Try mixing together ice and magnets for a fun learning activity for the kids. You can make your own magnetic science activity using a few ice cube trays and a variety of small, magnetic items such as paper clips, pipe … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric sachet
Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a smell-good sachet, with no sewing required. She uses fuse tape and fabric glue to assemble them, though if you have a sewing machine this would … Read More...
7 Ideas To Make Your Own Terrarium
Terrarium gardening 
is a big trend right now, and thanks to the ever-thriving succulents that have been brought into the limelight with terrariums, this type of gardening is easier than you would probably imagine. With just a few hearty plants, … Read More...
Video tutorial: 2 easy ways to sew a pillowcase
Dana from MADE shares a video tutorial showing two ways to make a pillowcase. One way makes a pillowcase from a quilting weight cotton using just 2 easy seams and 1 yard of fabric. The other way is for a … Read More...
Interview with AmaSepiaChan Artworks
Hey Everyone, Today I wanted to let you know about a very talented young artist, AmaSepiaChan. She just recently opened her etsy shop, Foxes and Things. I’m obsessed with the fox trend, and I love her art. Today I’m doing
… Read More...8 Charming Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day 2015 is this coming Sunday, May 10th. Here are 8 simply charming ideas for gifts, cards and tags for that special lady. Whether you make it from scratch, or print it out, she is sure to appreciate the … Read More...
Technique: Glitter Covered Card
Why add just a touch of glitter to your cards when you can take it to the max and cover the entire card with glitter? The Paper Truffles blog has a video tutorial showing how to stamp your card and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Deep pocket gardening apron
Erin from Sewbon shows how you can make a gardening apron with deep pockets. It’s made from a sturdy duck cloth to stand up to heavy use. The deep pockets are good for holding gardening tools. She uses a sun … Read More...
Learn How to Knit a Pieced Raglan with This Easy Tutorial
I’m going to TNNA at the end of the month, and I’m in mad knitting mode trying to get a few things together to wear. Right now I’m working on a Quickie Cardigan by Amy Gunderson a sweet little lace … Read More...
Gag gift (or real) bubble wrap stress relief
I need this. Maybe it’s just because it is Monday morning, but really who can’t use a bit of stress relief every once and a while. Pop (pun intended 🙂 over to the Etsy Shop Moon Dragons Whims to get … Read More...
Giveaway: Quick Knits for Babies
Congratulations to Michelle.
Now that royal baby Charlotte has arrived, it seems the whole world is a little baby crazy. Of course knitters are often baby crazy, and new little ones are always a great reason to do a bit … Read More...
Decorating with cotton branches
Do you like to decorate with collections of things that form repetition and a pleasing over all pattern effect? I really liked this collection of jars and bottles combined with the white buds featured at Style Me Pretty. It made … Read More...
Freebie: Happy May the 4th!
It’s Star Wars Day! May the 4th Be With You! And to celebrate here are some fun FREE coloring pages to download. They would also make fun card fronts or scrapbook journaling cards too.
-Heather
Coloring in sheets are a … Read More...
Spring Cleaning Tips and Checklists
Now that we are into the month of May, we are technically closer to Summer than Spring. However, if you still have not tackled some of your Spring cleaning projects, then you will want to check out this post from … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cover a t-shirt neckline seam with twill tape
Lauren from Pattern Workshop and Baste and Gather shows how you can cover a t-shirt neckline seam with twill tape. It creates a cleaner finish and sits more comfortably against the skin. If you use colored or patterned twill tape, … Read More...
Tea Cup Cards
When I stumbled onto this homemade tea cup card, the first thing I thought of was what a great Mother’s Day card it would make! It is easy to make these cards and I just know they will be a … Read More...
Freebie: Gnome Digital Stamp
I love garden gnomes, I have several around my yard. The Dearie Dolls blog has this sweet girl holding a gnome digital stamp to download for free, you can get a color version or black and white to color yourself, … Read More...
Making Your Own Crystals For A Crystal Ball Jewelry Pendant
Have you ever tried making you own faux crystals? It’s a lot easier than you would probably think, and can be done with items you most likely have in your home. Take a look at this tutorial from Mark Montano … Read More...
Money Rose Tutorial
Are you looking for a good alternative to using fresh flowers at your wedding? Making money roses may be an interesting twist to try. Take the money you would have spent on fresh flowers and make a money rose bouquet. … Read More...
Tutorial: Glitter stencil tie-front shirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this tie-front t-shirt with a sparkly anchor design on it. It’s an easy no-sew project. The shirt is made from a plain t-shirt, with just some easy cuts to give it the … Read More...