Let’s keep on with the galaxy trend a bit longer! If you want to document the Pluto drive-by, or work on galaxy projects with your kids, you might be looking for some outer space themed papers to work with. Here … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby doll carrier wrap
Know a child who carries her (or his) baby doll around everywhere? Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this doll carrier that will let her carry it hands-free. It wraps around and ties, just like a … Read More...
Make Your Own Peppermint Extract
I love my peppermint patch and so does the cat. I think the cat prefers it over the catnip! Anyways, I love using the fresh leaves in tea, ice water or drying the leaves for peppermint tea. I never thought … Read More...
Giveaway- Make Garbage Great: The Terracycle Family Guide to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
Enter to win a copy of:
Make Garbage Great: The Terracycle Family Guide to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
by
Tom Szaky and Albe Zakes
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 24th, 2015 and you are in the running for … Read More...
Knitty Surprises Are Here
I always love Knitty surprise day, because it is, in fact, a surprise to get a couple of new patterns from the web magazine.
This time around (which is still first fall), we’ve got an amazing baby blanket called Dunfallandy… Read More...
Maple Bacon Bourbon Popsicles
For the foodies! Here is a popsicle for you to try. This might go well at a barbecue for the adults. I like the sound of maple and bacon, but I don’t know about it as a popsicle. If you … Read More...
DIY Mini Scottie Dog Decoupage Tray
Today I wanted to share with you guys this adorable DIY Mini Scottie Dog Tray! Katie from Running with a Glue Gun published this tutorial on the Blitsy (a great place to get craft supplies, btw) blog.
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7 Crafts To Help Teach Your Kids About Outer Space
With the recent hype of the studying of our “ex-planet” Pluto, there has been a lot of talk of all things outer space. If you’d like to teach your kids a little more about the solar system, or maybe they’ve … Read More...
28 Bright Ideas For Outdoor Lighting
Do you love spending time outside during these warm Summer evenings? Don’t let the lack of proper lighting keep you from staying out after the sun sets. These 28 ideas are not only brilliant, but can be made with things you most … Read More...
Transformation Shawl – 1 Shawl Many Styles
This amazing multi functional shawl is the perfect addition to a travelling wardrobe. The shawl can be worn in different ways to change up your look and style. This particular Pattern is not free but can be purchased here for … Read More...
Do This To Your Flip Flops To Look Fashionable
Little girls always look cute in flowers. These summer flip flops have been up-cycled or revamped with a little bit of hooking.
Crochet hooking that is.
Check out the full tutorial here.
Product Review: A Muse Studio Stamps Part 2
I’m back with more inspiration from A Muse Studio. If you missed my first review click here to check it out.
The brand new A Muse Studio 2015-16 Catalog and Inspiration Guide is full of wonderful new cling mounted … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple yoga tote with mat straps
This yoga tote is a tote bag and a yoga mat carrier all in one. Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The top is a roomy tote bag where you can put your water … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy boxy baby romper
This boxy baby romper is sooo cute! It’s also easy to sew. Miranda from One Little Minute shares a tutorial showing how. You can make it in any size based on the child’s measurements. It has an elastic casing top … Read More...
Tutorial: Trapezoid Quilt Canes with Extruders
Because extruders 
crank out perfectly even elements it’s not surprising people use them to create canes, particularly canes that require precision such as quilt, repeating tile patterns or “pixel” image ones. These canes rely on lines matching up and extruders … Read More...
Tutorial: Going to Market Notebook and a Mini Brainstorm Book
Riley Blake Designs shows how you can make your own fabric covered note takers. The pads of paper are stitched into the fabric covers, that have paper labels stitched to the front and elastic bands to keep them closed. They … Read More...
Knits from Outer Space -Knitting Patterns
With all the excitement surrounding the Pluto flyby this week, I thought it might be fun to look for some knit representations of space. I didn’t find any knits celebrating Pluto specifically, but there’s lots of fun space-themed stuff out … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Women’s graphic print shorts
As I’ve been out back-to-school shopping with my daughter, I’m seeing loose fit graphic print shorts in lots of stores. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern you can use to make a pair. It’s … Read More...
Peanut Butter Button Cookies
These cookies are cute! I’m sure you could also make them with sugar cookies too. If you have ever seen the movie “Coraline”, then you know the significance of the buttons. You can dip them in chocolate to look like … Read More...
Altered book tip I love and more ideas
I have a few altered books going currently. I pick them up occasionally and add to them. One of them I tore out a bunch of the signatures to make room for all the stuff I was adding. The tip … Read More...