Hero Arts stamps has some really cool new stamps that have multiple layers you stamp on top of one another to get an almost 3-D effect. Jennifer McGuire has taken it to the next level by heat embossing each stamped … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather wrap wallet
Think a leather wallet like this is outside of your sewing skill? Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can do it, in a tutorial over at eHow. Don’t let the leather scare you. It’s actually easier than it … Read More...
Jewelry Pendants Made From Vintage Spoons
Do you love the look of vintage jewelry? Maybe you love collecting old pieces of silverware, or have a collection from a passed loved one. This tutorial is a great way to display your vintage spoons and use it as … Read More...
Video tutorial: Easy knit strap no-sew flip flop makeover
Watch as Becky and Kari from U Create show how you can make a pair of comfortable knit strap flip flops out of bargain flip flops. The uncomfortable plastic thong gets replaced with a wide band of knit fabric. A … Read More...
Mini Adobe House Planters
One of the adorable things air dry and polymer clay seem to have become trendy for is building tiny succulent and air cactus planters. And why not? Great material to make decorative containers from. This tutorial, by Naomi and … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirt collar tote bag
Somewhere in the depths of my sewing studio, I have a small collection of button up shirt collars and cuffs. They’re left over from earlier shirt refashion projects. I didn’t have the heart to throw them away, so I held … Read More...
We Are Knitters Kit Review and Giveaway
I recently had the chance to try out a knitting kit from We Are Knitters. They make fashion-conscious, easy-to-knit (and crochet) projects that are fun to knit and to wear. 
I should start by saying their kits only come … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized pieced name pillow
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a personalized name pillow like this one. These are so fun for finishing off a kids bedding set! Or, make one for your porch or living spaces, with a word … Read More...
Pie-La Deen
OMG! I don’t know if I would make this, but I figured you mac n cheese lovers and bacon lovers would. Definitely, not your on a diet meal or healthiest, but it’s okay to binge once in a while. Maybe … Read More...
8 Summer Themed Stamped Cards
These Summer months are perfect for bringing in bring colors to your crafting, and these 8 cards are no exception. Tie in a little of this “Summer fever” to your card making and maybe use one of these beautiful stamped … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a PVC lemonade stand
Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make this PVC pipe lemonade stand. The frame is constructed from PVC pipe sections you can get at the hardware store. The curtains are made from a yard of home dec weight … Read More...
Chocolate Wasted Cake
Is there such a thing as too much chocolate? For me, yes! I have found the perfect chocolate cake that even has chocolate candies too. There is liqueur drizzled on the cake, but you can skip that if kids will … Read More...
Have You Ever Crocheted With Rope?
This tutorial shows you how to take hardware rope and crochet with it. You will need a few extra fingers to fiddle this one into the yarn. It looks amazing when finished and its durability would be amazing. Take a … Read More...
How to make recycled jean pocket bean bag toss game
Spending time outside playing games can be fun for kids as well as adults and these cute bean bags made out of the back pockets of jeans are a fun item to make with last year’s clothes that don’t fit … Read More...
Freebie: Lady with Birds Digital Stamp
The Dearie Dolls Digital Stamps blog has this lovely free digi stamp to download. Mary Ellen says she was inspired by Bohemian Rhapsody but she reminds me of a character from Jane Austen 🙂 Click here to download the black … Read More...
Free pattern: Empire of the Sun criss cross summer dress
This criss cross summer dress is a new free pattern from Deby from So Sew Easy. She calls it the Empire of the Sun dress. Interesting to note is that the front and the back are exactly the same. And … Read More...
Winner of the ETSY Shop Giveaway; Designed by Jane
I am happy to announce that Linda Rumsey lucky number 13 is the winner of a beautiful brooch from our “ETSY Shop Giveaway; Designed by Jane. I will be emailing you for your full name and address to send to … Read More...
25 Frugal Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding
As much as we all want to have the perfect, dream wedding, there is that tiny piece of reality that we actually have a budget to stick to in some form or another. Whether you have a fairly large budget, … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap coffee bag ottoman
This burlap coffee bag ottoman by Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow does double duty. It’s a piece of home decor and a place to prop your feet. I’m loving the combination of the printed burlap and the bright tassels! … Read More...
Tiny Garden Art In Clay
My interest in miniatures and fairy garden themed items met up with Etsy. The talented clayers there have some fabulous pieces to offer:
| Tiny Morel Mushrooms by TypicalKat image above
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 Fairy Dinette Set by MiscAwesomeness |
 Fairy Door by ClayByKim |