If you are like me and loose around 100 of these a month then this might be a solution. Embellishing your bobby pins will not only make your hair look pretty (fast) but will also help stop them from slipping … Read More...
DIY Stick Fort Kit
Learn how to make this fun fort kit you can bring out the next time the kids are bored. Gather together some dowels, styrofoam balls, and a few other supplies and let the kids go to town. For added fun, … Read More...
Tutorial: Tracing printable PDF patterns without a printer
The convenience of printable PDF patterns (free or purchased) is that you can download them whenever you like and print them right then and there at your house. But you have to have access to a printer! When my printer … Read More...
Tutorial: Doily t-shirt refashion
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make this lace back t-shirt. It’s an easy project when you use a doily for the lace applique. She shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can do it. Go … Read More...
Summer of Sketches Starts Today!
Hello scrappers! I’ll be changing things up on the blog for the rest of July and August. I figure summer is such a busy time that everyone is looking for quick ways to get scrapbook pages done, and what better … Read More...
Freebie: Audrey Hepburn
I love Audrey Hepburn. It didn’t matter if it was Breakfast at Tiffiany’s or Roman Holiday, if she came on the TV, I stopped, sat down and watched this beloved icon. Not only was she a great actress but she … Read More...
Tutorial: Rustic patchwork sachets
Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make these rustic sachets. They’re shaped like tags and have a little loop at the top so you can hang them from a clothes hanger. A bit of wonky piecing and hand … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy Pete Pan collar blouse
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this boxy blouse with a Peter Pan collar. There’s a exposed zipper at the back for a closure. Use a contrasting zipper for a surprise pop of color. You can … Read More...
10 tangle-free ways to store your bobbins
Someday, a very smart sewing machine engineer will design a bobbin that doesn’t start unwinding the second it’s removed from the machine. Wouldn’t that be nice? Until then, very smart sewists have come up with ways to store their bobbins … Read More...
DIY Moon Craft
Today is Moon Day. This special event celebrates the anniversary of the day that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on moon in 1969. In honor of this occasion, why not show your kids how to make a styrofoam moon?… Read More...
Tutorial: Leather stripe decor pillow
Eden from Sugar and Charm shows how you can make this modern style decor pillow. It’s made from a home dec weight fabric with a leather stripe pieced in the middle. It would make a nice edition to your living … Read More...
Freebie: Mice Digital Stamp
Eeeek! How cute are these mice?? Download the free digital stamp image over on the Dearie Dolls blog.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. … Read More...
Banana Ice Cream for Breakfast
I would be “awesome” if I said yes to ice cream for breakfast. I will admit that cake has been allowed occasionally.
Alejandra Ramos from Always Order Dessert has created a fun frozen breakfast with bananas, peanut butter and cocoa. … Read More...
Tip: Stamping with Acrylic Blocks
Did you know you can use your clear acrylic stamping blocks as stamps themselves? Apply some Distress Ink and spritz on some water and then stamp for a neat watercolor look. Find out more over on The House That Stamps … Read More...
Make a Pool Noodle Popsicle Garland
If your local dollar store has a large display of colorful pool noodles, pick up a few extras to make this festive Popsicle garland from Oh Happy Day! This is the perfect decoration for any summer party, since it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded Fabric Balls
Ama from Ohoh Blog shares a tutorial at DIY Ready showing how to make these folded fabric globes. They’re made from scraps of fabric and inexpensive styrofoam balls. Use the colors and patterns on your scraps to make neat designs. … Read More...
Organizing Your Camper or RV
Maybe you’ve already been on a few camping trips so far this Summer, but if not, there is still plenty of time to get in some quality camping time before the cold weather sets in. This post from Buzzfeed has … Read More...
Make a Math Hunt Game
Carolyn created this game for her kids. She created two piles of cards. One pile sported numbers and the other pile listed things that can easily be found by the kids. To play, the kids choose a card from each … Read More...
Tutorial: Sling library book bag
We make good use of our public library during the summer. Becky from Patchwork Posse guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make this sling library book bag that will make carrying your books … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s tiered sundress
Preethi from WIDI shares a free pattern for the beautiful tiered sundress she made her daughter. It has an empire waist bodice, with three gathered tiers for a skirt. In the back, elastic at the top of the bodice and … Read More...