February is Heart Month, and even though we’re at the end of the month, it’s always a good time to raise awareness of the fact that heart disease is the biggest killer out there and we all need to be … Read More...
Chocolate Ice Cream with Cocoa
Is it possible to make ice cream without an ice cream machine?
Apparently, this recipe you can make with or without an ice cream maker! This ice cream isn’t as sweet, so you have an excuse to eat it with … Read More...
Party Ideas – St Patrick’s Day Favors
This rainbow candy filled Fortune cookie is perfect for St Patrick’s Day. These would be perfect for a green afternoon tea for the kids or for hosting a magical St Patty’s day afternoon BBQ. Simple to make and easy to … Read More...
DIY Faceted Heart Necklace
It’s quite possible I have a Jewelry making crush on MintedStrawberry. I love her work and her photo’s are inspiring! I have started stalking her on facebook just waiting to see what she posts next. Do you have a Jewelry … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Baby bib with a terry cloth backing
Alice & Lois share a free pattern for making a baby bib with terry cloth backing. You can cut the front from one fabric, or piece several fabrics together to make a patchwork front. The free pattern is part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Pajama pants hack to keep the legs from riding up
Melissa from EcoArmoire posts at The Sewing Rabbit with a pajama pants hack that will keep the legs from riding up while you’re sleeping. I need this! I cannot sleep in loose fit pajama pants because the riding up is … Read More...
25 Monogrammed DIY Projects
Monograms are a quintessential part of a wedding, and so versatile too! From gift bags, to favors, to decor, jewelry and more, those simple letters make a big statement. Dukes & Duchesses shares a collection of 25 monogrammed projects for … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | XOXOXO
Tutorial: Ice Cream Greeting Card
This tutorial by Ramya is how to add an ice cream embellishment to a card but you could use the same process for any design. Seeing how folks use clays – in this case, air dry – to embellish other … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized asymmetrical leather clutch
Alida from Alida Makes shows how she made this oversized asymmetrical leather clutch. Love this bag!! She designed at part of her finale look on Project Sewn. It’s made from a large rectangle of fabric, with an angled flap and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make lace tights for an 18″ doll out of a knitted sock
Kathryn from Daydream Doll Boutique shows how you can make a pair of lace tights for an 18″ doll out of a crocheted knitted sock. The sock needs to be a women’s size knee sock in order to have enough … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Sew a neck band on to a t-shirt
Rae from Made By Rae shows how to make a basic neck band for a t-shirt. This is the kind of finish you see on a standard t-shirt, made from a folded band of fabric stretched to fit around the … Read More...
Adorable Clothespins Wedding Party
Elyse Major of Tinkered Treasures knows how to create the most charming projects out of simple materials, and her sweet little wedding party made from clothespins made me smile! You can see the entire Le Petit Marriage wedding party here. … Read More...
New Product: Marker Spritzer
Get more out of your markers using the new Tim Holtz Distress Marker
Spritzer
. This tool gives you a cool air brush effect, this is great to use with stencils! Tim has a video showing how to use this … Read More...
Knit a Warm Singlet for Kids
Winter is not over, no matter how much we wish it were so. And I know the bottom half of the world is starting to think about winter that is coming to them soon. So no matter where you live … Read More...
5 Simple Recycled Craft Ideas
Let’s be honest, if you are on this site you are a DIY-er! You love to try and make things, and use your creative talents to produce something amazing! Check out the links below to find some fun crafts to … Read More...
Low Fat Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
Dieters rejoice! Sing hallalulua!
You can make cinnamon buns and eat them too! Girl Who Bakes gives you the recipe and tells you how to create these guilt-free goodies! You might think some of the ingredients strange, but they are … Read More...
DIY Deep Cleansing Mud Facial
This natural facial is a “back to basics” style recipe. Mix together essential oils and natural ingredients for a rustic deep cleanse. Visit our sister site for the full recipe. Natural Deep Cleanse Facial Mud Mask. This is … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky ruffle baby blanket
Shelly from Giggles and Beans shows how to make a ruffle baby blanket. This would make a sweet gift for a new baby! The blanket is made from two layers of soft cuddly Minky and is edged with a ruffle … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a mouth pocket for a softie Shark
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Creation, shares a cool trick you can do when making a softie. You can turn the softie’s mouth into a pocket so he can gobble … Read More...