Have you ever thought about what your child is learning from drawing a simple picture? This article, posted by Catherine Wiberg, makes a lot of wonderful observations about drawing. For example, they learn about colors, they learn how to tell … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Swing Dress
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pretty summer dress. It has a sleeveless bodice with contrast side panels and a swingy circle skirt. It’s made from an easy wearing knit fabric, which also happens to … Read More...
Tutorial: Off the shoulder top refashion
Cathe from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can create this summery off-the-shoulder top from a button up blouse. It’s an easy refashion. You’ll need to use a blouse that is a couple of sizes too big for you. The … Read More...
Knitting for Dogs, Cats, and Yarnbombing
Jacksonville, Fla., resident Jane Cottrel has been busy knitting scarves for unlikely customers: pugs. She sells wee warmers for pups at $25 a pop and donates the money to pug rescue organizations. She’s made $1,00 so far and has … Read More...
How to make a yarn decoration
OK I think this project has been around for awhile but I guess I had forgotten about it and I have been looking for different ways to use my yarn stash in decor items and incorporate yarn in upcycling my … Read More...
How to make recycled marker cap finger puppets
I just went through a whole stash of magic markers and found about half of them had dried up. The colors were so pretty I was wondering if there was some really cool project out there I could make with … Read More...
19 AWESOME Ways To Decorate With Legos
If you have a Lego fan in your home, this is a post you will not want to pass up! While it can be a little bit of an annoyance to have so many millions of tiny plastic Lego bricks… Read More...
Tutorial: Non-slip sewing machine foot pedal mat
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make a no-slip mat to go under your sewing machine foot pedal
. She designed this project as a solution to her wandering foot pedal that was causing her back pain. … Read More...
Free Pattern – Rose Purse
I don’t think I need to tell you how adorable this pattern is as you can see for yourself. But it is adorable right? Mix the colours in brights, pastels or make each rose one color. This pattern is free … Read More...
Pink and Gold Baby Girl Onesie Party
I love handmade gifts, so a baby shower where guests decorate a onesie for the little bundle of joy sounds absolutely perfect in my book. This elegant yet crafty baby shower uses mason jars to store brushes and paints, with … Read More...
Project: Mother’s Day Elephant Card
With Mother’s Day just around the corner show mom that you love her a ton with this sweet Mother and Baby elephant card. The Lawn Fawn blog has a video tutorial showing you how to stamp it with tips on … Read More...
Marble Nail Polish Craft
If you are looking for a unique gift to make for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. check out this unique marbling craft. You can create colorful designs using nail polish that is dripped into a container of warm water. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Fat quarter baby bonnet
You can make a sweet baby bonnet from just two fat quarters and some ribbon. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to do it. It’s super simple to make, using just a … Read More...
Make a ruffled quilt from fat quarters
Mua-ha-ha-ha-ha! Deby of So Sew Easy has come up with a long-arm quilter’s nightmare, a quilt top with lots of ruffles. She takes you step-by-step how to make such a top. The photo here, shows a bit of her finished … Read More...
Remove the dry heels with this natural Foot Scrub
This Cranberry Seeds foot scrub is a great combination of products. Cranberry seeds are around $2 per oz and are great for adding into soaps, lotions and scrubs. For the full tutorial check it out here.
Graduation Chocolate Covered Strawberries
I’m not sure I could pull these off, but these would be great for a graduation party. I might just add the cap and consider the chocolate the gown. Of course, without the caps and reverse the white chocolate and … Read More...
Knitting Projects fit for a Princess
I think every knitter who saw the first pictures of Princess Charlotte thought the same things: ooh, pretty blanket, and I could totally knit that hat.
Looking for more Baby knits? Check out these Baby Knitting pattern books
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Tip: Getting a Blush Cheek on a Stamped Face
Want that pinch-able cheeks look? If you’ve used markers to color in rubber stamped faces you might want a softer look for the cheeks. To give your cute face a blush look try using chalks and adding highlights with a … Read More...
Free pattern: Little birdie softie
BDDesigns shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these little bird softies. These would be so pretty sitting in a spring wreath, or perhaps tucked next to other decorative elements on your mantel. You can make them from your … Read More...
How to make faux giant gears
Weather or not you are into the steampunk thing or just like industrial stuff these giant gears are cool! They look real but are light and easy to make. Pop on over to the blog Neumatic Addict for the full … Read More...