I admit to not being much of a cardigan knitter, and I stick with pretty basic buttonholes when I do need them, either doing a decrease or a bind off for however many stitches and then casting on stitches to … Read More...
Just another color tool or not
I heard about this color tool from Becky’s post, Magenta! of Piece O’ Cake blog. Called the Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool by Joen Wolfrom, I checked it out on Amazon where I looked for one of the lowest starred comments … Read More...
Knit a Cushion Cover with a Big Cable
After talking about knitting for spring yesterday, I have to say that cold weather (which I’m sure we’ll still see more of this season) makes me want to knit cozy things for the home. I mean, we’re inside so much … Read More...
Lovely Little Knot Necklace Tutorial
Erin Siegal shares her tutorial for this simple but dramatic knot necklace. It was created using leather lacing and brass fold over ends. If you have the supplies it is rather simple and easy to follow. It is nowhere near … Read More...
Make Your Own Play Doh Picture Mats
Get kids coloring in a different way, filling in the lines with Play Doh! You don’t have to be an artist to be able to make these reusable, laminated pictures — simply follow these little drawing tricks shared by Lisa … Read More...
Easter Dinner Party – Name Cards
Easter Parties do not have to be all about chocolate, eggs and giant white bunny’s that ultimately freak the kids (and me) out. They can be sophisticated and these Gold bunny place cards are a fine (adult) example of how … Read More...
How to make a recycled pallet clock
Pallets are a great source for scrap wood (pretty easy to find on Craig’s list). Pop on over to the blog Design Decor to see the tutorial on how to make a recycled pallet wood clock.
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Chloe Dress for toddler girls
Dawn from Designed By Dawn Nicole shows how you can make her Chloe Dress for toddler girls. The Chloe Dress has a layered skirt, a ruffle across the top of the bodice and straps that tie in the back. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Make toddler shorts from a man’s button up shirt
Caroline from Maika shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to make a pair of toddler’s shorts out of a man’s button up shirt. The shirting fabric is a nice weight for spring and summer shorts. She uses the … Read More...
DIY Shabby Chic Wedding Favors
Oh yum! Pretty paper bags decorated with shabby ribbons and filled with a delicious fresh baguette are the perfect treat for your wedding guests! The tutorial for them can be found at The Details inspiration blog by Weddingstar. Customize the … Read More...
Tutorial: Marble painted blouse
Anna from Plan B shows how she created a marble effect on a blouse using fabric paint. A sponge and a paintbrush will create the subtle shading and veining. She uses this technique on a blouse she purchased, but you … Read More...
Make Some Crochet Luminaries
One doesn’t typically write ‘crochet’ and ‘luminaria’ in the same sentence, but this time it works. The designer of this project decided to rescue old, stained doilies for the project. However, there’s no reason we can’t crochet our own … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Dinosaur Masks
Here are three printable dinosaur masks from Itsy Bitsy Fun: tiranosaur, T-rex and triceratops. Your kids will love these, and you can photograph the memory! Grab them here.
Wether you are planning a Dinosaur party or just a learning activity … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | So Happy
How to make felt flowers DIY
Kirstin and Jordan are the sister team behind “kojo-designs”! Both sisters are married with children and created “kojo-designs” as a space to celebrate making everyday life beautiful. Kirstin made these stunning “Felt Mums” and she is sharing her tutorial with … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Adding Knit Edgings to Projects
Yesterday I mentioned that the easiest way to add an edging onto a knitting project — if it’s not knit as you work the rest of the project, anyway — is to crochet a border. But if you don’t … Read More...
Ready for Spring? Here’s the Knit for You
This week is unseasonably warm where I live, so it’s been hard to sit at the computer and share the knitting goodness with you!
But I do have a pattern to share if you’re felling the need for something springy, … Read More...
My Marimekko iPad case with a dense foam padding
A while back I showed you the Side Panel Skirt I made that featured a graphic Marimekko tree print. I cut the skirt pieces so I’d have a scrap left over big enough to make a new cover for my … Read More...
Olympics Flag Pizza Bento Box Lunch
Have you been keeping up with the olympics? I’ve seen a little here and there, but have not been watching it full time.
Here is a cute blog hop with bento box lunches starting with Eclectic Lamb. Super cute … Read More...
How to make recycled champagne cork St. Patrick’s Day earrings
Now that Valentine’s Day is over we can officially start St. Patrick’s Day decorating and that includes new jewelry. Pop on over to the blog Make it Easy Crafts for the fun “green” tutorial on how to make St Patrick’s … Read More...
