Got too much yarn laying around? Don’t know what to do will those pieces? This cute little yarn bird is super fun and easy to make. Check out the tutorial and give it a try! This craft tutorial is easy … Read More...
Project: Minecraft Creeper Card
Know someone who loves to play Minecraft? Here’s an awesome Creeper birthday card! Emily Leiphart designed it using pixelated die cuts and it even has a light up feature! Visit her blog Art From the Heart for her tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Harry Potter hooded towel
Got a young Harry Potter
fan in your house? Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Harry Potter hooded towel. It’s perfect for after bath time or to take the pool! The hood has Harry’s signature … Read More...
Round Hanger Necklace Tutorial
No, I’m not talking about hangers that you would find in your closet. These are jewelry hangers, and by attaching some together, you can make a beautiful necklace just like the one in the picture.
See the tutorial here: DIY … Read More...
DIY: Folded Envelopes from any Paper
Learn how to make folded envelopes from any sheet of vintage paper, or any pretty paper that you like.
The process involves using a ruler and lots of trial and error, but the joy is in the process right?
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Tutorial: It’s a Cinch leather handle tote bag
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make her It’s a Cinch beach bag. It is indeed an easy bag to make, and it has a drawstring around the top you can cinch in or leave open. A recycled … Read More...
Technique: Multi Colored Heat Embossed Card Background
There are so many things you can do with really large stamps and Laurel Beard has a terrific idea on how to add several different colors of embossing powders to a large background stamp for a cool card background. So … Read More...
Caipirinha Sorbet
Caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil. If you are having a Olympics viewing with your friends, you could create this Caipirinha Sorbet by Eileen at Baking Sense. It is made with an ice cream maker, but that is no … Read More...
Gumball Machine Terrarium
This fun terrarium idea puts a whole new twist on plant decor. You can mix it up to be any colors to match your home and choose whatever succulents you like best. With a few supplies from the craft store … Read More...
Chocolate Truffle Raspberries
I would probably have to buy extra raspberries, because I would end up eating the raspberries while melting the chocolate. This is a cute dessert that would be perfect for a small gathering. Otherwise, you could drizzle the chocolate truffle … Read More...
Basic Flower Cane in Polymer Clay
Before I got a pasta machine – that was about 3 years into what I call my Serious Fimo Polymer Clay phase – I made canes without it using my rolling pin, a ruler, and taped down markers to use … Read More...
How to Make a Mermaid Cake
Here is a cute little mermaid cake that you can make for a mermaid themed or sea themed party. Jennifer Tammy at Sugar, Spice and Glitter shares how to frost the cake to look like mermaid scales. This is an … Read More...
Science Experiments for Learning about Smell
It just so happened that after I wrote about exploring the senses of taste and sound earlier this week, I came across this post from iGameMom all about science experiments to learn about smell.
These activities explore how we … Read More...
Tiny, 3,000 Year Old Ball of Yarn Found
The origins of knitting have always been murky because our raw materials are biodegradable. We know that the oldest piece of knitting that has been found is about 3,000 years old, but its sophistication (a sock with intricate colorwork) indicates … Read More...
Harry Potter Inspired Acid Pops
If you aren’t a Harry Potter fan, these pops sound like something terrible and you need to warn everyone to stay away. With Harry Potter’s birthday and the new book coming out tomorrow, you may want to surprise your Potter … Read More...
The Best Veggie Sandwich
I don’t know about you, but there is nothing like a cucumber or tomato sandwich on a hot day in the summer. In the summer and many days throughout the year, I just don’t feel like eating meat and a … Read More...
DIY Table Runner Made from Paint Sticks
A fun and unique table runner can be a great focal point for any table decorations. If you aren’t into sewing very much, but still like the idea of having something on your table top, this idea may be just … Read More...
Greek Yogurt and Honey Mini Berry Muffins
I’m so excited to finally go blueberry picking this weekend. I’ll have to make sure to hide some berries to bake with. These healthy muffins by Sherri at The Well Floured Kitchen, will be perfect for breakfast or a snack … Read More...
Cross Stitch the Olympic Rings
The Olympics are almost here, and it’s a lot of fun to incorporate crafting into the celebration. I mean, you’re going to be watching a lot of TV anyway, right? So why not stitch something Olympic-themed while you’re at it?… Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric pokeball
If you want to sew something your kids will love, look no further than this fabric Pokeball. Kristen from Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern and tutorial. She stuffed hers with pillow stuffing, but I think it might be … Read More...