Don’t let your dog miss out on all the ice cream fun this summer! Here’s a simple recipe for tasty frozen dog treats that your pooch is sure to love. You can see the full dog recipe here.
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Sewing birthday party inspiration
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can throw a birthday party a sewing enthusiast will love! Her sewing theme birthday party tour has all the inspiration you need for decorations and snacks! Plus, many of the items can … Read More...
4 Fun Back to School paper crafts for kids
These 4 paper crafts are surely going to excite the kids about school time. The great thing is, I have included crafts for all ages, ranging from younger kids to teens! The paper pen holder and origami organiser are great … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Cat ear headband
Cat costumes are pretty easy to make – even last minute – but you need a good set of cat ears to get the complete look. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial showing how you … Read More...
How to make a witch’s boot Halloween decoration
If you read this blog every day I bet you might think I am going a little nuts. It seems every day I am going back and forth from a Halloween to Christmas craft. Today is Halloween! This adorable witch … Read More...
New Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog 2018 Part 2
I’m back with another look at some of the products from the brand new Stampin’ Up Holiday catalog for 2018! If you missed part one click here to check it out.
This years catalog is filled with wonderful stamp sets, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: DIY reusable snack bags
These resealable snack bags give you the convenience of a zip top plastic bag but they can be washed and reused again and again. Dafhtne from My Golden Thimble shows how you can make them. This tutorial has a clever … Read More...
Halloween Products 2018
Scrapbook Update has a huge round up of collections from loads of different paper crafting companies featuring all their lines for Halloween this year. You’ll find availability dates and link to the sites who are carrying them.
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Travel Hybrid Layout
Katrina made this cheerful travel layout using a combo of real pattern papers and digital images she print and die cut. She filmed a video showing how she put her hybrid page together.
DIY Unicorn Button Art Tutorial
Unicorns are super popular right now, and seem to be one of the top choices for nursery or child’s bedroom decorations.
I wanted to create a simple yet beautiful wall art piece for a little girl’s bedroom and came up … Read More...
Tutorial: Teaching a child basic hand sewing skills
Sewing a basic running stitch seems like a simple task – until you try to teach it to a young child. The hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness that’s required can be a challenge for young hands. Trixie from Coloured Buttons … Read More...
Winter Bouquet Card
I’m seeing a trend in fall and winter cards this year withlots of florals and greenery. This lovely winter bouquet card was created by Jill Foster using a new stamp from Penny Black. She watercolored the image then added a … Read More...
Washi Tape Shapes Layout
Kathleen created her own pattern paper shapes by laying different patterned washi tapes from Willow Lane side by on cardstock and then die cutting them with circles. They add great texture and pattern to her scrapbook page.
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Tutorial: How to wash the smell out of vintage sheets
If you’ve ever purchased fabrics or linens from thrift stores or estate sales, then you know about that “vintage fabric smell.” Sometimes a good washing will get that smell out, but sometimes the smell lingers even after its been washed. … Read More...
Knit an Owl for Halloween or Any Other Time
Owls tend to be associated with Halloween, so having the spooky holiday coming up is all the reason I need to knit an owl.
The Obligatory Owl pattern from Rabbit Hole Knits (aka Sara Elizabeth Kellner) is knit in the … Read More...
DIY Beach Critter Favors
Are you planning a beach wedding? How cute are these little beach critters. These DIY Gold beach trinkets can be used as name place settings, table numbers, Wedding favors or even use them as decorations amongst the tables. See the … Read More...
Machine Embroidery Dimensional Butterfly
Take your machine embroidery to the next level with unique 3D applique designs! Use the first file to stitch each creature’s wings as a freestanding piece, then use the second to stitch the body and hold everything together. These designs |
DIY Mermaid Sequin Hair Clip
This DIY Sequin Mermaid hair clip is so pretty. It is very easy to make and is suitable for all ages of kids including tweens and teens. The sequins are simply glued on to the base making it a non-sewing … Read More...
Kindergarten Counting with Dominoes and Cards
When kids are learning numbers and counting it is great to use lots of different activities and games to reinforce those concepts.
This simple kindergarten counting activity from Planning Playtime is easy to teach to kids and to modify in … Read More...
Three Winter Squirrel Cards
Lawn Fawn Stamps and Simon Says Stamp have teamed up for an exclusive colab for Stamptember. Offering this adorable Nutty or Nice stamp and coordinating die sets and it’s only available at Simon Says. It will make the cutest winter … Read More...