The patriotic American holiday is fast approaching and if you are looking for some delicious, yet festive and fun treats to have for your celebration, this post is perfect. Take a look at these 9 ideas we found from blogs … Read More...
Coconut Oil Scalp Treatment
And if you do it with natural stuff, then it is even better!
Get this all natural recipe for scalp treatment here!
Free pattern: Oh so cute felt koala
Oh, this felt koala softie is giving me the signs. He is the cutest little softie!! Lia Griffith has a free pattern for making him. It’s all hand sewing (and a bit of glue). Blanket stitch to be exact. If … Read More...
A Whole Bunch of Charity Knitting News
I like to save up knitting related news for roundups every now and then, and I’ve collected a whole bunch of charity knitting news — which seems to be the main reason knitters are in the news, which is wonderful … Read More...
Fire Pit S’mores Cake
How cute! Looks like the perfect fire pit to roast the marshmallows on for s’mores. The best part, is the s’mores is baked into the cake. A great birthday cake for the camping enthusiast or s’mores lover. I would package … Read More...
OMG Which Color Goes With What?
Sometimes I write posts and think why am I writing this, surely everyone knows this stuff right? It’s not me being cocky, its me being naive. You see I grew up in a creative DIY household. During the week we … Read More...
The Secret To Perfect Bath Bombs
Bath Bombs are one of those DIY projects you start because it looks so easy. Whilst it is easy, it is not always as easy as it looks to get your bath bombs round. If you have ever wondered how … Read More...
Project: Butterfly Hair Clips and Card
Ilina Crouse made these adorable butterfly hair clips by die cutting plastic Illusion film she colored with Chameleon markers. She also made a fun matching card using the same butterflies. You can find her tutorial over on the Chameleon Pens … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow Baby Quilt
I missed this tutorial when it first appeared on SYTYCC (So You Think You Can Craft), but it bears repeating. The show’s host Tauni interviewed contestant Crystal, of Stitched By Crystal, and got her to explain how she made this … Read More...
Felt Build-a-Flag Tutorial
If you’re looking for something patriotic that you can make with your children try this “Felt Build-a-Flag” by Linda. Linda of “Little Family Fun” is a wife and mom of four children, 3 boys and one girl. She started her … Read More...
Printing Your Own Custom Wedding Labels
If you have planned a wedding in the past, or are in the process of doing so now, then you know how expensive it can be to have things custom printed. Whether it be the invitations, place settings, or a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sidewalk tic tac toe toss game
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make a sidewalk tic tac toe set. The gameboard gets drawn on the sidewalk with chalk, with players tossing in colored beanbags to take … Read More...
9 Free Robot Applique Templates
Pam of Threading My Way shares on her blog nine robots-at-work applique templates F-R-E-E for you to download. Squee! The Fireman, shown here, joins Artist, Bricklayer, Chef and many more. She adds,
… Read More...I’m planning on incorporating my robots into a
Product Release: Distress Ink Accessories
Tim Holtz’s line ofDistress Ink are so fun to work, he’s got amazing colors in stamping ink pads, ink sprays, paints, markers and more, all with a formula that reacts with water so you can do all types of … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Girls summer dress with a contrast bib bodice
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making this contrast bib dress for girls. This is such a pretty summer dress!! The bib is made from a quilting weight woven cotton, and the rest of the dress from … Read More...
Make Paper Out of Dryer Lint
Next time you have a few loads of laundry to do, perhaps you can use this project to encourage the kids to lend a helping hand! Promise them that if they help fold and put away the clothing that you … Read More...
Firecracker Cakelette
Now here is a dessert that really pops. These cute little firecracker cakelettes have Pop Rocks inside for a popping surprise. Their eyes and mouth will explode with excitement when you serve these at your 4th of July party. Kids … Read More...
Celebrate KnitScene’s 10th Birthday with a Great Giveaway
KnitScene is one of my favorite knitting magazines because it’s really my style. I love relatively easy knits that still have some fun detail and technique involved, and that’s what this magazine has been about for 10 years now.
To … Read More...
14 ways to create with nail polish
Nail polish comes in amazing colors these days and that makes it just perfect for upcycling and creating art with it. This idea for painting chain in a variety of colors to make pretty earrings is so easy yet so … Read More...
Tutorial: How to clean a vintage sewing pattern
Rarely do you find a vintage sewing pattern in pristine condition. After all, they’re old and most likely have not been handled or stored carefully over the years. Often the cover is dingy or smudged or even written on in … Read More...