I recently posted cross stitch on a strainer and today I have another beautiful embroidery piece, this time on the iron plate covers. And if this is intriguing to you pop on over to The Gallery of Contemporary Textile Artists … Read More...
Icee Cupcakes
photo credit: Crazy for Crust
Nothing says summer like an Icee on hot summer day! What a treat that was growing up! These cupcakes will be perfect for your next summer party. Plus, they are mini size, which gives them … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy upcycled jeans clutch
This zippered clutch is super easy to make out of an old pair of jeans! Paper & Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Add a little strap to turn it into a wristlet. I think you could … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies
photo credit: Center Cut Cook
I would be happy with a chocolate chip cookie or two, but I would be even more happy to have one with hot chocolate fudge oozing out of the middle. Ashley at Center Cut Cook … Read More...
Unique Ideas to Make a Raised Garden Bed
Raised bed gardening is a great way to add some depth and dimension to your space. Step it up a notch from the usual garden plan to one of these unique ideas. You just may fall in love with one.… Read More...
Chemical Free Children’s Toothpaste You Can Make At Home
Making your own toothpaste seems rather frugal but most people who make their own products are doing it for totally different reasons. Sometimes DIY is more expensive than store bought, it’s usually about chemicals and additives. Do you know what … Read More...
DIY Mini Water Blobs
These fun Mini Water Blobs will leave your kids in pearls of laughter! Even the adults will have heaps of fun!
Knit Yourself a Can Cozy
It’s great when you can knit things you will use all the time, and one summertime essential that can easily be knit is a can cozy. These little sleeves keep condensation off your hands when your beverage gets sweaty, adn … Read More...
Project: Stamped Graduation Cards
Know lots of up coming graduates? Nichol Magourik has a video tutorial on her blog showing how to stamp up a bunch of fun graduation cards (good for a girl or a guy) all at once. Click here to watch.… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s apron using a basic bodice pattern
Kitchen time is more fun when you’ve got a cute apron to wear! Kirstin at Kojodesigns shows how you can make the cutest apron using a dress bodice as your pattern. She shows it for a girl, but this would … Read More...
12 DIY Stool Ideas Using The IKEA Bekvam
Got a stool to restyle? Here are 12 ideas!
If you have an IKEA nearby, you have probably stopped in once or twice, yes? I love just walking around that store. Claire from Pillar Box Blue has gathered together 12 … Read More...
Sue Spargo: InstaStitch Log Cabin Lap Quilt
Choose cotton or wool and you can make a lap quilt Sue Spargo says is just right for patchwork and embroidery beginners. To complete the project, you will need to refer to her book, Creative Stitching. However, the free part … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute infinity scarf
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made this infinity scarf in less than 5 minutes! Then, she wrote up a tutorial so you could do it too. Make one – or a few – to give a punch … Read More...
Super Cute Craft Room Tour
Jaime from Raising Up Rubies, takes us on a tour of her adorable and efficiently organized craft room. Lucky for her she has a handy husband who made the majority of the furniture in her room from scratch.
Jaime explains … Read More...
Tutorial: Diamond Weave Quilt Block
Maureen Cracknell did a guest post at Janome Blog to share how she made a quilt block she calls Diamond Weave. The tutorial showcases her fabric collections, Wild & Free and Fleet & Flourish.
Make 36 blocks and sew them … Read More...
Tutorial: All the Essentials tote bag
Kristi from Schnitzel & Boo shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her All the Essentials tote bag. It has pockets inside and out to organize all the things you carry around with you. It would make a … Read More...
Technique: Paper Marbling
Dana Joy has directions for an easy marbling technique using Alcohol Ink refills and glossy type water color paper. These make wonderful backgrounds to stamp over top for cards, ATC’s, collage or any paper crafting project. Click here to visit … Read More...
Project: Graduation Cap Gift Card Holder Box
It’s graduation time! Grab your scoring board and some card stock and make this fun graduation cap box, it’s the perfect size to hold a gift card or money or even a few Graduation treats like cupcakes or chocolates. Designer … Read More...
Tutorial: Tips for setting perfect snaps
Don’t fear setting snaps! Colette Patterns shares some tips for setting perfect snaps in a post on their blog, The Coletterie. The article starts by explaining the parts of the snap and then gives tips for setting them. Read their … Read More...
Winner – DIY Handlettering book
Congrats go out to Karla S. of Lincoln, NE as she is the winner of DIY Handlettering: From Monogrammed Pillows to Personalized Stationery–25 Handcrafted, Handlettered Projects You Can Make!