If you’re looking for a simple way to document family memories, especially during the busy time that is summer vacation, check out these two tutorials explaining how you can make DIY Smash books. Smash books are simpley notebooks that you … Read More...
DIY Indigo Dip Dyed Dish Towels
Do you want to try the easiest way to do indigo dying? Dip dye flour sack dish towels for a gorgeous blue and white contrast. This tutorial was shared on the Alice & Lois blog, written by twin sisters Sara … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed leather bucket bag
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made this gorgeous fringed leather bucket bag. It’s all hand sewn because the leather was too thick for a regular sewing machine to handle. The hand sewing takes some more time than … Read More...
Turtle Fudge Recipe
Growing up we would travel to the coast to see the ocean. While we were there, we would have lobster and steamed clams for lunch. Before we head home, we would always stop at a small mom and pop shop … Read More...
Giveaway: DIY T-Shirt Crafts
Enter to win a copy of DIY T-Shirt Crafts: From Braided Bracelets to Floor Pillows, 50 Unexpected Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts.
Leave a comment in today’s post by August 7th, 2015 and you are in the running. … Read More...
Review: A Muse Studio Stamps Part 3
I’m back with one last inspiration post for A Muse Studio stamps. If you missed my first review click here to check it out and my second one can be found here.
The brand new A Muse Studio 2015-16 Catalog … Read More...
Homemade Mikado Sticks
Editors Note: Mikado sticks are a favorite Japanese kids treat. Today, we are fortunate to have Sharon Heinrich, a food blogger from Paris talk about how she made these sticks at home. Sharon’s Instagram account was recently named by Food … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer clay fruit sewing pins
Jill from Snugglebug University shows how a bit of polymer clay can take plain sewing pins and make them cute fruit sewing pins. So cute you’ll want to keep them out just to look pretty. The polymer clay can be … Read More...
Help with Knitting Socks that Fit
It’s rare that I write about a knitting book before I’ve read it or even seen it, but I’m super excited about Kate Atherley’s new book, Custom Socks: Knits to Fit Your Feet
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The book, as you can imagine, … Read More...
Marbled Shaving Cream Art
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for fun and unique ways to paint with the kids. If you feel the same way, check out this fun painting tutorial shared on What Do We Do All Day. … Read More...
Free pattern: Play-All-Day Dress for girls
The Play-All-Day dress is a free girls’ dress pattern from It’s Always Autumn. The simple lines of this dress show off a pretty fabric print. And, like the name suggests, it’s comfortable enough for a full day of play. It’s … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Mug bag that holds a mug and a tea bag
This mug bag allows you to carry everything you need to make a good cup of tea – including the mug. Red Brolly shares a tutorial for making it. Inside the bag is a padded compartment to hold the mug, … Read More...
Free SVG Cut Files | Cookware
Are you always scrapping about food? Or that perfect cup of coffee or tea? Family get-togethers and other occasions always involve some kind of meal right? Do you like to make mini-books and cards with a cooking element? How about … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby mitts
Stacey at From-A-Box shares a tutorial at Gracious Threads showing how you can make these baby mitts. They’re made from soft knit fabric and help a baby from scratching their tender baby skin. They don’t require large pieces of fabric … Read More...
Hidden Veggie Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes is one of our favorites on a busy week night. I’ve never hidden any veggies in mine because we usually have a side salad. You can never have too many veggies as far as I’m concerned. This might … Read More...
Felt Apple Brooch Pattern & Tutorial
Lark Crafts has this sweet downloadable PDF pattern for this adorable brooch by Lisa Jordon. The Apples are coming in and we are all ready for them. What fun it would be to make one for the little ones to … Read More...
School uniform friendly PDF sewing patterns
For many parents, back-to-school shopping includes school uniforms. While there are plenty of retailers that stock them this time of year, purchasing them is probably the easiest option, but it may not always be the best option for everyone. Sometimes, … Read More...
Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookies
I will definitely have to try this out. If it is successful, it could be very bad for my waistline. I’ll have my daughter try this out, since she is learning cooking and baking. This could be what we need … Read More...
8 Creative DIY Ideas To Make Your Own Decorative Clocks
The clock has been around for centuries, serving as a functional tool for keeping track of time. However, in recent years, the clock has also become a popular decorative item, with many people using it to add a unique touch … Read More...
Sick of Pastels? This Baby Fiesta Is Just What You’ve Been Searching For
If you hate the ideal of a fussy traditional baby shower where everything is decorated in pastels and all the women get together to play goofy games, you’ll love this co-ed baby fiesta from Musings of Motherhood. In a post … Read More...