With all of the snow storms we’ve been having, there is plenty of opportunities to drink hot cocoa
. If you’re going to be snowed in, here are some marshmallows you could make to chase away the blues. These could … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a keepsake book from your fabric scraps
Vicky from Mad for Fabric shares a 3-part tutorial for making a keepsake fabric book. She used scraps of Liberty fabric, but any small fabric scraps will work. Part 1 shows how to make the cover. Part 2 shows how … Read More...
Pantone Picks the Colors of Fall 2015
I know it seems crazy to be thinking about fall when winter isn’t even over yet, but that’s the way fashion works, and based on the New York City runway shows for fall, Pantone has released its list of the … Read More...
Puppy Love Cupcakes
If you thought the monkeys were cute, here are some cute puppy cupcakes to include with them. Like the monkeys, you will be using Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to make the dogs. You can buy store bought cupcakes or make … Read More...
8 Ideas For Photo Collage Gallery Walls
Creating a photo gallery wall is a great way to add a personal touch to your home and display your favorite memories in a visually striking way. Whether you have a large wall that needs filling or simply want to … Read More...
How to make a “LOVE” book shelf
On this Valentine’s Day eve I spotted this project that I so want to make! You too? Pop on over to the blog DIY: Crafting it Myself for the full tutorial on how to build a shelf that spells out … Read More...
Knit a Sweater that Makes a Statment
Donatella from Inspiration and Realisation has some really fun ideas for knitting projects, and her latest is one that we can all use to make a sweater that says just what we want it to say.
Her sample pattern is … Read More...
Crochet Mandala Patterns
Well if you haven’t already noticed Mandala Crochet, or Crochet Mandala’s are starting to trend all over the world. These colorful beauties are going to be seen more and more in clothing, toys and of course Fashion. Here are some … Read More...
How to Photograph you work in a $12 DIY Studio
Making a light box isn’t as hard as it looks, but it’s not just about converting a box. You need also need to reflect light. Check out this tutorial on how to take photos of your products like a studio … Read More...
Free pattern: Heart shaped Valentine’s pillow
Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial (and pattern) for making a heart shaped pillow. It’s super soft made out of a Minky fabric. Her free pattern makes a pillow that is approximately 18″ tall, but you can make them … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Tag
Need a tag to attach to a gift or treat bag for Valentine’s Day? How about this cute airplane themed tag, it’s free to download from The Crafting Chicks. I love how they attached it to a toy airplane! You … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod crayon roll
This crayon roll gets a modern edge with accents of leather (or faux leather). Kirstin from Kojo Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The main piece is a fun cotton print, but the crayon pockets and the … Read More...
Interlocking Cardboard Castle
Visit this post by Merrilee on her Mer Mag blog and learn how you can create a fun play world using little more than cardboard and duct tape. Not only is this a fun project and play thing for the … Read More...
10 Mailbox Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Are your kids as fascinated with mailboxes as my son is? I blame the singing mailbox from Blue’s Clues for this obsession. We even bought him a vintage metal mailbox for his pretend play. And as soon as I finish … Read More...
Just for Him: Gifts for Your Valentine
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s natural to wonder what your man is going to do for you this year. Will it be chocolates, dinner, jewelry or something totally unexpected? Will he bring roses and be a perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Carve Your Own Rubber Stamps
If you can’t find just the right rubber stamp for your project you can always make your own. Small plastic erasers are inexpensive and a good size for carving. The Hello Little Home blog has directions on how to carve … Read More...
Tutorial: Bunk bed duvet covers
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a duvet cover. She made a set that fit exactly on top of a twin mattress with no cover hanging down, because they will … Read More...
How To Make Dark Chocolate Strawberry Milkshake
Right now strawberries are on sale and some stores already have the Valentine’s candy on sale too. Pick up a package or two of each and surprise your family with a milkshake for Valentine’s or wait till after Valentine’s. Tomorrow … Read More...
How to make a bamboo makeup brush holder
Here is another idea I spotted over at Joyzz.com that features a tutorial on how to make a makeup brush holder out of a bamboo mat. This is another idea that I probably won’t use for makeup brushes but … Read More...
How to use paper napkins for pretty photo backdrops
I am in love with taking pictures and sharing them online. I have been really getting creative with trying to make my photos prettier and more “artsy” so this idea for transforming paper napkins 
into photo backdrops is such an … Read More...