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I had no idea there were colored pencils made out of recycled material. How cool is that? Another thing that is really cool, the new book:
Playing With Surface Design: Modern Techniques for Painting, Stamping and More by Courtney Cerruti.… Read More...
If you love feathers and washi tape, this post is for you! These feathers are simple to make and will showcase your creativity. it’s also a great craft to do with older kids. You just need washi tape and scissors! … Read More...
Amy of Stitchery Dickory Dock understands most quilters have limited time yet still wish to give sewn gifts. She shares on her blog her secret weapon. She uses precuts, a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) in this case. which means piecing … Read More...
If you’re over the mason jar trend, consider serving party drinks in glass milk bottles. These cute ones are from Target’s Dollar Spot. Visit Simply Inspired for help planning your next shopping trip.
Here are some other great ways to … Read More...
This emoji clutch is so fun! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for making one. It’s made from vinyl, with a zipper on the back and a wrist strap to carry it. You could give it any emoji … Read More...
Send in the clowns or at least their hats. What a cute idea for a circus or carnival theme party for the kids. These are really easy to make. Buy some cones, cover with melting chocolate and decorate with icing. … Read More...
Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make this pillow cover with folded fabric tassels. It’s a great scrap busting project! The folded fabric tassels are easy to make and stitch down. The design is inspired by a … Read More...
If you have a child who is graduating from elementary school this year, this party inspired by the popular Dr. Seuss book Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect way to celebrate the occasion. Children are sure to love … Read More...
If you want your children to get more practice with figuring out beginning letter sounds, try this fun and easy game created by Jamie, from Hands on as We Grow. She started out by writing the letters they were working … Read More...
No matter what types of beverages you purchase at the local market, you most likely have some type of container that you are either saving up for a project, or throwing out. Take a look at this list of 7 … Read More...
Carisa Smith shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make this Roll-Up and Go Minky Baby Blanket. Soft and snuggly, it’s a great baby shower gift! Or, give one to a small child as a special naptime … Read More...
A few cute warm-weather projects have caught my eye recently, and I thought I would share some with you in case you’re looking for some summer knitting inspiration.
I can’t stop thinking about the Tribeca Tunic from Lion Brand Yarn, … Read More...
If you are new to crochet and want to start with something easy and fun, our Crochet Afghan roundup for the week is perfect for you. We know how important it is to get started with the right pattern and … Read More...
Portia from Makery shows how you can turn a small dish into a magnetic pincushion. Magnets on the bottom of the dish keep pins from spilling out. It’s a fast and simple project. This would be so pretty out of … Read More...
Use this lovely+ watercolor menu for a Mother’s Day lunch, or for any party this Spring! You can customize the JPG file in Photoshop or an online tool like PicMonkey or Canva, and add the details of your menu. Pair … Read More...
… and accessories. This tutorial is a whole collection of goodness. The house uses an empty can for it’s form so you could scale whichever way you need to: tiny tomato paste tin or big old coffee tin. The house … Read More...
Can I tell you how much I need to make this? I keep trying to write important dates down but I never manage to keep it up. If I made one of these special date decorations I would have an … Read More...
Back when I had long hair, I would sometimes use a scarf as a headband. I could only use the short ones, though, or leave really long tails on the long ones, because otherwise there was just too much bulk … Read More...
I’m suddenly seeing mosaic knitting all over the place, which is great because I think it’s an underused technique. (I did cover it in my latest book
, by the way!)
Sandra from the Feminine Touch shares a fun cotton … Read More...
Lately, I’ve been all about breakfast for dinner. I can eat a bigger breakfast for dinner, but these would work for a quick breakfast in the morning too. Maybe you are planning a brunch for Mother’s Day? These would make … Read More...
