This just melts my heart. What dad wouldn’t want to get a jar filled with cute and loving messages for dad to read from their kiddos. Pop on over to the link Lisa sent in to the blog Cucicucicoo for … Read More...
Make Animal Tracks
You do not need to be planning a trip to a sandy beach to try out this fun activity. It can just as easily be done in a sandbox or at a playground that has sand. Follow along with Arianne’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s racer back hi-low tank with a pretty pleated neck
Mama Nene from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern at Sew McCool for making this girl’s racer back tank with a hi-low hem and pretty pleated detail around the neck. Her free pattern makes a US size 5 years (chest … Read More...
My New Top Pick For A Crochet Flowers For This Spring
We just need wonderful crochet flower patterns in the Spring, don’t we? It has rained enough where I live that April showers must be bringing lots of flowers for May.
Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Get Better Everyday Photos of Kids
Alissa from Creative with Kids shares some tips and conversation starters to help you take better photos of your kids, and have them be willing participants in the process. I really like that she focused on connecting with your … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Dreamer
I totally loved the way kahoogstad used a large photo across the width of her page Dreamer.
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
10 years
Paper or digi? (or both?)
3 years paper and then switched to … Read More...
Tutorial: Quicky, Quirky Banner
Well sort of pirate-y which you could play up. Me, I’d probably add this to the next Fimo polymer clay business card holder or plaque I make because it adds a little attitude.
Even though the whole tutorial shows in … Read More...
Still trying to figure out a neat idea for Father’s Day?
Beth at Hungry Happenings created fudge to look like rocks.
You could have lots of fun with this. Print out some pictures of Dad and place him climbing the … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Bag with lots of pockets, including a secret pocket
Jonie from Knot Sew Normal shows how to make her Summer Bag that’s packed with pockets on the outside and on the inside. There’s a cool asymmetrical pocket on the front, and inside that pocket a tiny secret pocket where … Read More...
Recycled cigar box Cottage Kits by Little Bits Kits
Oh I can’t tell you how much I like this kit! I used to make little doll hoses out of styrofoam packing shapes and shoe boxes when I was a kid. This kit from Little Bits Kits uses a cigar … Read More...
Tutorial: Self binding minky baby blanket
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make a cuddly soft minky baby blanket. A self-binding technique, in which the back of the blanket wraps around the front, finishes the edges quickly and … Read More...
Tutorial: The Perfect Potholder
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shows how to make her Perfect Potholder. What makes this such a great potholder is that the back is made with a thick toweling to give a good barrier against the heat of a pan. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scalloped shift dress
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this scalloped shift dress. The look is inspired by a similar dress she found at J. Crew Factory. She used a basic shift dress pattern, altering the arm hole and hems … Read More...
6 Creative Ways To Stay Orgainzed With Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboard paint
is so trendy right now! It is so versatile and with something as easy as a can of paint and a paintbrush, you can turn any item into a writable surface. The possibilities are nearly endless. However, it’s … Read More...
How To Clean Your Front Load Washing Machine
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So what are front load washing machines?
We need to really tell you that?
So, front load washing machines are basically those washers with the door in the front, so you can load your clothes from there. … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped snake sock softie
Craft Foxes shares a tutorial from Brenna Maloney showing how you can make a loveable snake softie out of a striped knee sock. It’s a fun project to make with kids. If they’re too young to do the sewing themselves, … Read More...
Quick Parties – The Best Store Bought Party Food
Not everyone can dedicate time to make home made party food. I won’t make you feel guilty for that! Here are some tried and tested store bought party food idea that are sure to be a hit. Remember to … Read More...
DIY Shrinky Bracelet
Everyone (I assume) loves paying with shrinkie’s
. Somehow cutting up bits of plastic bring back childhood memories. I recall a fuel station giving them away when we were kids and we would ride out bikes there to go get … Read More...
An Approach to Seaming a Seamless Sweater
I’m kind of conflicted when it comes to seams and sweaters. I understand logically that seams are important. They bring stability to a piece, can help it hold its shape through washing and wearing, and can be used to … Read More...
Father’s Day Candy Bar Poster to Print
Have you ever seen one of these candy bar poster gifts? Kristyn, from Lil’ Luna, wanted to help her kids make one for a Father’s Day gift but didn’t look forward to the prospect of writing it all out … Read More...