Happy unofficial kick off to summer! What a fun way to combine two classic summer time activities outdoor painting and shooting squirt guns. Pop on over to the blog Fireflies and Mud Pies for her advice on squirt water guns… Read More...
Download a Free Printable Camping Party Invitation
If you have a child with a summer birthday, a backyard camp out is the perfect budget-friendly way to celebrate. It’s also ideal if you have a small house or don’t want to entertain a group of messy kids. Keep … Read More...
Knit a Fantasy Garden
I usually focus on knitting garments and other “useful” things, but it can be a lot of fun to make something that’s just pretty, too.
Kat from Just Crafty Enough did just that when she made her fantasy garden in … Read More...
8 Colorful Crafts To Make For Summer
As the warm and sunny days of summer approach, many of us feel inspired to add some color and brightness to our surroundings. And what better way to do that than by incorporating some fun and colorful crafts into our … Read More...
Recycled Outdoor Music Station
Now that the weather is beautiful – most days – you might be looking for some fun activities you can with the kids outside. I suggest you make an outdoor music station, like this one posted by Ann, from My … Read More...
Giveaway: Vest Bets
Our winner is JoAnn.
Just so you know, the giveaway from last week is still going on, so check that one out, too, if you haven’t already (Facebook required).
I am a firm believer in knitting all year, and wearing … Read More...
Free Quilt pattern: Memorial Day Flag Quilt Block
We are celebrating Memorial Day here in the U.S., so in honor of this national holiday, I’m sharing some patriotic-themed patterns throughout the day. First up is this interlocking flags block from Better Homes and Garden. They also share the … Read More...
Free pattern: ‘Wild Goose Flag’ quilt block
This quilt block has a modern edge that would lend itself to many quilt projects, from placemats, mug rugs, table runners to pillow fronts and coverlets. The red and white part is made from half-square triangles, which sew up fast.… Read More...
Drilling Holes in Glass
Drilling holes in glass isn’t rocket science but it does require a few things to make it work…patience, a diamond bit, and most important, water. You’ve got to keep the glass and the bit cool whenever you drill or cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Patriotic flag bunting
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a patriotic bunting to hang on a porch or balcony railing. It’s probably too late to finish one in time for Memorial Day tomorrow, but there’s plenty of time to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this nautical tote from a plain canvas bag
With some grommets and rope, you can turn a plain canvas tote into this cinched nautical tote. There’s a tutorial posted at The Things She Makes showing how to do it. You can purchase a plain tote at the … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Cork Pot Holders
These Crochet pot holders are vibrant and full of color, bringing some cheer to your Kitchen table. The Pot holders are more like a cover as inside each one is a cork base. This helps to absorb the heat and … Read More...
Freebie: Graduation Banner
Congrats grads! Celebrate the big graduation day with this free printable banner from the Cottage Market. You can use this printable banner for graduation parties and Graduation dinners. Print this banner on cardstock for extra durability. A great with to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a peasant blouse from a button down shirt
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can refashion a button down shirt into a peasant blouse. Just find a button down shirt with a print you like, and follow her instructions to remake … Read More...
7 Ways To Make A Candle Luminary
As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, it’s time to start thinking about ways to add a festive and inviting atmosphere to our outdoor gatherings. Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a pool party, or an evening of … Read More...
Best Ever Cinnamon Roll Recipe in 13 Seconds
Watch this video to learn to make the best ever cinnamon rolls
in all of 13 seconds (to watch, not to make :).
You do have to make the dough the day before, so I recommend that you get the … Read More...
Vegan Alternative to Cream
This is a brighter (and vegan) alternative to cream – for all your soups, sauces, and sides!
This recipe is for a roasted Onion purée which is brighter and better and enhances flavors rather than obscuring them.
Get the full … Read More...
American Flag Cake
What better cake for 4th of July celebrations than this amazing flag cake?
A simple white cake, with a (patriotic) surprise inside! This cake by Erin McDowell at Food52 is an adaptation of a simple white cake (or rather 5 … Read More...
Tutorial: Serged patchwork beach towel
LiZ from Simple Simon and Company shows how you can make this serged patchwork beach towel. She got all those squares of terry cloth from a pack of washcloths 
at the discount store. She used 15 washcloths to make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexagon fabric tray
I am loving this hexagon fabric tray! Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can make one. After she created a square fabric tray, she was inspired to make one in a hexagon shape. She used a precut … Read More...