I’ve grilled steak in the rain and snow. The only time I don’t grill is if I can’t get through the snow or I run out of propane. I’ve tried cooking the steak in the oven before and it just … Read More...
DIY Clock for Kids
Jessica’s “Clock for Kids” is one of the cutest and cleverest ideas I have seen for kids. For the complete tutorial with a supply list and free patterns get over to “cutesy crafts” and make one for your favorite little … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl summer dress you can make in just 30 minutes
Preethi at WIDI shows how to make this pretty summer dress for a little girl. It has an empire waist bodice and thin shoulder straps that tie at the back. It’s actually a variation of her Mela Summer Dress pattern … Read More...
DIY- Hand-Dyed Paper Flowers
Learn how to make these lovely flowers from coffee filters and dye using this tutorial from Adventures in Making! I think these hand dyed flowers are pretty perfect for Summer!
Get the DIY here- Hand-Dyed Paper Flowers.
NEON & FELT VASE DIY
NICOLE over on “the felted fox” has a fun and lovely DIY for us on making one or many “NEON & FELT VASES”! The colors she used are so stunning together; but you can go crazy with your colors. What … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold up needle holder
This fold up needle holder is a much neater (and safer) way of carrying your sewing needles than my method, which is sadly just pinning the needles through the outside of my sewing bag. Pick it up wrong and I … Read More...
Watermelon Sticks
The idea is for an easy way for little kids to eat watermelon, but I like it as an adult too. I usually cute the slice in half, but from now on, it will be this way.
Sarah at A … Read More...
Fabric Leaf Hanging Mobile (…or any other shape) and Nursery Art
I can’t believe that Ashley of “Make it Love it” baby Oliver is all ready 3 weeks old and he is a real cutie. Right before he was born Ashley wanted to make a mobile for his room and she … Read More...
Inspiration: Shakespeare Banner
Andrea from the Snapping Monsters blog is a girl after my own heart. I love incorporating literary quotes and images in my art work, she stamped out quotes from Shakespeare onto inked, stencils and embellished die cut pennant shapes for … Read More...
DIY Fused Bead Patterns
Isabel is sharing a fused bead pattern tutorial on her blog, Craftosaurus (I love that blog name!). I think it is a fun project that lets anyone be creative and make something really cool, no matter what their craft skill … Read More...
Felt iPad / tablet case
Alice is the creative mind behind “Whisketeers” and blogs out of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Follow her directions on creating this hold it all “Felt iPad / tablet case”. Alice has a very excellent tutorial and I thank her for sharing.
Tutorial: How to fix a twisted elastic waistband
One thing I don’t like about elastic casing waistbands is the tendency for the elastic to twist. Grrr…. Preethi from WIDI shares a fix for the ever annoying twisted elastic. First she tells how to get it untwisted, and then … Read More...
Ice Cream and Popsicle Necklaces For Kids with Free Template
Melanie of “Artzy Creations” is sharing her “Ice Cream and Popsicle Necklaces” tutorial with us. She made them for kids, but I’ll bet that older teens would like them. Melanie is a Seattle wife and mom who loves crafting and … Read More...
Free Pattern: Totes Awesome
I can’t help but to giggle every time I answer my friends with the expression, “totes.” I am instantly turned into a teenage girl and want to start talking about nail polish and boys. Chris Carey along with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Summery Bandana Bunting
Crafts Unleashed shows how you can make this Summery Bandana Bunting. Flags made from the points of bandanas are sewn to a length of pom pom trim. It’s quick and easy to make, and would be a cute decoration for … Read More...
DIY – Tooling Metal Color Cuff
This metal cuff is made using a soft pliable metal called Tooling Metal. It is a great medium to work with as it can be indented to create amazing texture to your pieces. For the full tutorial and info on … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew duck tape mustache pillow
Amy from Joyful Daisy shows how to make a duck tape mustache pillow, no sewing required. It’s stuffed just like a pillow, but the “fabric” is made from strips of duck tape. She designed the pillow as a present for … Read More...
Free tutorial- Cute felt toast key chain
“fairyfox” designs toys, household items and loves handmade and DIY. She has a complete tutorial to make this “Cute felt toast key chain”! I saw a brooch like this on another blog, but you had to buy it so I … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Valentino Aviator Lace Glasses
Sunglasses are a fun and QUICK way to style an outfit. I kinda have a thing for sunglasses at the moment and love these Valentino Sunglasses. I don’t love the price though so here is a quick inexpensive alternative. DIY … Read More...
Paper Lion Mask
The moment I saw this mask is reminded me of The Lion King. If you have ever seen any advertising or playbills from any performance of The Lion King, you just might agree with me!
I am excited to make … Read More...