These little fabric bird ornaments are so cute! Charlie Deighton shares a tutorial on Fabric HQ showing how to make them. They’re easy to put together out of fabric and ribbon scraps. She showed them as Christmas ornaments, but I … Read More...
101 Favorite Sandwich Recipes
Are you planning on having a Super Bowl or Winter Olympics party? Maybe you need a quick family meal for the week or over the weekend. Or you’re just tired of the same meal plan and need a change. Here … Read More...
Chinese New Year Books
Chinese New Year 2014 is on January 31st which means you still have time to grab these 10 great books from the Library. Teaching your children about other cultures is always fun and always educational. Grab some Chinese food, sit … Read More...
Freebie: New Year Printables
Freebie: Flower Fashion Girls
Download some beautiful flower covered fashion girls for free from Dover Publications, these images will give you lots to color and make for some pretty paper crafts!
-Heather
Looking for free digital stamps and SVG files? We love using … Read More...
Tutorial: Warm faux fur hat
This faux fur hat will keep your ears and head warm, and look good doing it. Aimee from Clones ‘n Clowns shows how you can make one. Faux fur can be expensive, but because this project uses only half a … Read More...
Snow Ice Cream
Got Snow?
We have more than enough in my opinion. Unfortunately, we have two more months to endure. Did you know you could turn that snow into ice cream? Next snowfall, tell the kids to gather some snow to bring … Read More...
Olympics – Couples Party
You have probably realized the Winter Olympics is coming. (We have been blogging lot’s) This blog idea from Divinspired where she shares just how to setup, decorate and play at Couples Olympic Party. I love the trophy made from a … Read More...
A Few “Best Of” Pattern Roundups
Since I was at home with a preschooler a lot longer than I meant to be over the holidays and beyond, I’m a little behind on year-end roundups, so I thought I would share a few of the favorite pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring gift bags with heart appliques
Sew4Home shows how you can whip up some cute Valentine’s gift bags. They’re simple drawstring pouches with the casing stitched on the outside of the bags. Add in a heart applique and they’re ready for some Valentine’s Day gifting. Go … Read More...
Huge Sale at Silhouette!
From today Jan 11th through Jan 18th Silhouette is having an amazing sale on Silhouette accessories, everything in stock is at a 30% discount! Be sure to use promo code: GOSSIP when you check out. (please note: the discount … Read More...
Crocheted Man Cap
Can you tell I’m not a photographer? I’ve had numerous requests for this pattern, so I will try to comply. This is a cap custom made for my husband’s smallish and very bald head. I’ve crocheted him several caps before … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Mr. Postman peacoat style jacket for boys
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin wraps up her week of free patterns with this Mr. Postman jacket for boys. It’s a peacoat style double-breasted jacket with a hood and welt pockets. She made her example from a corduroy with a … Read More...
Identifying Unknown Fibers in Your Stash
Yesterday we looked at our odd balls and organized in terms of yarn weight. Maybe you already have an idea of some yarns that you’d like to go together in a project. If so, that’s awesome!
But sometimes you need … Read More...
Amazing Mug Cake Recipes
I asked if there were ideas that you would like to see posted and I only got one reply. She wanted mug cakes, so here are different links for mug cakes. Just remember not to use mugs with metal in … Read More...
Winter Olympics – Printable Word Search
This Winter Olympics Printable word search is aimed at third graders but I really don’t see why younger kids can’t have a go. Olympics is a great way to motivate a little extra school work with new themes and fun … Read More...
DIY – 10 Minute Heart Earrings
Now is the time to dig out all the Heart Shaped symbols of love to celebrate Valentines day. These adorable wire wrapped earrings as so easy that you could make them for everyone in your office, school or neighborhood. If … Read More...
Felt Poppy NO SEW Tutorial (Easy Felt Flowers)
“Positively Splendid” hosted by Amy has this “Easy Felt Poppy Tutorial” and she shows us how to use it in ways we may have not thought of. Amy has a wonderful tutorial with a lot of close up pictures. Thanks … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiled leather pillow cover
Lela from Vorstellung von Schon shows how to make a tiled leather pillow cover. It’s a no-sew project because she glues the leather pieces down. A strong glue should be enough to hold everything in place, but you could also … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Artist toddler art smock
Arts and crafts with toddlers is rarely mess-free, especially if you bring out the paints. Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making a laminated cotton art smock to protect your child’s clothing during a crafting session. The laminated cotton wipes … Read More...