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Use the free printable from Red Circle Crafts, or your own patterned papers to make pinwheel embellishments in varying sizes. The instructions are clearly photographed and easy to follow. Pinwheels just say summer don’t they?
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A non-cane project for extruders is this simple one: a string covered pen. Extruding long, even strings almost endlessly is one of the best extruder usages. You can use the strings for faux filigree, writing words in clay, hair … Read More...
Looks like the new trend seems to be smoothies in a bowl. Of course, I could be way behind the trend, but it seems to be all over Pinterest right now. It is finally blueberry season again and I think … Read More...
My daughter starts middle school this year. I’m actually okay with it, kind of excited, really. But one thing I’m not so excited about – and my daughter is REALLY not going to be excited about – is the fact … Read More...
Here is an extra fun treat to help the kids cool off this summer. Sure they will be happy with a popsicle, but they will be even more happy when they see the gummy worms. I bet you could use … Read More...
I have gathered a lot of yarn through the years of being a professional writer about knitting. Some of it is great, and some of it isn’t. Some of it just isn’t great for me, and would do better in … Read More...
Andrea from Andrea’s Notebook shows how to make the prettiest little pleated skirt, her Dreamer Skirt. It IS dreamy, isn’t it? Her tutorial is part of the Skirting the Issue series hosted by Simple Simon & Co. She used a … Read More...
Nothing says summer like lemonade and fresh strawberries. Even better strawberry and lemonade mixed together. This ice cream pie looks like the best dessert to have after the barbecue. This would also be a great dessert for a bridal shower … Read More...
Some of us are better at organizing than others.
Some of us are type 1: Shove everything into a box and sort as needed and some of us are type 2. Color coded, zip locked and labelled. Finally, there is … Read More...
If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your greeting cards, scrapbook pages, journal or any paper crafting project then your own hand writing is a great way! But if you’re like me you might not be crazy about … Read More...
If you are lucky enough to have a dedicated space for your sewing, then you know how much fun it can be to dress that space up as well. Maybe you don’t go all out in decorating it like other … Read More...
I’m having a hard time believing this beautiful tote started out as a plain canvas bag. Sara from Radiant Home Studio gave it a major upgrade by adding kantha stitch details. She shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she did … Read More...
Are you like me , do you save all your snips and scraps of ribbon, there’s too pretty to toss and you know you’ll use them on something, right? Well here’s a great use for them, make your won flower … Read More...
I don’t why, but this looks good and wrong all at the same time. I definitely would forgo the bun for this burger, or put the mac and cheese on the side. I’ve never thought of adding Mexican flavors to … Read More...
Here’s a popsicle for the adults to enjoy, while the kids have their own. I really do think there should be an ice cream truck for adults. I would totally buy one of these popsicles from it. Invite some girls … Read More...
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can achieve the ultimate zipper sewing bliss – a perfectly matched print across an invisible zipper. It’s like the zipper isn’t even there!
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Danielle from Stickelberry found the fabric for this modern clutch at Target, in the form of a placemat. The placemat was already the size she needed, and the edges already finished, so it was just a quick project to turn … Read More...
Are you planning a dinosaur party? This cake will be a hit at the party. The dinosaur is made from oreos and white almond bark. The mold used was found at the craft store for the sand molds. It is … Read More...
It’s that time of year to break out the BBQ grill and cook up some burgers. If you love burgers, but want to put a twist on things and make something a bit more unique, then try one of these … Read More...
Do you have a stack of magazines and just can’t seem to find a good way to store them? Maybe you are looking for a space-saving option for storing and displaying your reading material. This wall mounted magazine rack from … Read More...
