Canning, freezing, dehydration are the most common ways of preserving food that you have plenty of and don’t know what to do with. Maybe you were given way too much of something, or maybe you just can’t be bothered to … Read More...
DIY Abstract Stripes Watercolor Art
Elise from Grow Creative sent in a link to her Abstract Stripes Watercolor Art, and I’m so glad she did. Isn’t it beautiful?
It’s lovely, whimsical and easy to do it yourself! She shares a tutorial for creating your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler Nap Mat
Christina McKinney shares a tutorial over at Birch Fabrics blog showing how to make this snuggle-ready nap mat for a preschooler. She used fleece and several fabrics from the Feather River collection created by Jay-Cyn Designs. The attached pillowcase is … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Hanging Table
If you have been looking for an idea to make your own side table, but want something original and out of the box, this is just for you! I am absolutely in love with this beautiful and chic hanging table … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Lace PVC Clutch
This “Style Me Quick” tutorial shows you how to make a dainty PVC lace clutch. This clutch is perfect for rainy days as it is waterproof! You could even make it slightly bigger and use it as a beach clutch … Read More...
Customize your cellar storage
Got a cellar and don’t know what to do with it?
Customize it to keep your vegetables fresh by making a storage space that fits within your budget and space.
HobbyFarms has a great idea with detailed plans on how … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mini Heart Pillow
The Simon Says Stamp blog has directions for making a lovely stamped and stuffed fabric heart. I love the hand dyed ribbon using stamping ink!
-Heather
Fall Wreath Round Up and Three Autumn Wreath Tutorials
Craft & Coffee has “Three Autumn Wreath Tutorials” for us to try. One is prettier than the other. They have excellent instructions and tutorials with pictures to follow to create yours. Make the Shades of Fall Yarn Wreath or … Read More...
29 Ways To Save Money While Cleaning Your Home
Who doesn’t enjoy a tidy home? I know I do! But let’s face it, the price that comes along with the cleaners you can use to keep you home that way is not something the average pocket book enjoys. A … Read More...
Tutorial for Using Double Helix Glass
It’s Tutorial Saturday! Today I’m sharing a cool tutorial I found over at Double Helix Glassworks web site. They make all that wonderful silver glass bead makers love so much, myself included. The tutorial focuses on Triton and Psyche glass … Read More...
Tutorial: Thrifted doily lace bowls
Emma from Emuse created these pretty lace bowls from thrifted doilies. Of course I love it that she shows them with vintage buttons! But you could put them in any room of your house – by the back door to … Read More...
Tips: Marker Coloring Tips
The Some Odd Girl stamps blog has 4 quick tips for coloring animal fur with markers, click here to check them out. -Heather
SQUIRREL PINS TUTORIAL
Nicole is a South African living in Southern California and hosts the “The Felted Fox” and she has an adorable squirrel pins tutorial along with a free pattern for the squirrel face. I have to make this for my husband … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil pouch with eraser pocket
Katie from Made To Be A Momma shares a tutorial for making a pencil pouch for back-to-school time. The zippered pouch has a cute little pocket on the outside to hold an eraser. Or, put the pocket on the inside … Read More...
Maximizing Your Storage Space Outside Of Your Closet
We are not all blessed with the luxury of a wonderful walk in closet in every room of our home. In fact, it’s not very often that there are even walk in closet in the master bedroom, unless you have … Read More...
Pineapple Lamp made with Spoons
A lamp that looks like a pineapple? Made with 125 spoons? Yes, that is exactly what we are looking at.
This lamp takes work, but it is completely DIY and presumably lots of fun to make. And yes for adults … Read More...
Rustic wooden nativity ornament
How simple and stunning is this “Rustic wooden nativity ornament” brought to us by Keri of “shaken together”! Keri is a wife and mother and loves crafting and sharing her DIY’s with us. I love the look of … Read More...
Homemade Domino Game
This game was made to be a toddler’s tot, and that does make sense because younger kids can definitely have an easier time matching pictures rather than plain dots, but I think all ages will enjoy matching the pictures also. … Read More...
Name Maze Tutorial
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw a maze this Name Maze Tutorial which contains photos along with detailed instructions on how to create your own maze in the shape of any name is a great read!
Get … Read More...
Freebie: Stamping 101 On-Line Class
Craftsy is offering a free online stamping mini class sponsored by Inkadinkado stamps. This class is perfect for newbies and beginners, learn the basics, like which inks to use and also some great techniques like stamping on vellum. Click here … Read More...