It happens that a couple of different projects involving coffee have been submitted to me to share lately, so I thought I’d pair them up for anyone looking for some fun knitting projects for the kitchen or a semi-homemade gift … Read More...
Skinny Butter Cookie Sticks
photo credit: Sugary Winzy
These butter cookies cut into skinny sticks would be a fun craft idea for a barbecue or birthday party. You can tint the cookies to match any theme. Sugary Winzy tinted some of the cookies blue … Read More...
Grapevine Earrings Tutorial
A fun pair of earrings can make a huge difference to your wardrobe. If you like to have a unique piece to show off, you may want to try out these fun grapevine earrings. Not only are they fairly simple … Read More...
Berries and Yogurt Breakfast Tart with Granola Crust
photo credit: Recipe Runner
The tart is no longer just for dessert. Actually I always ate my tart for any meal, but this is a healthier option in the morning. This tart would make a beautiful presentation at your brunch … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to make floor length drapes
Floor length drapes add drama to a room. Delia from Delia Creates shows an easy way you can make them yourself. Making them yourself allows you to choose exactly the fabric you want, which is a huge advantage over the … Read More...
Scrapbooking Shortcuts for Title Work & Embellishing
Learn a bunch of different ways you can make titles, journaling and embellishments more simply with these tips and tricks from the Creative Team at Get It Scrapped.
Find fun and ingenious ways to quickly get titles on your page, … Read More...
Red, White, and Blue Deviled Eggs
photo credit: mom dot
The all time favorite at every gathering is the deviled egg. You can add some color to your hard boiled eggs to go with the patriotic them of Memorial Day, 4th of July, or any summer … Read More...
Watermelon Drink Dispenser
photo credit: Debra Stellen
Here is the wow factory at your next barbecue or event. Debra Stellen created this dispenser and is kind enough to share how to create your own. You can serve the watermelon that you scoop out … Read More...
Tutorial: Make narrow tucks with a quarter inch presser foot
Quilters love a quarter inch seam presser foot to get perfect seam allowances. Sew4Home shows another use for this foot. They show how to make perfect narrow tucks using the quarter inch seam presser foot. Use the tucks as a … Read More...
Freebie: Puppy Dog Coloring Page
If like me there’s been lots of rain where you live and you’re stuck inside go grab some Colored Pencils or markers and a cup of tea and print out this adorable puppy coloring page. It’s free to download from … Read More...
Captain America Kids Drink
photo credit: A Worthey Read
This drink makes me want to be a kid again. Besides a superhero party, this would be a cool drink to serve at your Memorial Day and 4th of July celebrations. You could even surprise … Read More...
Sandwich Cookie Pops
photo credit: Marisa’s Italian Kitchen
These cute sandwich cookie pops would be great at your next party. You could make them for a bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, last day of school or for a bake sale. Marisa creates these … Read More...
Eton Mess
photo credit: Recipes to Remember
What is Eton Mess? It is an English dessert served at Eton’s College annual cricket game according to Wikipedia. It consists of strawberries, bananas, meringue, and cream. It looks like the perfect light and airy … Read More...
13 ways to reuse your empty thread spools
What do you do with your empty thread spools? Don’t just throw them away! Empty spools are craft supplies! Crafting a Green World has some ideas for you, 13 of them to be exact. From home decor to holiday fun … Read More...
Rain Drop Cake Recipe
photo credit:Chopstick Chronicles
Last month I introduced you to a hot trending item called the rain drop cake dessert. It looks like a drop of water on your plate. I knew someone would show us how to recreate this dessert. … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat out microwave bowl holder
Make a bowl holder to protect your hands from a hot bowl after its been in the microwave! Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shares a tutorial showing how to make one. They’re made to store flat, but the … Read More...
Cement Projects You Just Can’t Resist
DIY cement projects can be a little intimidating. Not only is it tough to get the perfect consistency of mud, but if you make a bit of a mistake, once it’s dry, it’s pretty much permanent. However, thanks to this … Read More...
DIY Glowing Fairy Bottle
Learn how to make a glowing fairy bottle, from guest blogger Sara of Bitz & Giggles on The Playtime Press blog. Doesn’t that sound magical?
She uses a submersible LED light to make it glow, but even without that, … Read More...
10 Great succulent plant ideas
This really caught my eye-bright blue and purple succulents. Turns out these have been lightly spray painted. I also read that you can put food coloring in water and water the plants to change color which I have to try:… Read More...
Free Pattern – Tartan Washcloths
Sometimes getting people to try new things is really hard. This is why I love this pattern. It creates a traditional looking dishcloth. Which makes converting people a whole lot easier when something looks familiar. Give it a try! See … Read More...