Most of the U.S. looks like it’s in for a long cold winter and in keeping with that theme this idea for making ice-skating popsicle stick dolls is just the craft project for keeping with the winter time chill. Skate … Read More...
4 easy tips for using large scale prints for kids clothes
LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. is over at Riley Blake Fabrics today with her tips for making kids’ clothes using large scale prints. Keep in mind that even a regular size print can become a large scale print when … Read More...
Gluten Free Dishes
Shame on me for not doing the gluten free dishes! Hopefully, it’s not to late for you! I have some friends on the West coast that has a gluten allergy and a peanut allergy. I try to make sure to … Read More...
QAL Christmas Sampler
‘Last minute’ is not usually seen in the same sentence as quilt making. But Julianna of Sewing under Rainbow is showing us otherwise by hosting a Last Minute Christmas Sampler QAL (Quilt Along). The first downloadable pattern is already published, … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven ribbon Christmas stocking
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this gorgeous woven ribbon Christmas stocking. The front is made from several different ribbons woven together. Choose traditional colors, or funky brights, or any color/style combo that makes you happy. … Read More...
Hands Down, The BEST Cleaning Tips You Will Find On Pinterest
With the Holidays coming up, our homes will become busy with family activities, running to Christmas programs and recitals, and of course having family over to visit. Make sure your house is clean and spotless with little effort by checking … Read More...
8 Knitted a Cozy Lap Afghan Patterns for Winter
As the winter months approach, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about knitting cozy and warm blankets to keep you warm and comfortable. And what better way to do that than by knitting a lap afghan? Lap afghans are … Read More...
Christmas School Gifts
Christmas in Australia is all about Summer and the sun. (Crazy right!)
When my kids asked for presents for their school friends I just had to try and bring in these sunglasses I got stuck with after a wrong order … Read More...
Tips: Digital Stamping 101
Even though digital stamps, also known as digis, have been around for awhile not everyone knows how to use them or even what they are. The simple answer is a digital stamp is a black and white line image that … Read More...
Free pattern: Child’s crossover shrug
Irene from SergerPepper.com shares a free pattern at Sew McCool for making a child’s crossover shrug, or cache coeur. The long-sleeved wrap shrug layers easily over a t-shirt to add an extra bit of warmth on a cold day. You … Read More...
Simple DIY Thanksgiving Place Mat
If you don’t think you have enough time to come up with some creative Thanksgiving table decorations, you would be mistaken! Check out these simple DIY place mats shared by Merrilee on her Mer Mag Blog. She explains how she … Read More...
Mega List of Last Minute Thanksgiving Printables & Ideas
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and this is the time to make sure that all the small details are attended to before the big rush! In this post I have curated a number of Thanksgiving ideas, most of them free … Read More...
Host a Perfect Cookie Exchange
If you love Christmas cookies, but aren’t fond of spending hours in the kitchen, a cookie exchange is a great way to get an assortment of treats for your family while catching up with old friends. Sun Scholars has compiled … Read More...
Crockpot Beer Cheese Soup – Free recipe
Here is something heartier than sandwiches and appetizers for your next football party or just anytime you need a warm meal. Especially, after a day of shoveling snow. Which apparently, I get to do on Thanksgiving morning. I won’t complain … Read More...
Tutorial: Ugly up your Christmas sweater
With Ugly Christmas Sweaters parties becoming more popular, it’s actually getting difficult to find a really good Ugly Christmas Sweater. Come late November, they start flying off the racks at thrift stores. So what’s to do? You can DIY one! … Read More...
How to make a recycled tin can gift container
This is a really great way to construct a gift container that would work with just about any 2 containers and a piece of cardboard. Pop on over to the blog Pan, Amore a Creativita for the easy tutorial on … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter scarf camera strap
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a cute camera strap from a winter scarf. Her tutorial shows how to make a complete camera strap – including what hardware is needed and … Read More...
Review: RE:MARKS Custom Stamp
If your looking for a personalized way to add your name to the back of your hand made cards, wanting a trendy address stamp for envelopes, needing a label for home baked goodies or want to add your own monogram … Read More...
Fall Flavored Smoothies
Sometimes I just don’t feel like eating! A smoothie gives me the fuel I need to help me get to the next meal and prevents me from snacking on all the wrong things. Very easy during the holidays.
Here are … Read More...
Printable Thanksgiving Play Dough Mats
Download and print out one of more of these fun play dough
mats that feature Thanksgiving designs. Your child will have a ton of fun making multicolored clay feathers for a turkey, adding a variety of kernels to ears of … Read More...