Laundry is a never ending task around most everyone’s home and to be honest, it’s not exactly a cheap endeavor. When you think about how much laundry soap you go through in one year alone, it can be a little … Read More...
Felt Halloween decorations DIY
Sarah of “paper-and-string” blogs out of Bridport, Dorset, United Kingdom and has darling little felt Halloween decorations for us to make. She also made a free pattern so everyone can make them! There is a pattern for the ghost, happy … Read More...
DIY $3 Nail Polish Holder
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple shared this tutorial for making your own nail polish holder that would only cost you about $3 to make.
Here’s what she had to say about her project-
“Both of the nail polish racks together, … Read More...
Don’t throw it out! 13 craft ideas for junk
Brought to you as a sponsored post (also known as Native Advertising) is this post on BuzzFeed by Cheerios that is actually quite useful.
Be warned (if BuzzFeed and Sponsored aren’t enough) that this is another one of those roundup … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy throw pillows
A richly textured, eye catching fabric makes a beautiful throw pillow with no extra embellishment necessary. A simple square pillow is easy to sew and shows off a fabulous fabric. Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how to … Read More...
Felt Christmas Tree Ornament Tutorial
Amy Christie of “This Heart of Mine” has a stunning felt project for us to try. I love when someone takes something as simplistic as some small squares of Felt and turns them into stunning Christmas trees. These are creative … Read More...
DIY Halloween Hostess Gift (Made In 10 Minutes Or Less!)
This “Halloween Hostess Gift” project is by Brit Morin of “Brit + Co”! It’s is hard to believe that Halloween is the end of next month. That means many costume parties for adults; and what better gift to take a … Read More...
Burlap Bow Tie Frosting
Burlap is still a hot decorating item for parties and decorations around the house.
Joshua John Russell has used that inspiration and created his burlap version in frosting. Joshua shows you how to create the burlap effect and also has … Read More...
How To Make A Colorful Bottle Fence
I am swooning over this fun and colorful fence idea. This would be a great piece of art to have in your yard, while adding a touch of privacy as well. It may take you a little time to find … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Snow White
Snow White is my absolute favorite Disney character. I just love the movie and the animation is so rich and beautiful. I was excited when I stumbled upon Q is for Quilter’s vintage Snow White embroidery patterns. This is such … Read More...
DIY Ric Rac Rose Ring
This beautiful chunky rose ring is made using Ric Rac. I love the color too! The Ribbon Retreat is am amazing site with some great tutorials. Now we have another excuse to save those scraps of ribbon. Full Ric Rac … Read More...
Halloween Skeleton Banner tutorial
Shellie Wilson of our sister blog “craft bits” has this cute “Halloween Skeleton Banner tutorial” for us to make, it is never too early to think Halloween! The retail stores have had their Halloween decorations out for a month. Shellie … Read More...
DIY: Dip-Dyed Treasure Bags
Rachel from Adventures in Making is sharing a tutorial for creating these awesome little Dip Dyed Treasure Bags!
Here’s what Rachel has to say about her project- “Do you collect little treasures throughout your day? I’m always on the lookout … Read More...
How To Press Flowers
Rachel, from The Crafted Life, is one of my favorite DIY bloggers. Her posts are always inspiring, and this one is no exception!
Rachel posted a tutorial showing her readers how to press flowers. The few times I’ve tried to … Read More...
Free pattern: Metallic thread gem zippered pouches
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern to make a gemstone zippered pouch. They’re made in a solid cotton in the shape of a gem, with metallic thread stitching to draw the lines and facets of the gem. … Read More...
14 Awesome Yarn Project Ideas
What to do with leftover yarn? The obvious answers are, of course, Knitting, Crochet and Weaving. But, there are tons of other fun crafts and DIYs you can do with yarn!
Annette from Fiber Artsy has a round up … Read More...
Organizing Your Car For Back To School
The kids will soon be back in school, and with that comes car pools and all of those extracurricular activities. As parents, we are constantly running from one place to the next. As much as we like to have a … Read More...
Halloween Felt Coasters Free Pattern
Stephanie of “two more minutes” is a wife, mother to two beautiful little girls, and a website designer and is sharing her darling Halloween felt coasters. Stephanie has an awesome downloadable pattern for you to print out for all … Read More...
5 products to keep your sewing tools sharp
As a rule, sewing tools with a point or a blade work best when they’re kept sharp. Some, like your sewing machine needles, need to be replaced when they grow dull. But there are actually many tools that can … Read More...
Elsa’s Snowflake Hair Barrettes Tutorial & Pattern
What little girl would not love these Elsa’s snowflake hair barrettes to place amongst their braids to make a beautiful statement? This adorable tutorial with a downloadable pattern comes from Disney family and I’m sure it would be something that … Read More...