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If you’re looking for a unique and effective way to keep the bugs away this summer, you might want to consider making some citronella candles. While we’ve blogged about citronella candles before, the version we’re about to introduce you … Read More...
Funky hats abounded in Alice Springs, Australia, with the Beanie Festival and Exhibition that took place late last month. (This article says it goes on through mid-July but I’m not seeing that anywhere on the event’s website, but … Read More...
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor continues her series of free dress patterns inspired by special people in her life, this time with a dress in girls’ sizes. Named the Catalina dress after her niece, it’s a knee-length one shoulder … Read More...
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how you can make this roll-up travel jewelry case. Pockets across the inside of the roll will keep your jewelry pieces separated. She includes loops above each … Read More...
This is my third review using products from the brand new Stampin’ Up Catalog. If you missed my first post with details about what’s in the catalog, along with project ideas you can check it out here and … Read More...
I’ve been watching in amazement as the tutorials for this gorgeous bouquet unfolded over the course of a week at Something Turquoise! Detailed instructions for 8 beautiful felt flowers along with eucalyptus leaves culminated in the creation of the … Read More...
For beginning crocheters or for those who are interested in learning out wonderful craft, I have gathered a number of facts that might be helpful.
1. Unlike knitting, crochet can never be done on a machine! All crochet is … Read More...
Share your sparklers in style with two free printables sparkler holders from 1. Lovely Indeed and Alice & Lois
3. Decorate with these vintage inspired patriotic printables by Live, Laugh, Rowe
4. Make a fringe banner with a tutorial from … Read More...
Totally Smitten by Els Bestamped.
What I loved about it:
Babies!
The black & white photo paired with the soft colors.
Tidbits about Els:
I’ve been papercrafting for over 5 years now. I stumbled into this lovely hobby shortly after … Read More...
This kids library bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects makes it easy for kids to tote their books to and from the library. It’s an easy project and she shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. You’ll … Read More...
Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can make these Macaron Pillows that are absolutely yummy! They’re made from a candy colored fleece with a bit of white for the cream filling. They’re perfect for cuddling … Read More...
Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making her Red, White, and Bling pajamas for little girls. It’s a sleeveless swing top with a matching pair of shorts. She gives a free pattern for the swing top, and … Read More...
If you’re expecting, gender reveal parties are all the rage. A cake with pink or blue filling seems to be the most popular way to announce baby’s gender, but gender reveal balloons filled with colored gender reveal confetti
are … Read More...
Sorry a day late! I had hoped to get this out yesterday afternoon, but my computer decided it was done working. Thank goodness I have a computer savvy husband, but unfortunately he wasn’t available till this morning. Hoping the old … Read More...
So, if you’re fortunate, you might find yourself sitting around a campfire, picnic table, pool, or family room, thinking of a small project to crochet. Here you go! Four free, quick patterns that, of course, can be worked up in … Read More...
Edie Eckman, Red Heart Yarn and CreativeBug have teamed up for a 12-week free knitalong course to make a cabled afghan, and the first lesson launched today.
It begins with a discussion of the materials needed — it calls for … Read More...
We are spending more and more time outside now that the weather is warming, so why not make your outdoor space more beautiful and more enjoyable? A nice piece of patio furniture
can make all the difference in your patio area. However, … Read More...
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for Gathered Summer Skirt, a knee-length tiered skirt perfect for summer wear. The gathering on the tiers creates just the right amount of fullness throughout the skirt. She gives sizing for … Read More...
Cintia of “My Poppet” has this “Easy Cable Knit Skirt” tutorial helping us with a wardrobe refashion. She has a complete tutorial for us to follow. You can use other types of sweaters; it does not have to be Cable … Read More...
Mary Scott Huff recently shared a fun free pattern for knit doll hair with a bow (sided for an adult) over at the Craftside blog. This was a leftover project from her book Fun and Fantastical Hats to Knit, and … Read More...
