Congratulations to Pamela!
Last week I told you about my experience with the Zippy Loom, a customizable knitting loom set made to work with super bulky and jumbo yarns.
If you’d like a chance to give the system a … Read More...
Project: Halloween Milk Carton Box
Hand out Halloween goodies in style this year with this adorable milk carton shaped box. Make it from cardstock and then decorate it with Halloween rubber stamps or stickers. Torico from the Stamparadise blog has a pattern template with scoring … Read More...
Free pattern: Fat quarter purse
This free purse pattern from Vanessa of Tried & True is easy to make and fat quarter friendly. You’ll need two coordinating fat quarters – one for the outside and one for the lining. There’s a pocket on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy faux leather book covers
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these awesome faux leather book covers. They’re super easy to make from faux leather or vinyl, with a strap of fold over elastic wrapping … Read More...
7 Ways to Improve Your Handwriting Today
Using your handwriting on your scrapbook pages is a good way to leave a piece of yourself on your layouts for future generations (or even the current ones!) to reminisce.
However we live in the digital age, and beautiful penmanship … Read More...
Polymer Clay River Rocks and Beach Stones
Maria Jam Brown, the Blonde Crow, has a pdf tutorial with several faux stone techniques. There’s a recipe for a great smooth beach stone to complete your polymer clay summer accessories or decorations.
Make a variety of faux stones for … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper pocket caddy
Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shows how you can sew a diaper pocket caddy. The fabric organizer hangs on the back of a crib and has pockets for diapers and wipes and other toiletries you need to keep at hand. When … Read More...
Tortilla-less Chicken Enchilada Bake
Mexican food is one of our go to easy and fast meals. Plus, I love it. This dish is perfect because it is low-cal, gluten-free and Paleo. Make this dish for dinner and enjoy the leftovers the next day. Megan … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy travel makeup bag
Who wants to lug around a big makeup bag when traveling light? Ann from Duct Tape and Denim shows how you can make a travel makeup bag that’s just big enough to pack your essentials. You can keep the big … Read More...
Easy Mug Cake Recipe
One of my favorite creations, mug cakes. Easy to make and cures that sweet tooth without having to worry about a full cake of temptations. Cherry Tea Cakes has a two ingredient cake mix. Take any cake mix and soda … Read More...
Oven-Baked Zucchini Tots
Here is a way to get your kids to eat more veggies and use up those extra zucchinis in your garden. Who wants to eat plain veggies. No one! We got lucky with our girl, but there are some that … Read More...
16 DIY Projects Book Lovers Can’t Resist
There are few things better in life than a good book. If you love getting lost in a good store then you know what I mean. There’s just something about escaping to that “other world” and dreaming up your own … Read More...
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Here is a way to have a hot warm breakfast on those school mornings. This make ahead breakfast casserole can be prepared the night before and cook while you are getting ready the next morning. Kasey from All Things Mama … Read More...
Algerian Eye Stitch Tutorial
Here is a great step by step tutorial on how to do the Algerian Eye Stitch.
This is a stitch often found on canvas needlework, pulled work embroidery and forms of counted thread work.Worked on even weave embroidery fabric, it … Read More...
Freebie: The sun shines over floodwaters
Twenty parishes in Louisiana, USA, endured historic flooding this week. Artist Asja Boro created this work, a free download at The Free Art Project, with no thought to this event, how could she? But, as soon as I saw it, … Read More...
Project: Folded Origami Pencil Organizer
Looking for a nifty way to store and organize your Colored Pencils, brushes, Brush Pens, pens or markers? Try this amazing folded origami pop up organizer. It’s made with two art canvases and brown paper (I think you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a patchwork pincushion from your tiniest fabric scraps
Here’s a quick project to use up some of your smallest scraps! Heather from The Sewing Loft t shows how you can use them to make this pretty patchwork pincushion. A strip of patchwork across the pincushion showcases your scraps.… Read More...
Folded Paper Bracelet Tutorial
Folded paper jewelry is definitely not a new technique by any means, but I’ll admit it is something I haven’t thought about for quite a while. How fun would this be for a great weekend project or after school activity … Read More...
Freebie: Spiral Notebook Card SVG File
The SVG Cuts blog has this free Spiral Notebook Card cut file to download for free. Use it for teacher or back to school cards, journaling, planners and more. SVG Cuts says “all downloads are in Zip format and include … Read More...
Cotton Candy Champagne Cocktails
The beverage that makes you feel like a kid, but you can only enjoy as an adult. A beautiful beverage to enjoy at a bridal shower, DIY wedding or for the upcoming holidays. Jennifer Lee at Kirbie’s Cravings uses Rosé … Read More...