So this weekends family time should be spent hosting your own Mini Olympics and no I don’t mean pumping the kids full of carbs and sending them off to training at 4am. But like any athlete young or old it … Read More...
Knit Simple, Removable Pillow Covers without Buttonholes
Knitting pillow covers is an easy way to add a little homemade flair to your decor, but it is usually important to be able to wash the pillow cases from time to time.
It was a problem that stumped JD … Read More...
Tutorial: Mason jar sewing kit
Everything is cuter in mason jars. That goes for sewing kits, too. (And sewing kits are pretty cute to begin with, I think.) Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a … Read More...
Freebie: Girl Picking Flowers Digital Stamp
Sadly the Don and Daisy stamps blog has ended but as a way to say goodbye they’ve got this adorable free digi stamp you can download for free. Click here to get it.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring … Read More...
Free Wedding Printables
Wedding and party decorations can get quite spendy if you aren’t careful. Why not do a little of those yourself by adding some great printables. This post from Tatertots and Jello offers up some FREE printables you can use at … Read More...
Feature Friday: Alex’s Misfit Toys
Today’s Feature Friday post is the Etsy shop: Alex’s Misfit Toys. Alex says she “was raised in a family of geeks, so naturally I carried on the tradition!” She started selling on Etsy as more of a hobby than anything … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled leather jacket tote bag
That tired looking leather jacket at the thrift can become an awesome new tote for yourself! Anielska Aniela shares a tutorial showing how she created this lined tote bag out of a recycled leather jacket. The lining is made from … Read More...
Tutorial | Back-to-School Paper Pencils
Craft up these fun paper pencils for all your back-to-school projects. This is a great one to do with your kids!
You’ll need:
A4 cardstock
: white, off-white, and grayPaper pad or your favourite patterned paper
Gold foil sticker
Autumn Leaves from Clay
These autumn leaves decorate a ring base and make delightful earrings. The actual process uses a combination of texturing, chalk, inks and acrylic paint to build up layers of rich, autumn colours on a neutral base clay. Miheala of Beads … Read More...
Project: Butterfly Collage
The Art Journey Design Team blog has directions for making a pretty little stamped butterfly collage. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures associate the butterfly with … Read More...
Free pattern: Hidden heart flap sunglasses case
I Spy DIY shares a free pattern to make the cutest heart sunglasses case. When it’s closed, the case is a simple rectangle. The heart happens when you open it up. The shape of the flap and the contrast lining … Read More...
Bailey’s Ice Cream Coffee
It’s almost Friday and this is the perfect end to a long week! The recipe is for one glass, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make more. You could also skip the Bailey’s if you would like to make it … Read More...
Ikea Hack – Map Lined Lamp Shade
Lamp shades can make or break a room. There are so many different options when you go to the store, but why settle for those boring old shades that your best friend has the same of? Update your favorite lampshade … Read More...
Twix Icebox Cake
Love the flavors of a Twix candy bar? Then you need to make this no bake icebox cake. A dessert for the summer without heating up your house with the oven. Malinda from Countryside Cravings shares how to make this … Read More...
Make Report Writing Easier with this Visual Format
As children learn to write, they are also learning how to tell stories. Often when kids are starting to write stories we encourage drawing a picture and writing about what is shown, whether they are retelling a favorite fairy tale … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy D-ring belts
Audrey from Audrey’s Reflection shows how easy it is to make D-ring belts for kids. They’re a quick solution for pants that fit too loose in the waist. The size is completely adjustable as your child grows, which is always … Read More...
Mexican Chicken Salad
Up your chicken salad game, by adding some Mexican flavors to the mix. As much as I love chicken salad, I can get bored with it real easy. This recipe from Donell at Nutmeg and Thyme adds corn, beans and … Read More...
Cross Stitch for Left-Handed People
As a knitter, I know that there can be a big difference in how handcrafts work depending on which hand is dominant for you. My daughter is left-handed, too, so I have to think about this when I’m teaching her … Read More...
Recycled pine cone owl
This is almost as cute as those cute baby animal videos that you find yourself watching and can’t stop. I want to make a whole family of these little guys and all I have to do is pick up pine … Read More...
Tutorial: Outdoor round floor cushions
Torie Jayne shares a tutorial for making these stylish round floor cushions. They’re suitable for outdoor use because she treated the fabric to make it water and oil resistant. The flat round cushions stack easily but provide a soft space … Read More...