
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Ellen from the blog “The Chilly Dog” shared the tutorial for this Solar Printed T Shirt using Inkodye. If you haven’t heard of Inkodye before, It’s a solar activated dye. You spread it on to your fabric, set it out … Read More...
The Most Useful Scrapbooking Video Ever
So it seems that having a funny husband might be a requirement for us scrapbookers! Join Izzy Hyman as he shares some of his most useful scrapbooking tips when he stood in for Noell on Paperclipping on April 1st this … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel booster seat with carrying handle
Sew4Home shows how you can make their On-The-Go Booster Seat with Carrying Handle. The seat provides the extra lift a small child needs to reach the table from a standard chair or booth bench. Toddlers and preschoolers will probably appreciate … Read More...
Tutorial: Hello Sailor grommet tote
Jaime Pretty Prudent shows how to make her Hello Sailor! Grommet Tote. She made it for an upcoming cruise, and it gets its name from the words “Hello Sailor” embroidered across the canvas tote. You could also make this from … Read More...
Can you craft?
Yes. Everyone can. This is almost a no-brainer. Yet, when you ask most people, they will say they are no good at it.
This is what Molly of CraftIdeasWeekly found recently and she has written her thoughts about it. She … Read More...
All Natural Grease Stain Solution
Here is a good idea. An all natural grease stain remover that actually works. There is a secret (but all natural ingredient) at work here, and you will just have to go to Creative Christian Mama’s website to see what … Read More...
Tutorial: Kitty Flats
When I first saw Charlotte Olympia’s Cat Flats I got excited, then I saw the price and I cried…not just a few tears, but buckets. I wanted them so badly but would never pay that much for a pair of … Read More...
DIY Painted Keys
Sian shared the tutorial for these painted keys on the blog, Buttons and Paint. I think these are pretty awesome and a great way to know which keys are for which instead of just trying to remember the shapes!
Here’s … Read More...
More Casting Wisdom with Cynthia Morgan
Casting glass is my favorite way to express myself in glass and when I see a little something written about it by Cynthia Morgan, I jerk up and take notice. I posted a number of her steps in a … Read More...
Make pregnancy easier with these DIY ideas
Hmm. Not so sure about most of these ideas, but some of them do ring a bell for when I was pregnant. Would have been handy to have that stretch oil recipe earlier and the idea about freezing electrolytes … Read More...
A Huge List of the Many Uses for Dixie Cups
Did you know that Dixie Cups were originally invented to stop the spread of communicable diseases? While their original use was to be a single use disposable product, they have evolved into being a very convenient option to have in … Read More...
DIY US State Story Stones
Jill, from Enchanted Homeschooling Mom, wanted to create something that would help reinforce the facts her children were learning about the different US states so she created these story stones. Gather together 50 stones — a great excuse to take … Read More...
DIY: Mini Pumpkin Macrame Hanger
Macrame is back! It’s definitely becoming popular again and I love these handmade Mini Pumpkin Macrame Hangers that the ladies from Adventures in Making created! They are a pretty genius way to display pumpkins as part of your Autumn decor, … Read More...