Congrats go out to Lyla C. of Ogden, Iowa as she is the winner of the Cotton +Steel Coloring book.
Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the coloring techniques … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand stitch with stretch for knit fabrics
Mostly sewing on knits involves a serger or a stretch stitch on a sewing machine, but every now and then you’ll find that a hand stitch is what you need. But on a knit fabric, that stitch will need to … Read More...
Cotton Candy Cocktail
Looking for a fun festive drink for your Easter celebration? This sweet cotton candy cocktail will be perfect for the celebration. Tara from An Aiming High Wife froze water in plastic eggs and then used the eggs for decoration. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy busy bag with baggie pockets
Beckie from Infarrantly Creative shows how you can make this busy bag to keep young hands occupied when on a road trip, waiting in a doctor’s office, or any other time they need to entertain themselves quietly. It’s super easy … Read More...
Review: Teach Me to Knit
I’m teaching some classes at the “summer camp” at my daughter’s school this year that will include a couple of general fiber arts courses for different age groups and a class just focused on learning to knit.
So I have … Read More...
Easy Easter Carrot Cheese Ball
Here is a cute appetizer for your Easter gathering. Shape your favorite cheese ball into a carrot and serve with crackers and vegetables. Or you can use the one provided by Jen Nikolaus at Yummy Healthy Easy. Jen made this … Read More...
This Pineapple Party Is Colorful and Fun
It’s not a party theme I would have thought of on my own, but I’m loving this cute and colorful pineapple party idea from Pretty Providence. The chalkboard style background, honeycomb paper pineapples, and assortment of pineapple themed goodies make … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy DIY women’s vest
I’ve always had a thing for vests. They’re so easy to layer on to add color and often structure to a simple t-shirt and jeans outfit. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how easy it is to make your own … Read More...
Carrot Patch Cupcakes
This patch will attract your little bunny to the table. These cupcakes are topped with marshmallows to look like carrot tops. Use mini marshmallows or large single ones along with crushed Oreo cookies for dirt. Make them for a spring … Read More...
Easy way to make recycled Easter egg flowers
Plastic Easter eggs now come with little holes already in them so why not use them to make other crafts? This idea to use green pipe cleaners as stems is awesome! Pop on over to the blog to see how … Read More...
Mini Egg Easter Chocolate Cake
Here is a cute Easter cake that hides your frosting flaws! Okay, maybe just my frosting flaws. This is a chocolate cake with mini chocolate eggs on top and chocolate fingers on the side. A sweet addition to your Easter … Read More...
Giveaway-The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt Coloring Book
Giveaway-The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt Coloring Book
Leave a comment in today’s post by March 18, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun coloring book based on quilt blocks.
Open to U. S. residents only please.… Read More...
Artist Interview with Jackie Cress
Hey guys, Say hello to a fellow indie artist, Jackie Cress! I love interviewing other fellow artists and getting to know them so I’m super happy to have Jackie here today.
Lets get to know her:
1. Who are … Read More...
Tips for Growing a Beautiful Hanging Flower Basket
Hanging flower baskets are not as easy to grow and maintain as they may seem. Because they are elevated up off the ground, they tend to dry out faster and easier than the average flower bed, and it can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven ribbon and bow table runner
This Ribbon and Bow Spring Table Runner is so pretty for spring! Bits of pastel ribbon layered and woven across the table runner evoke a spring basket (perhaps an Easter basket). Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at The … Read More...
Making Tiny Polymer Clay Pies
As I get into the groove, making little food charms – not quite as small as scale miniatures which is a whole other art form – to add to finished pieces for my show, I’m having a blast. There’s a … Read More...
Easy Ways to Improve Your Etsy Shop and Increase Sales
Hey Etsyshop owners! Here’s a helpful post by the folks over on CreativeLive. For National Craft Month they are running a series of blog posts designed to help makers Make a Profit. This post was all about improving your … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Fit Bit Accessories
I don’t actually own this little bundle of joy but I know lots of people who do. The only problem when something is so poular it’s hard to stand out from the rest. Here are 20 Fit bit accessories to … Read More...
DIY Animal Find It Game For Little Ones
Sunny Day Family has shared their tutorial on setting up this Animal find it game using store bought flash cards. This is a great hands on learning activity for all ages. You can use it for speaking, colors and even … Read More...
Free Pattern – Barefoot Gladiator Sandals
I am not too sure about these on a baby. I know my 8 year old would love them. I don’t know why but she just doesn’t like shoes. She get’s really sweaty feet so I assume this discomfort is … Read More...