I love these Old style font tote bags. The message is simple and let’s face it who doesn’t need another tote bag? A very touching DIY gift for your Bridal party. You could add more items to the tote if … Read More...
DIY Burlap Flag Tutorial
Love this Burlap cushion cover tutorial. It is perfect for the front porch or the BBQ setting out the back. A great DIY project for the older child or tween. Burlap Cushion Tutorial for 4th of July.
Technique: Inlay-ed Die Cut Card
Here’s a cool way to use your die cuts to make a card but with adding layers or bulk. Sandy Allnock will show you how to lay out, die cut, water color and inlay those dies for a cute (and … Read More...
Easy Activities for Letter Recognition
Recognizing letters is an important activity to help kids get ready for learning to read, and there are a lot of fun and easy ways to get kids interested in playing with letters.
These letter recognition activity ideas from Planning … Read More...
Giveaway: One Piece Knits
Andie is the winner.
I’m guessing pretty much every knitter starts out knitting flat, but a lot of knitters never (or at least rarely) look back once they learn how to knit in the round.
Circular knitting is perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Picnic blanket tote bag
Make a picnic blanket tote bag to take with you to summertime picnics, park days, and firework displays! Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how you can make one. Keep it in the trunk … Read More...
How to Organize School Paperwork
Getting a handle on all the paperwork and art work that comes home from school can be quite the task, especially if you want to use them in your memory keeping system.
This post over at Simplified Bee is one … Read More...
Creating Molds for Polymer Clay
Like making canes, I notice everyone has their own approach to making molds. Lynn Lunger, Una Odd, shares hers in this step by step tutorial. Like Lynn, I’m a fan of Amazing Mold Putty even if mine tends to … Read More...
Thyme Blood Orange Mimosa
photo credit: The Charming Detroiter
Here is a new flavored mimosa to serve along with the classic at your next brunch or party. The beautiful color from the blood orange will be perfect for a bridal shower. The thyme flavor … Read More...
Tutorial: Patriotic fabric wreath, no sewing required
Looking for a cute project for 4th of July? Check out this fabric wreath! You can make it with no sewing required. Kelly from Here Comes the Sun created this cute scrap fabric wreath for 4th of July. She shares … Read More...
Spicy Bacon and Corn Dip
photo credit: KookMeNow
I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for a new dip to try. As much as I love my basic dips, sometimes you need a change and some spice. This dip will be a great … Read More...
Matcha Mille Crepe Cake (Green Tea Flavored)
photo credit: Rice n’ Flour
This beautiful layered cake would be wonderful for a bridal or wedding shower. I love the green color it gets from the matcha powder. A very light and slightly sweet dessert for the summer time. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own shoes!
Nhi from Detective Houndstooth shares her latest sewing achievement – she made her own shoes! And they are SOOOO awesome! Color me impressed! If making shoes is on your bucket list as well, check out her post. She tells how … Read More...
How To Avoid Getting Sick On A Plane
This article by Skyscanner.com tells you some home truths about flying on Aeroplanes. Are they really capsules of germs? Um apparently Yes ,but you’re safer in the air then on the tarmac. Here is why.
… Read More...A 2013 report conducted for
Stars and Stripes Deviled Eggs
photo credit: Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Here is a way to add some patriotic color to your deviled eggs, without dyeing the eggs red and blue. Use red and blue edible writing pens to make your stars and … Read More...
Free Crochet Vide0o – Winsome Stitch
Crochet tutorial that teaches you how to do this very pretty crochet stitch that uses puff stitch shells off set for a beautiful effect.
For written pattern http://www.meladorascreations.com/win…
Left Handed version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kHBn…
Kutch Embroidery – Squares In A Row
This week we have another Kutch Embroidery stitch to share with you. This one is classed Squares in a row. It’s perfect for borders or accents. I would love to see this one on a belt for a true bohemian … Read More...
DIY 4th of July Flag Banner
Use lace, ribbon and fabric to create this patriotic banner. Perfect for 4th of July Celebrations and party decor. You can grab the full tutorial from our sister site Craftbits.com. Want more 4th of July project for kids? Then … Read More...
Project: Masculine Mixed Media Tag
Happy Father’s Day to all the great dad’s out there! In honor of Father’s Day here’s a fantastic masculine tag designed by Tim Holtz. As usual it’s made with lots of great products and techniques like rubber stamping, collage, die … Read More...
Free pattern: Fast fat quarter bonnet
This fabric bonnet is such a pretty accessory for a little girl’s summertime outfit! Raeanne from BeforeNAfterDesigns shares a free pattern for this summertime bonnet at Create Kids Couture. You can make it from just a fat quarter of fabric … Read More...