As I’m working on my new stock for 2016 I’m trying to use some of my old canes and, yes, even my scraps. I’ve been busily looking around the internet to see what other people do with old, boring, tired … Read More...
Ideas For Keeping Your Kitchen Pantry Organized and Beautiful (Is That Possible?)
The kitchen pantry. It’s one of those home spaces that we all despise. Not because of the actual space, but because of the inability to actually keep in organized. If you have a hard time keeping your pantry somewhat orderly, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sculptural ribbon rose brooch
This ribbon flower brooch is gorgeous!! Tanya from Dans de Lakehouse shows how you can make one. It’s made with simple hand stitches, so no sewing machine required. It would be beautiful worn on a dress or jacket, or pinned … Read More...
Technique: Blue Bird Card with Embossed Stencling
Using stencils with texture paste is a great way to add dimension to your cards. You can even add color to the plain paste once it dries with markers. The Remembering Life’s Moments blog has directions for making this lovely … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging rainbow cloud kids can sew
Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial for this felt rainbow cloud that kids can make. The sewing is super simple, but it makes such a cute decoration. It would actually be a good project to introduce sewing … Read More...
Winner-Simple Chic Knits book
Congrats go out to Peggy R. of Lexington, Michigan as she is the winner of Simple Chic Knits: 35 Stylish Patterns to Knit in No Time.
Healthy No Bake Monster Cookie for One
I don’t know about you, but while trying to eat healthy, my sweet tooth has gone into overdrive. I wasn’t a big dessert person before, but I really want sweets more now that I try not to eat them. Arman … Read More...
Tutorial: Key fob wristlet
A key fob wristlet is a fun little project to sew, and it makes a great gift. It’s also a good way to use some of your smaller scraps. Staci from Crafty Stacishows how you can make one.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
As we start getting closer to spring, many of you are starting to think about proms, graduations, bridal showers and maybe even weddings. For those special events, you would like a dessert that the guests enjoy and remember. These strawberry … Read More...
These Boozy Desserts Are Pefect for St. Patrick’s Day
What’s better than a delicious dessert? How about a delicious booze-infused dessert. Baking a Moment blogger Allie Roomberg shares her favorites, including the Baileys
Chocolate Crepe Cake pictured above, in a Country Living slideshow. These recipes are perfect for St. … Read More...
Painted Backgrounds for Art Journaling
If you’re into art journaling (I love it!) or mixed media art then I recommend taking a couple of minutes to read through this post by Carmen Whitehead! Carmen is continuing her Art Journaling 101 series is taking a look at painted … Read More...
Minion Bark
Minions…you either love them or hate them. Depends on my mood on how I feel about them. I could have used some minions yesterday to help with the down internet and computer issues. If you do love minions or know … Read More...
Grab Your Glue Guns! DIY Hot Glue Bowl Tutorial
Would you believe that this adorable bowl/basket is made using something that just about every crafter has in their stash? Hot Glue!
If you’ve got a few minutes to spare or are desperately needing a little bowl to store some … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Boho baby doll blouse
Riva la Diva shows how you can turn a plain t-shirt and some yardage into this Boho baby doll blouse. The sewing is actually very easy, as all the neck line and sleeves are already done for you. All you … Read More...
How to make a St. Patrick’s Day pot o’ gold piggy bank
It’s never too soon to teach kids about saving money and this adorable St. Patrick’s day pot o’ gold piggy bank is just the thing to encourage them to save their money this holiday. It would also be cute to … Read More...
The Ultimate List of 3 Little Pigs Crafts, Lessons and Actvities
It doesn’t matter if you are reading this classic story at home, in school or at church. This is a mega round up of different activities and crafts you can use to enrich the learning and take it one step … Read More...
A Week Of Free Easter Cross Stitch Charts #2
Our Favourite lady Durene Jones. is back with yet another freebie. This time her Cross Stitch freebie is for an Easter Bunny in the garden. This free Easter Chart can be grabbed directly from Durene’s Facebook page. Make sure … Read More...
Eggs, Cozies and Chicks to Knit for Easter
Last year I shared a collection of knit rabbits for you to try for Easter/spring knitting, and I thought this year it would be fun to look at knit eggs, which led me to a few egg cozies and a … Read More...
Freebie: 20’s Fashion Coloring Page
This weeks freebies from Dover Publication includes lots of images from the 20’s, these fashions are big styles on Downton Abby and this coloring page reminds me of Ladys Mary and Edith. Click here to download this lovely page.
-Heather
Tutorial: Tapered corners make a square pillow
When is a square not a square? When it’s a pillow! A pillow cut into a true square will end up with pointy non-square corners when you put the stuffing or pillow form inside. To get a pillow that has … Read More...