Years and years ago I used to make bangle bracelets from clay. I cut and shaped aluminum strips into cores and carefully covered. They were a little touchy to do but pretty art jewellery. I’ve been pondering cuffs and bangles … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Curved skirt apron with button accents
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this pretty apron with a curved skirt and button accents. I’m also loving the angled pockets trimmed out with decorative scalloped stitches. If your machine doesn’t make this stitch, you could also sew … Read More...
Leprechaun Knitting Patterns
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, and in the past I have shared knitting patterns with shamrocks and a variety of Aran patterns for you to stitch up for the holiday.
This year I thought I’d look to see … Read More...
Peanut Butter Flourless Chocolate Cake
Here is a simple cake that look decadent with the swirly decorative topping. Since it is flourless, it is also gluten free. If you have nut allergies, maybe use a different product or replace the peanut butter with white chocolate. … Read More...
Free pattern: Long sleeved raglan sweatshirt
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn is sharing a free pattern for a long sleeved raglan sweatshirt. Raglan sleeves are super easy to sew and have a great casual look. Make it from a lighter weight knit for transition to spring, … Read More...
Maple Bacon Cake Pops
Every fourth Sunday in March is Maple Sunday. You are able to visit farms that make maple syrup and learn the process and enjoy some fresh maple syrup. The smell is heavenly! I bet the smell is heavenly when making … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute easy fairy princess cape
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make this dreamy princess cape for little girls. The dress-up cape is a full cape with a hood, but made from tulle for a floaty ethereal look. Melissa … Read More...
23 Essential Wholesale Terms for Indie Crafters
This post is a good reference for us indie business owners or Etsy shops. owners. Katie Hunt is on CreativeLive and she is teaching crafters how to enter into the wholesale market!
She is breaking it down into very … Read More...
Make Your Own Dream Catchers!
Dream catchers are a perfect way to tie in that bohemian look into any space. This tutorial from the blog Charm Silkiner is a great way to make a set of these beautiful hoops for your own home. Make one … Read More...
Kung Fu Panda Noodle Soup – Free Recipe
I really admire people that can watch a movie or read a book and get inspiration to create a meal, drink, or dessert from them. Like Butterbeer from Harry Potter. I know you guys have enjoyed any recipe with Butterbeer! … Read More...
Get Ready for the Oscars with this Free Ballot Printable
If you’re planning on having an Oscars bash this year, this free printable Oscars ballot from Sugar and Charm makes it easy for guests to discuss their favorite nominees before the ceremony begins. (It’s also a great cheat sheet if … Read More...
Spring Fairy Cakes
Although winter started out mild, it turned cold and bitter real quick after the new year! I’m beyond ready for spring and enjoying a little taste of the warm weather to arrive eventually. In the mean time, these cute little … Read More...
Tutorial: Using an electric seam ripper
Have you heard of an electric seam ripper? I hadn’t until I saw this post from So Sew Easy, and now I’m intrigued. Deby recently received one as a gift and gave it a whirl. Her post tells how it … Read More...
22 ways to use recycled leather belts
This project solves two problems in such a pretty way. I tend to keep my magazines but I am running out of shelf space. This idea to make a great base for a side table with rolled up magazines and … Read More...
Cockadoodle Doo!
This very colorful Rooster is just in time for Easter. I don’t know when Easter turned into Chickens and chicks but we are jumping on that band wagon and sharing this adorable little guy. You can grab the free pattern … Read More...
Inspiration: Owl Step Card
Doesn’t this card make you want to hoot “How cute!”? This stunning step card covered in adorable owls was made by Marisa Job, she’s got more photos and info on how she made this card over on her blog, Designs … Read More...
Tutorial: Preppy 2-in-1 faux layer shirt for toddlers
This 2-in-1 top looks like perfect layering – which is nearly impossible to achieve when dressing a wiggly wriggly toddler – but it’s actually just one easy-to-pull-over shirt. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make … Read More...
25 DIY Ideas For All Bracelet Addicts
Do you have a bracelet addiction? If so, you won’t want to miss out on this post. Even if you’ve never really tried making your own jewelry, you are sure to find at least one in this post that you’re … Read More...
Free Printable Easter Place Cards
Do you celebrate with a big family meal for Easter? Get these free printable Easter place cards with adorable bunnies. They would work well as Spring themed note cards too.
Free pattern: Hippo hooded towel
This hippo is such a cutie! A little goofy and a lot of sweet. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making one. This would make an awesome gift for a young child!
Click below for her … Read More...