Pretend play is lot’s of fun for little ones and continues well in to their tweenage years. I know my 8 year old pretends she is a teenage diva most days. These free printables are easy to make, just use … Read More...
Book Review – Knit Wear Love
The winner is Carmen.
I really thought I had done a giveaway of Amy Herzog’s Knit Wear Love before, but here it is in my pile of books, so here it is for you.
Knit, Wear Love 
does have sweater … Read More...
Free pattern: Pretty fabric tulips
Nothing says spring like a big bunch of tulips! Coats & Clark shares a free pattern for these fabric tulips on their blog, Sewing Secrets. Wires in the petals create blooms that hold their shape. You can make a small … Read More...
Freebie: Spring Coloring Page
Yippee, Spring is finally here! To celebrate you can download this lovely free coloring page designed by Tammy Tutterow. Visit here blog to download the full page.
-Heather
Free Sewing pattern: Reversible fabric headband in women and girls sizes
Sara from Alice + Lois shows how you can make a reversible fabric headband. She has updated an older tutorial to include a free pattern to make them in both women and girls’ sizes. With each side of the headband … Read More...
16 Free Mother’s Day Printables
Are you getting ready for Mother?s Day? These free printables will make it easier.
There are:
- gift tags and wraps,
- candy bar wraps,
- bookmarks,
- coupon books for gifting promised chore duty,
- note paper,
- art prints, and
- a cool little box
Tutorial: Flower Art Beads
The beads in the tutorial are made from ceramic but as she mentions right there in the instructions… they’d work just as well in polymer clay. I love the effect of ceramic glazes and you can do a pretty good … Read More...
Tutorial: Car window suction cup sewing caddy
Being a passenger on a long road trip is a prime opportunity to knock out a hand sewing project. This car window sewing caddy can help keep your notions organized and within easy reach. Aniva guest blogs at Gigi’s Thimble … Read More...
Tips for successful sewing on canvas
Canvas is a good sturdy fabric for sewing projects that will be put to heavy use. It’s not difficult to sew on, but you do need to handle it a little differently to avoid broken needles, thread jams, or skipped … Read More...
Winner – Knit the Sky book and yarn kit
Congrats go out to Patty R. of Rogers, AR as she is the winner of the book Knit the Sky and the yarn and pattern for the Moon Cowl form Leaf Cutter.
DIY Gemstone Gummies
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Here are some cute gem stone gummies that will be a hit at a princess party, bridal shower, wedding shower, sweet 16 and you can create the colors to go with the … Read More...
Make a DIY Photo Booth Frame for $10
Photo booths are a fun addition to graduations, weddings, family reunions, and other special occasions. If you want to add a photo booth to your next event, Happiness is Homemade has a great tutorial explaining how to build a backdrop… Read More...
Tutorial: Simple sunglasses case
Sunny spring days are here! Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make this simple sunglasses case. With no closures to install, it’s an easy project that is well suited for beginners. Or, for … Read More...
Free pattern: Mushroom applique
Call ’em vintage or old, these appliqued mushrooms – circa 1970 book The New Barbara Taylor Book On Quilting by Barbara Taylor – are worth repeating. Published in a time when ‘magic’ mushrooms were a thing, imagine my surprise to … Read More...
Springtime Flowers in Chocolate
Here are some cute chocolate flowers to decorate your desserts with. Melissa D at My Cake School shows you how to create these cute flowers via step by step photos and a video. These would be cute on a cake … Read More...
Build Your Kids Toys Out Of Old Boxes Cause Let’s Face It They Don’t Give A Sh#*
This article by Scary Mommy is really honest. It’s true kids will play with whatever you allow them to play with. Boxes are fun to create with. My only complaint would be making something so great with such detail and … Read More...
Project and Freebies: Altered Mini Altoid Tin Suitcase
Believe it or not this adorable little suitcase started life as an metal Altoids Tin! The Graphics Fairy blog has complete directions on how to apply foam, paint, paper, inks and images to an empty mints tin for a fun … Read More...
10 Dog Themed Coloring Books for Adults
Calling all dog lovers! How amazing are these 10 canine themed adult coloring books?? I love them, the “dazzling dogs” book looks especially fun to me. Which one speaks to you?. I think these would make really great … Read More...
Tutorial: Stencils with Polymer Clay
Here’s a clever tutorial to make a sheet decorated with layers of designs stenciled on with alcohol inks. The result is a fabulous mix of pattern and colour the artist uses to cut shapes from to create modern jewelry from.… Read More...
Project: Paper Purse Card Holder Gift Set
Viki Wizniuk designed this wonderful paper purse with matching card set using a tutorial from Crafty Hallett. She’s listing the supplies she used. lots of photos and a link to the original project instructions over on her blog Wizard’s Hangout.… Read More...