Paper Plates
have never looked so beautiful. These birds are made from cut out paper plates. I think the key to making them looks so beauitful is the use of oil pastels and water colors. These would look amazing hanging … Read More...
Project: Tree Swing Stamped Canvas
This wonderful mixed media canvas project was designed by Vicky at Clips N’ Cuts. She used large rubber stamps, paints, gesso, stencils, beads, paper and more for this lovely art piece. She’s sharing a step by step video tutorial of … Read More...
Using the “Sell on Etsy” Smartphone App
If you have an Etsy store, do you work only from your computer or have you tried out the Sell on Etsy app yet?
Etsy has two apps available for your iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. The “Etsy” app is … Read More...
Tutorial: Serged fabric sensory blocks
Miranda from One Little Minute shows how she uses her serger to sew up fabric sensory blocks to give as baby gifts. Using a serger (or overcast or zig zag stitch on a regular sewing machine) makes this a quick … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging sleeve for mini quilt
Mini quilts need a vertical place to shine. Annette, of Quilted Sunshine, has you covered. There, she shares her way to add a sleeve to the back. Timing is important for getting a professional looking finish. Notice the edges of … Read More...
How to Make a Giant Paper Flower
Are you looking for some ideas of great big decor pieces to use at your next event? This giant paper flower may be exactly the answer you have been looking for. They are pretty easy to make, and make a … Read More...
DIY Colorful Wood Bead Necklace
Chunky colorful beads are a great way to make your own statement pieces. Not only are they totally unique, but so simple to put something together. Check out this post from the blog Journey into Creativity to see just how … Read More...
Tutorial: Mother’s Day fingerprint skirt
Mother’s Day is coming soon! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a fingerprint skirt for mom to wear on her special day. She had her kids help, using their fingerprints to create a confetti-like polka dot … Read More...
Mother’s Day “You’re So Cool” Ice Cream Gift
Print off an easy ice cream gift tag for Mother’s Day to celebrate Mom with something super sweet! This is such a cute way to surprise a mom with her favourite treat. Pick up a few flavors and don’t forget … Read More...
Freebie | Watercolor Mother’s Day Card
Free Mother’s Day printable card with watercolor flowers. This is a truly gorgeous one! Use as a card or as decor for your home or Mother’s Day event. It comes in JPG format so it’s very versatile.
Source: Freebie … Read More...
DIY Mother’s Day Cards
Get out your stash of pom poms (you know you have some), and get busy making these cute cards for Mother’s Day. I think the kids would really making enjoy these fun and unique cards. Send them to your special … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy knit fabric poncho
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make this poncho from knit fabric. It’s super easy to make – just one seam and no edges to finish! It’s a great layering piece to wear on a cool spring … Read More...
DIY Nail Polish Ladybugs To Make
Have you seen the technique where you use nail polish and wire to make flowers? It’s been around for a couple of years and it is pretty neat.
I love this unique twist on the same technique, only instead of … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress up crown and cape
Kids’ dress up and pretend play is made all the more fun when they have costumes to go along with it! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a crown and a cape. These two costume pieces … Read More...
Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
What a fun way to spend the afternoon with the kids. We love pretzel bites! Especially when we are hungry at the mall. The perfect snack and still room for dinner. These are a fun treat that you can also … Read More...
Healthier Cinnamon Roll Baked Pancake
Time to rejoice! Now you can eat a cinnamon pancake without the guilt. Actually, I would feel less guilty if they didn’t make them the size of the plate, but then you wouldn’t have the drama. This pancake is made … Read More...
10+ Graduation Party Games and Activities
If you’re looking for creative ways to keep your guests entertained at a graduation party, Play. Party. Plan. can help. They’ve assembled a Graduation party roundup of fun ways to encourage everyone to mingle, including photo booth props, a memory … Read More...
30 great “May the 4th be with you” Star Wars crafts
Do you celebrate “May the 4th be With You”? I haven’t in the past as I would call myself a casual Star Wars fan. I like the movies and I believe the first Star Wars movie might have been my … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Embroidered coffee mug cozy
This mug cozy would make the sweetest teacher gift! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make one, and includes a free pattern for the cute “But First, Coffee” message embroidered … Read More...
Mint Julep Poke Cake
It’s getting close to Kentucky Derby time, get your favorite hat and of course glass of mint julep ready for sipping. Or you can try this mint julep poke cake by Tanya from Lemons for Lulu. This boozy cake will … Read More...