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 |
Tutorial: Coloring Stamps with Water Color Markers
Water color markers are a super hot trend in stamping right now! You can get the control of a marker but use water to blend and shade for a softer look. The Your Next Stamp blog has a video tutorial … Read More...
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
If you need another idea for your leftover baked potatoes, look no further. Take all of your fixings and create this baked potato dip. I might bake some potatoes just for this dip alone. This would be great for a … Read More...
DIY Acrylic Painting Stand
If you have a budding artist and are looking for a great activity to do outdoors, check out this amazing acrylic paint stand DIY posted by Meri Cherry. Of course, it could also be used inside, but using it outside … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Perfect knit play dress for little girls
Melissa from Sew Like My Mom created the perfect knit play dress for her daughter, and she shares a free pattern for it with her readers. It’s a sleeveless dress with a simple round neck and high waist. You can … Read More...
Triple Berry Frozen Smoothies
This would be a great way to start off 4th of July! The family can drink this red, white and blue smoothie on the way to the parade or maybe have it after the parade before the barbecue. Katrina even … Read More...
Make Your Own Faux Succulents and Have a Plant That Won’t Die
If you are one of those who tends to not have much luck in the gardening area, and just aren’t able to keep things alive very easily, then a succulent plant may be something for you to try. They are … Read More...
Edible Sprinkle Bowls for Ice Cream
Besides sprinkles on my ice cream, I would eat a handful on the side. Now I can eat a whole bowl of sprinkles. Where was this when I was a kid. I love that there will be no dishes to … Read More...