Cutting foam craft sheets you can make yourself a cool abstract background stamp, find out more over at Mellissa Samuels blog.
-Heather
Cross stitch Freebie: Home
Home…where little birds and cute kitties live in harmony. At least that’s what I would love my home to be like…full of cute little animals, fun colors and peace. Yeah, I’ve got four monster dogs that just love to … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro tank from a t-shirt pattern, plus an “Ice Scream” template
Tara from Girl Like the Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how she created this retro tank for her daughter, and includes a free template for the uh-mazing “Ice Scream” design. To make the muscle style tank, … Read More...
DIY Garage Storage Ideas
The garage can sometimes become a catch-all space. It’s the one place where you can dump all of the extra things when getting out of the car, and where things are stored when there just is not enough space inside … Read More...
Glass Groups on Facebook to Join
I’m sure you all spend time on Facebook, maybe a little too much time. If you’re a glass lover you can find some cool pages to “Like” and you will find like minded individuals that also love glass. Are you … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY outdoor playhouse tent
A simple tent like this one provides a setting for childhood adventure. A tea party, a campout, a pirate’s lair, a secret clubhouse, and more. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. The frame is made from PVC pipe, with … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cup
Here is another great tip on how to make your own chocolate chip cookie dough cups. Kari at The Dating Divas introduces us to Amy at The Idea Room. Amy created the chocolate chip cookie dough cups featured on … Read More...
How to Make Colored Rice
You can make your own colored rice to use in a sensory table, like Nicolette did, or you can make it to use in other projects. You won’t believe how easy it is to make these brightly colored grains. Just … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern quilted tea cozy
A tea cozy sounds like it would be something old fashioned, but Kim of Milkybeer Handmade shows that tea cozies can be quite modern after all. She shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to make one. It has … Read More...
Tutorial: Mason jar pin cushion and sewing kit
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a mason jar pin cushion and sewing kit. The jar lid becomes the pin cushion, while the jar itself will hold buttons, threads, and small notions. She shows it made … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Gift Card Holder for Teacher (with printable phrases)
With school coming to a close be sure to thank those wonderful teachers in your kids lives. A gift card is a great thank you especially if it comes in a fun hand made gift card holder. Find directions for … Read More...
Crochet A Cute Jar Topper
Sara over at creativejewishmom has created these charming, and wonderfully easy, jar toppers for us. I can think of a hundred different ways to use this idea!
This would be a cute way to brighten up your bathroom counter top, … Read More...
Freebie | Birthday Journaling Cards for Project Life
Beth from Scraps of Five shares these free printable journaling cards and embellishments for Project Life. She shows the Project Life page she used them for to document her son’s tenth birthday.
Looking for Project life Supplies? Check these … Read More...
Freebie & Tutorial | Father’s Day Pop-up Card
ChiWei at One Dog Woof shares the free template and instructions to make this pop-up card for Father’s Day. If you have a Silhouette machine, you’re in luck, no hand cutting for you when you use her free cut … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Winter Love
I chose to feature Winter Love by steffinchenb because of the soft wintery mood evoked in her layout by the supplies she used.
Tidbits about Steffka:
How long have you been scrapping?
I have been scrapbooking since 2006. I wanted … Read More...
7 Quick Tips to Start an Etsy Shop – EverythingEtsy.com
Everything Etsy, as the name suggests, is such a great resource for etsy/handmade shop owners. This time they’ve shared 7 quick tips to start an Etsy shop. I’ve had my shop for over a year, but my Sister … Read More...
6 embroidery projects to welcome summer
Summer is a time for enjoying the great outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and taking a break from the daily routine. And what better way to celebrate the season than by creating some whimsical embroidered art? Embroidery … Read More...
Cleaning Your AC Unit
While many of us are going about our spring cleaning lists, there is one piece in our home that can sometimes be overlooked. The AC unit. Did you know it needs to be cleaned as well? And, on a regular … Read More...
Bite Size Banana Cream Pie
Here is another quick dessert to put together. Food Pusher shows you how to make these delicious bite size treats. Just click on the web page in blue for the recipe and directions.
I will have to keep this in … Read More...
DIY – Lace Necklace
Love this delicate but heavy black lace necklace. It is inspired by “Gossip Girl”. You can get the look too by following the simple tutorial on Chic Steals.