Donni of the “The Magic Onions” is helping keep the kids busy this coming summer. These felted pebbles can be made outside on hot summer days. Donni explains how the wet felting and needle felting is done. And she also … Read More...
Tutorial: Convertible beach towel tote
You can make this convertible beach towel bag using a tutorial by Pam Hastings on the Coats and Clark blog. When it’s a bag, you can use it to carry sunscreen, sunglasses, and maybe some magazines. There’s a zippered pocket … Read More...
Lion Brand Offers Patterns for Curvy Girls
It can be difficult for knitters who need to knit larger sized garments to find projects that are sized to fit them and attractive. Lion Brand Yarn is trying to make that a little easier with the introduction of the … Read More...
12 ways to make cases for glasses
Well, I am now part of the tribe that needs reading glasses…..can you say “UG”? What a pain in the tooshie. So I now have to carry them and I thought I’d make a bunch of cute cases so they … Read More...
8 Outdoor Activities To Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer
Looking for some ideas to keep your kids occupied this Summer? These 8 ideas are great to keep those little hands busy and out of the house. Take a look through this list and pick a few of your favorites … Read More...
Tutorial: American flag pillow cover
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this American flag pillow cover. It would be a fun addition to 4th of July decor. The patchwork is kept simple, with a polka dotted fabric approximating the blue … Read More...
Easy DIY Rainbow Balloon Arch
I found this mini rainbow balloon arch listed as a St. Patrick’s Day party idea, but I think it could just as easily work for a child’s rainbow themed birthday bash. Or, if you wanted, you could simply adapt their … Read More...
Review: Stampin’ Up Catalog 2015
I am so excited to finally be able to share with you some of the awesome new products in the brand new Stampin’ Up catalog! This catalog is full of wonderful ideas for card making, scrapbooking and parties! … Read More...
Free pattern: Tie back summer dress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this fabulous tie back dress. Made from a lightweight knit, with wide cut outs on the back, it’s got summertime style. Her free pattern makes a … Read More...
Succulent Wedding Favors You Can Make Yourself
Succulents are a huge trend right now in both decorating and gardening, so why not leave your guests with something that they can actually use? These adorable wedding favors are beautiful and very easy to make and thanks to this … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-up A-frame play tent
This fold-up A-frame tent provides a small spot of shade on a sunny day. Or maybe it’s the backdrop for indoor play adventures on a rainy day. When not in use, it folds up flat for easy storage. Farm Fresh … Read More...
Freebie | Father’s Day Fill in the Blank Card
Free printable cards for Father’s Day— a perfect Father’s Day card and keepsake! Your kids will enjoy filling in the blanks, and Dad is sure to love this heartwarming gift.
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Freebie |DIY Best Dad Book for Father’s Day
… Read More...Give the perfect DIY Father’s Day gift with this free printable Best Dad ever book, that your kiddos can fill in with stories of love and memories for Dad. I bet Dad will love to see how his kids sketch
Freebie | Cute Necktie Father’s Day Card!
Surprise Dad with this cute Necktie Father’s Day card. It’s quick and easy to make, and it comes in three colors. Free printable from One Creative Mommy. Follow the link below to download.
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Gemology by SarahRose Quilts
Why are sewists leaving current projects behind to make this quilt block? It’s simple…sparkly is fun. Just ask Susanne Woods of CraftyEditor, who admits she’s addicted to making these. I’m glad, because one of hers is my favorite. You can see it here: #gemologyblock third row, first … Read More...
Book Giveaway Simply Needlefelt by, Jayne Emerson
Jayne Emerson, author of Simply Felt
was trained at Loughborough College of Art before completing her Masters at Central St Martins in 1997. Since then her work has taken a wide-ranging path that has allowed her to express her creativity … Read More...
Healthy Firecracker Pops
I remember getting firecracker pops occasionally growing up. We didn’t see the ice cream truck that often, but it was a treat. Popsicles are a big hit in our house during the summer months. Nowadays, they have some cool popsicle … Read More...
Snowdrop Flower DIY
Gail who hosts purple hues and me has some of the most gorgeous crafts for us to make. Today she is showing us how to make felt snowdrop flowers and they are magnificent. Gail shows us just how to make … Read More...
Use this free printable to turn your empty spools into cute mix and match toys
Here’s a super cute way to recycle your empty thread spools. Mollie from Wild Olive shares a free printable at Handmade Charlotte for you to make these cute Mix ‘Em Up Animals from your empty thread spools. Just print, cut, … Read More...
Learn How to Knit without Looking, Just Like Nicholas Hoult
Much to my geeky husband’s chagrin, I’m not at all interested in the new “Mad Max” movie, and I hadn’t been paying attention to any of the press surrounding it until I saw this story in which actor Nicholas Hoult … Read More...