Aprons are fun to sew and make great gifts. There’s no precise fitting required and just about everybody appreciates the gift of a new apron. Sahana from Vikalpah shares a tutorial for making a full apron with a gathered skirt. … Read More...
No Bake Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
My favorite kind of recipe for summer, no bake and cheesecake! Sometimes I feel like baking on the hottest day of the summer and I get disappointed, because I can’t. A no bake recipe is perfect, because I can mix, … Read More...
Is this Multi Crochet and Knitting Tool Too Good To Be True?
It’s the Swiss army knife for crafters. Is this tool real? YES!! You can pick them up from Boye Knitting & Crochet or Walmart. With a recommended retail price of around $8 this knitting and crochet tool might be the … Read More...
Cardboard Guitars
If you know a child who is fascinated by guitars I highly recommend that you check out this tutorial posted by Ashley on Make It & Love It. I had to do a double take when it came to looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls ruffled jeans skirt
Deborah from Sew Much To Give shares a tutorial showing how to make these cute tiered ruffle jeans skirt. Her tutorial is for the Skirting the Issue series by Simple Simon & Co. to encourage sewists to make new skirts … Read More...
10 Ways to Make and Design a Mini Album
Mini albums are a big trend right now in scrapbooking, and because of their petit size, they can be made fairly quickly. This post gives you 10 ideas for ways you can both make and design a mini album. Different … Read More...
Tutorial: Cactus pincushion in 3 variations
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a set of cacti pincushions. She includes all three styles of cacti you see here. The felt succulents are potted in teracotta pots. Any pins or needles you stick in … Read More...
5 Galaxy Scrapbook Papers That Are Out of This World
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
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Make Garbage Great: The Terracycle Family Guide to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
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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...
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.
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...
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...