This colorful chains blanket pattern is free and is titled “Blue Sky Over The Clouds” . The chain Links in the middle add lot’s of color and dimension to your blanket. This would be a cute blanket for the older … Read More...
Tip: Rubber Stamping and Coloring on Wood
Take your stamping off of paper and try it other mediums like wood. There are so many neat unfinished wood items at the craft store that would look really fantastic dressed up with some stamping. Chameleon Pens has a video … Read More...
Ice Painting for Kids
This is a wonderful art and sensory idea or lesson plan for kids of all ages, and it would be great no matter what the weather is outside. If it is hot, it can be done outside and the kids … Read More...
Project: Father’s Day Grill Card
Does your dad or husband love to grill? Then here’s a funny card for him for Father’s Day, The Grillfather! Sandy Allnock will teach you how to use alcohol markers to accent around a stamped image to create your own … Read More...
11 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
Ice cream can be expensive and you risk not having your favorite flavor available! It is so disappointing even for an adult! Here are some recipes that you can have fun making with the family! I’m excited for the mint … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls Easy Breezy Halter Dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making her Easy Breezy Halter Dress for girls. It’s an A-line dress with a gathered halter neck. It’s made from t-shirt weight knit fabric with color blocking … Read More...
7 DIY Upcycled Beds Your Pet Will Truly Appreciate
If you have a pet, then you know how much you want to treat them like any other member of your family. This post brings you 7 ideas for making a bed for your dog or cat that they are … Read More...
Video tutorial: Easy way to turn a fabric tube
A narrow fabric tube doesn’t seem like a difficult thing to sew. One long straight seam, right? But turning that tube right side out can prove to be a challenge. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows her method for turning … Read More...
Frozen S’mores
Do you have room for another s’mores recipe? I heard a yes please! Or maybe that was my stomach growling with excitement! Why have I never thought to freeze marshmallow fluff before? I love this idea for a hot day! … Read More...
Free Pattern – Chunky Cowl
It’s going to cost you around $20 in yarn to complete this chunky cowl. It certainly looks warm and comfy which is everything you need out of a cowl. The free pattern and tutorial as well as links to the … Read More...
Project: “You’re the Man” Father’s Day Card
This card is perfect for Father’s Day or any “guy” card you might need. Turn a couple of simple die cut or punched large circles into a cute man’s face, add a bow tie and mustache and he’s all dress … Read More...
Make a Watering Can from a recycled Milk Jug
I wish I would have ran across this idea before last weekend when I had 3 of my grandchildren helping me plant my garden. They were getting a little frustrated trying to carry the watering can because, as my 2-year-old … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn tied baby blanket
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make a simple yarn tied baby blanket. It’s made from two layers of quilting weight cotton, with batting sandwiched between. You’ll have fun picking just the right fabric print combo for … Read More...
Feature Friday: Bauble’s Dog
When you think of jewelry making, you may not even think twice about jewelry for your pet, but a simple dog tag can be considered jewelry too. This shop named Bauble’s Dog features unique customized dog tags that are both … Read More...
Free pattern: Ladybug hot pad
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for a ladybug hot pad. It’s the latest in her Hot Pad of the Month series. May’s ladybug hot pad has polka dot wings and stitched antennae. She would be so cute … Read More...
Show & Tell | How I Scrapbook Birthdays
I’m not a big event scrapper, I really prefer to document daily life. But I do love love love birthdays, so I have been trying to keep a pretty good record of Kieran’s parties and celebrations over the last six … Read More...
Turn Old Wine Bottles into Picture Frames
Have I mentioned how much I love Pinterest? That’s where I found this cool little tutorial that doesn’t require a kiln or a torch… which means anyone can do it. It’s on the DIY Network’s web site and they are … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy freezer pop koozie
Popsicles are a favorite summertime treat. Freeze pops that come in plastic tubes are an easy and relatively mess free way to give your kids a frozen treat. Fynes Designs shows how you can make Freezie Koozies that wrap around … Read More...
Winner: Art Therapy: Mandalas and Meditate: A Guided Journal
Congrats go out to Kathy D. of West Plains, MO as she is the winner of the two books:
Art Therapy: Mandalas: 100 Designs, Colouring in and Meditation
and
Coloring in sheets are a great … Read More...
Peachy Thyme Pops
Warm weather means lots of popsicles and ice cream. The author says you will either love it or hate it. Since I’m not a foodie or food connoisseur, I’m a little hesitant. I like my basic and familiar flavors, such … Read More...