Have a cute stamped image that needs a background or someplace to stand? You can add some simple drawn lines and fill in some color with markers for a sidewalk and bushes. Art by Miran shares how she turned her … Read More...
5 Recipes To Make Your Own Chalk Paint
Chalk paint
is a huge trend among crafters and especially with those who upcycle pieces of furniture. It provides you with a beautiful finish and it’s a fairly easy process to do yourself. However, did you know that you can … Read More...
Natural Eye cream Ideas you will love
I know we have posted lots of different remedies and recipes for eye creams of the years but thought this one might appeal to some new healthy lifestyle fanatics. I hadn’t heard of the potato one that a newbie for … Read More...
DIY – Plaid Shirt Cuff
This cuff is made using a recycled Plaid Shirt. In case you didn’t notice red plaid is very “fashionable” right now and if you want to add a little bit of plaid without looking like a cowgirl then this is … Read More...
DIY Li’l Pun’kin Barrettes
Aren’t these Pumpkin Barrettes just the cutest? They’re no sew as well, so super easy!
Learn how to use ribbon to make super cute pumpkin barrettes for your little “punkin” this Halloween! They are easy to make, require very few … Read More...
Freebie: Whoooo Needs Sleep?
Maybe it is because I have been suffering from insomnia lately but I want to tell this owl, “I NEED SLEEP!” I kind of feel like this owl right now…very wide eyed. Well, since I can’t sleep, I might as … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby quilt from BlueBird Park
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum welcomed a friend’s baby into the world with this sweet quilt. Of the pattern she explains,
It’s a simple design, but in my opinion, a baby quilt doesn’t really need to be overly complicated.
Agreed. I … Read More...
Make Your Own Halloween Spell Book: with a free printable
Finding old vintage books is not always easy. A lot of thrift stores seem to be picked over quite quickly and there is an even more rare chance that you will find a neat old spell book. This fun post … Read More...
Free pattern: Fruit Ninja quilt
Freebie alert! Download the template and instructions for this stunning quilt at Leigh Laurel Studios. Avid blogger and designer Karin, made this quilt interesting with her color choices and the way it’s stitched, especially in the white areas.
Follow the … Read More...
How to grow longer Lashes Naturally
Everyone wants longer eyelashes it’s just a matter of how you want to get them. Extension lashes are very popular right now however I prefer to use a “Long lash” mascara. If you are not ready to commit to sticking … Read More...
Pumpkin Globe Geography Lesson
Dora, from Blue Fish on a Bike, shared this fun geography activity that includes downloadable lesson plans and directions for two related crafts, including this fun — and timely — pumpkin globe. I chose to highlight the pumpkin globe mainly … Read More...
DIY Hand Bound Leather Journal
I posted the tutorial for this hand bound leather journal on my own blog, Punk Projects!
I don’t know about you, but I love the feel of a leather journal. It’s so soft, mysterious and full of promise! You could … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Ribbon Hanger
Get all those spools of ribbon (you know you have them) out of those boxes, and up on the wall where you can see them and use them. We’re heading into a big crafting season what with all the handmade … Read More...
Are you properly freezing your produce?
‘Tis the season for preserving all of you fruits and vegetables. How do you do your food preservation? There are many different options from canning to drying and even freezing, but there are certain ways you need to do each … Read More...
Tutorial: Fun fabric pinwheels
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make these pretty fabric pinwheels. They don’t spin but they sure are cute yard decorations. She used the free pattern by Heather Bailey, but instead of making them from paper she made … Read More...
DIY Halloween Tree
I think this idea for a Halloween Tree is pretty neat! Kimberly from Bugaboo has been sharing a lot of fun Halloween ideas on her blog lately.
Here’s what Kimberly says about this project: “Super cute little pumpkin ornaments are … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt ladybug coin purse
Red Brolly shares a free pattern for making the cutest felt ladybug coin purse! The ladybug body is the purse, with its head as the flap that covers the opening. She suggests using a higher quality felt for this project … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Macarons
The local bakery makes a nifty flavour-of-the-week batch of cupcakes and macarons each week and the macarons are definitely my daughter’s favourites. Here’s the fun clay version. The tutorial uses eraser clay but you could definitely use any of … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls military inspired peplum jacket
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making her Lizzy Peplum, a little girls military inspired peplum jacket. The gathered sleeve caps and a gathered ruffle are girly elements, while the vinyl stripes and buttons across the … Read More...
175+ Pumpkin Ideas for Weddings!
Pumpkins provide the quintessential element for rustic autumn weddings! I’ve been gathering a wealth of pumpkin-inspired links on my Posh Pumpkins Pinterest board, and now there are 175 inspired ideas and counting. I am partial to gilded, glammed-up pumpkins, but … Read More...