I am sharing this tutorial not for the actual candle guide but for the amazing use of vintage molds. Tagandtibby used vintage jello or jelly molds as the holder.
How many times have you walked past old tin kitchen bowls … Read More...
DIY Batman Torceh Party Favors
It seems like many parties favors for children’s birthday celebrations are either junk nobody really needs or too expensive to be practical for a cash-strapped parent. However, these cute Batman party favors are inexpensive, useful, and sure to provide … Read More...
Product Review: Custom Stamps from Standard Stamp
Custom stamps are perfect for your home, office, business and crafting needs. For things like addressing envelopes, wedding announcements, personalizing the backs of your hand made cards, gift tags, stationary, marketing your business and more. If you’re looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy DIY bow tote
How totally adorable are these big bow totes! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how you can make one. It’s actually a bag refashion rather than from scratch construction, adding a bow and trim to … Read More...
Tutorial: Cozy seat belt cover
Seat belts can be uncomfortable for kids (and for short adults, like me). The seat belt hits the body at the wrong place and rubs against the neck. Ren from The Inspired Wren shows how you can make a seat … Read More...
11 Ways to Use Old Books for Scrapbooking
Old books are very easy to come by at thrift stores and garage sales, and they make the perfect base for creating scrapbooks and journals
. You can use the book as is, and just add your own photos, journaling, … Read More...
DIY Solar System Necklace
With the Pluto fly-by in the news the last few weeks and the space fans in this household I’ve been looking for space and science related claying projects. This great necklace project by Bethany of Whistle and Ivy has all … Read More...
Download Free Printable Back to School Party Supplies
If your kids have back to school anxiety, throwing a special party before they head back to the classroom can help alleviate their nerves. Party Planning Center has a collection of cute back to school party supplies, including cupcake toppers, … Read More...
Apple Rose Puffed Pastries
These apple rose pastries would be an elegant end to any party. I think I will save this recipe for the fall and make these in place of an apple pie. You won’t believe how easy they are to make. … Read More...
How to make a no sew Minnie Mouse costume
The cleaver materials and ways Cindy came up with to make this no sew costume came up could be translated to just about any outfit you may need. Pop on over to her blog Upcycle Design Lab for the step … Read More...
8 Fun & Easy Crafts To Make With Pennies
Have you ever looked at a penny and wondered, “What kind of craft could I make with this”? I can honestly say that I have not, but after seeing these fun ideas, I kind of want to gather my … Read More...
Classic Pulled Pork By Martha Stewart
Editors Note: We are fortunate to be able to bring to our readers a full recipe on making a classic pulled pork from the latest issues of Martha Stewart Living. This is a recipe that takes time, but the end … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a portable baby changing mat in just 30 minutes
Babies rarely need a diaper changed when it’s convenient. Nope, it almost always happens when you’re out and about, and away from the well-stocked changing table in your baby’s nursery. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make … Read More...
Giveaway: Warm Days, Cool Knits
Stefanie is the winner!
After a really wet beginning to the summer where I live, it finally really feels like summer, with baking hot days and not-very-cool nights. This is the south, after all, and like other southerners I sometimes … Read More...
Free Hearts Crochet Dress Pattern
How adorable are the little heart pockets? I think they need to make this in my size as it’s totally cute.
This free pattern comes from Patons and the PDF file can be downloaded here.
5 Tips To Stand Out In A Crowded Craft Marketplace
Do you do craft shows or fairs? Do you want to stand out from the competition? Here are 5 tips for jewelry artists who want to stand out in a crowded marketplace by Mallory at the Creative Income Blog.
Now … Read More...
Project: Ocean Shaker Card
This is a great twist on a shaker card, using a food saver pouch and filling it with water glycerin, sequins and glitter Larissa created this fun ocean card. She’s got more info on how to make one over on … Read More...
10 Ways to Make & Use Paper Pockets
Paper pockets are very useful embellishments for scrapbookers, card makers and other paper crafters. Buying ready made ones can not only be expensive but it limits you to style and color. We can use them for holding journaling and embellishments, … Read More...
Gift Idea To Celebrate The “Milestones” In Life
So you’ve been invited to a wedding, and you obviously know the couple, but not well enough to really know the perfect gift to buy. This wine basket gift idea is perfect for just about anyone. With a bottle and … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to make a jumbo tulle bow
I think every crafter or sewist has at least one partial roll of tulle in their stash, left over from making a knotted wreath or tutu. I’ve got 6 such rolls and I haven’t made a tutu in probably 4 … Read More...