Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Flamingo Toes with a tutorial showing how to make this scrappy flower wall art. The design was inspired by a pillow she saw at Anthropology years ago. It’s made with Mod Podge… Read More...
Project: Glitter Scene Card
Oh how this card makes me long for winter to be over and summer to hurry up and get here! This wonderful card is full of glitz and glamour and was made by die cutting adhesive sheets and filling in … Read More...
Dark Chocolate Strawberry Scones
In case you still have some strawberries or dark chocolates leftover, here are some scones that you could make. You can have them for dessert or breakfast. Our strawberries are still on sale and you can get a discount on … Read More...
17 ideas on how to use Legos in interesting ways
I have recently started a small collection of Lego people and let’s just say my collection of charging cables is always there! I plan on using them now to organize my cables. Over at the blog College Humor there are … Read More...
28 Creative Party Backdrops
Since I’ve been a scrapbooker for about 15 years, my favorite part of any party (aside from the food, obviously) is the photo opportunities! Whether you’re planning a birthday party, baby shower, or a family potluck, there are lots of … Read More...
9-Year-Old Knits the Weather
I have heard about people using the daily weather where they live as inspiration for their knitting projects before (see the Sky Scarf from Leafcutter Designs) but I really like what 9-year-old knitter Rebecca Ryan did last year, knitting a … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage travel slippers
These slippers are intended for travel (they would pack nicely in a suitcase) but I can see them being nice for just around the house. You can make them with a free vintage pattern, courtesy of Mary Beth from Retro … Read More...
Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream
With all this snow and cold weather, I need something that reminds spring and summer will be here soon. I’m thinking the snow might be here through summer too. These cupcakes remind me of sitting in the backyard with a … Read More...
Framework Plans To Make Your Own Garden Retreat
The weather will soon be warming up in the next couple of months and we will all be able to spend more time outdoors and enjoying our beautiful gardens. This beautiful garden retreat can be yours with this post we … Read More...
Free Pattern – Mason Jar Cozy
How amazing do the colors on these look? These mason jar cosies would be perfect for teacher gifts. I am sure even the gumpiest of grumpy teachers couldn’t help but smile with one of these on their desks. They are … Read More...
DIY Photo Blocks Necklace
Making Jewelry with photos is a great way to create a keepsake and/or a personal gift. Photo’s are so rarely seen outside of social media these days so it is nice to hold something so dear to you, literally close … Read More...
DIY Monogrammed Candle
Monogram candles are a wonderful way to personalize any occasion or space, and they make great gifts too. With their unique touch and elegant appearance, monogram candles add a special touch to any decor or event. Whether you’re planning a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin and tulle pillowcase dresses
A pillowcase dress is a simple dress to sew for a little girl. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be fancy. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how she made these beautiful sequin and tulle pillowcase dresses. They could be … Read More...
Giveaway: Textured Knitting Books from Leisure Arts
Congratulations to Bradi!
I’m really liking sharing some quick book reviews over here, both because it gets me looking at more books than I was otherwise and because it’s giving me some more great stuff to give away.
So this … Read More...
7 Ways To Dress Up Your Drink Glasses
Are you looking for a way to dress up your cheap glass stemware
for the next party? These 7 ideas can add a little color and decor for your party theme. They are all very cute, but very easy to … Read More...
Free pattern: Sock sheep
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making the sweetest sock sheep! The pattern comes in two versions – an upright sheep and one that lies down. A chenille sock will give you a furry fleece body, with … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorful felt tassel
Amy from Bead Bash shows how you can make this colorful felt tassel. If you don’t have the felt you need, you could also use thin strips of knit fabric – though you’d need to use more strips of knit … Read More...
3 Ideas to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year falls on February 19th this year, and if you want to celebrate or document the holiday here are three quick and simple ideas you can use. The first comes from Hattifant, and is this delightful fold out … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered tulle tutu
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make an adorable gathered tutu. The poofy tulle skirts are soo cute on little girls!! Unlike a knotted tutu made from strips of tulle knotted around an elastic waistband, this gathered tutu … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt kaftan dress
Cindy from Upcycled Design Lab shows how you can create this kaftan dress out of a stack of old t-shirts. The bodice is color blocked from the tops of two t-shirts, and the skirt is a patchwork you can make … Read More...