If you know how to make simple stitches and french knots you can add some amazing accents to your stamped images. This wonderful mixed media project was made by stamping and painting on canvas and then adding some easy sewing … Read More...
Happy Easter 2016
Happy Easter! Best wishes for a day filled with fun, love, and family gatherings.
8 Ways to Make Pearl Jewelry
Who doesn’t love a beautiful piece of pearl
jewelry? They are classic jewelry pieces that can go with almost any outfit. Dress your pearls up, dress them down.
Make one of these DIY pieces of jewelry and you’ll be glad … Read More...
Sanding Your Clay
Way back when I started really claying and began to worry about how to finish my work I sanded by hand and hated it. Since I was making small beads, mostly, this was time consuming and painful. Eventually I settled … Read More...
Project: Frog Easel Card
“Ribbit, Ribbit”, that’s frog for how cute is this card? The Cut @ Home blog has directions for making this adorable frog themed easel card. So cute to sit on someone’s desk! Click here for the video tutorial.
-Heather
DIY Biscoff cookies Cookie Butter
Why spend money on a jar of the yummy cookie butter when you can make your own slightly healthier version. If you are able to keep your hands off the Biscoff cookies, then buy an extra package to make … Read More...
A $10 Balloon Arch and More Creative Party Ideas Using Balloons
When you’re on a budget, you can’t go wrong with balloons. They’re the ultimate frugal party decor since they’re colorful and appealing to people of all ages. Visit Wonderful DIY for a roundup of 10 clever ways to incorporate balloons … Read More...
Low Carb Dark Chocolate Layer Cake
Now you can be on your diet and eat your cake too. This low carb, gluten free, cake will allow you to indulge and feel less guilty. Even better there is a low carb frosting to go on top. Harper … Read More...
Tips For Creating a Bee Friendly Garden
Bees tend to get a bad reputations when it comes to being in the outdoors. However, they are a crucial part in our gardens flourishing as they do, and of course in providing honey. If those little buzzing insects don’t … Read More...
Mini Eggs Donuts
Here is a really quick breakfast idea or dessert idea for Easter. It isn’t the healthiest, but once in a while is okay. Might even be a fun treat for the kids to help them go back to school the … Read More...
How To Crochet – Flower Chain
This Crochet Video shows you how to make a flower chain. She refers to them as “Doodle” flowers which I am told do actually exist.
She also shows you how to join the flowers together to create the actual chain … Read More...
Freebie: Easter Basket Clip Art
If you’re working on last minute Easter ideas today here’s a fun clip art printable from My Grafico. Click here to download this colorful Easter basket.
-Heather
Which dye is best for lingerie elastic and notions?
If you want to sew a bra and have all your elastic and notions match, you’re going to have to dye them. Unless you want to stick with all white, and where the fun in that? Sewsnbows did some experimenting … Read More...
5 Benefits of Adult Coloring Books That Changed My Life
This past year has proven that coloring books are not just for kids, adults can benefit from them! Not only is coloring fun, but it is also a simple activity to de-stress, be creative, and be present.
I found this … Read More...
A Guide to Using Different Jewelry Clasps
When making jewelry, there are many different ways to use a simple clasp. This post from the Craftsy Blog does a great way in explaining 8 of the most common types and the most appropriate ways to use them.… Read More...
Tutorial: Spring gift tote from felt
This simple felt tote would make a beautiful gift bag or even last minute Easter basket. Barbara Schneider shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make one. It’s easy to sew up from two layers of … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Chick Figures
Just in time for Easter there’s this cute chick. Using the tools and the artists hands as a scale, the chick is pretty small and would make a great charm if you added a jump ring into the top … Read More...
Homemade Boozy Marshmallow Peeps (Adults Only)
Who said Peeps are just for kids! Well these peeps are definitely for the adults only made with Kahlua, Limoncello, and Chambord to enjoy with your after dinner drinks. A great idea if you are getting together for cocktails with … Read More...
Free pattern: Easter bunny bucket basket
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making an Easter bunny bucket basket. The shape is perfect for an Easter egg hunt, with plenty of space to hold the eggs as they’re found. It would also … Read More...
Easter Surprise Cookies
A cookie is great on its own, but when you find a surprise inside it is even better. Gina from Pink Wings shows you how to create these cookies that you can fill with your favorite candy. A great dessert … Read More...