As I’ve been reading the comments on this week’s giveaway about crafty resolutions, I noticed that a lot of people want to finish more projects and work from their stash. I can’t help you much with the finishing (I’m the … Read More...
Put a mailbox in your garden
Why? To help you keep all of your garden tools.
Everything stays dry and is conveniently located. Mailboxes
are cheaper than other storage solutions for the garden and can often be recycled or upcycled. Mailboxes are a great way to … Read More...
31 Hearty Soup Recipes
It’s soup season. Seems like everyone in the US is in need of soup with the polar vortex. The only soups that I make are chicken noodle or turkey noodle soup from leftovers or a batch of chili. If it … Read More...
Winter Olympics Games For Kids
The Winter Olympics commences on February the 7th and you can get the kids excited with these activities and ideas from MakesandTakes.com.
- Lighting Ice Cream Cone Torches
- Olympic Ring Hoop Loop
- Miniature Ice Skating Rink
- Snowball Ring Toss
- Snowboard Half
DIY – Cracked Heels Rinse
This foot soak uses Rice Vinegar to soften your cracked heels. The vinegar softens the other layer of skin. For the full tutorial and recipe visit vivawoman.net.
Check out these other foot scrub recipes. Did you know failing to … Read More...
15 Minute Valentines Day Candle Idea
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your loved ones how much you care, and what better way to do that than with a personalized gift? Candles are a classic gift that are loved by everyone, and this DIY … Read More...
DIY Love Necklace
Not sure if you noticed but Valentines day is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate then to make your own gift! This adorable necklace will become a statement piece around your neck. You don’t have to have a … Read More...
Great New Collections for Winter
While most of the country sits in the cold, longing for cozy knits to warm us up, Brooklyn Tweed and Quince & Co. have both delivered with excellent winter knits collections.
First up, BT Winter 14, a collection of … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Fleece ear warmer headband
Ruby from Zaaberry shares a free pattern for making a fleece ear warmer headband. It’s quick to put together can be embellished to your liking with fleece bows, fabric flowers, buttons and more. Or, skip the embellishment and wear it … Read More...
Tutorial: Double-layer handkerchief hem t-shirt dress
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this double-layer handkerchief hem t-shirt dress. It’s quick to put together, using a t-shirt for the bodice and big squares of fabric for the skirt. She says it can … Read More...
Tutorial: How to clean and oil your fabric scissors
So you do proper maintenance on your sewing machine, oiling and cleaning it regularly. But do you oil and clean your fabric scissors
? They need proper maintenance, too – especially if you’ve invested in a good pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: 10 minute fleece bandana scarf
This fleece bandana scarf is super easy to make! And fast, too. All you need is 10 minutes and a 20″ x 20″ square of fleece to make one. Kilee from ONE Little MOMMA guest blogs Brassy Apple with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible quilted Valentine mini tote
Molly from Craft Ideas Weekly shares a tutorial on The Sewing Loft showing how to make this cute quilted mini tote for Valentine’s Day. The heart motifs are cute for Valentines, but it could also work for year-round gift giving, … Read More...
Magazine Review: The Stampers’ Sampler
The Stampers’ Sampler magazine has been around for many years and is one of the few magazine devoted completely to stamping. It’s also one of my favorites, I’ve been reading it for a very long time and was thrilled to … Read More...
Using Up Scraps Tutorials
A resolution for my clayful New Year is to use my scrap clay – and I have a lot of scrap clay – more productively. Like a lot of people, I make swirls from my scraps. If you haven’t tried … Read More...
Book Review: Stamp It! DIY Printing with Handmade Stamps
I am a big fan of stamping and I have made some stamps in my day so I was super excited about Stamp It! DIY Printing with Handmade Stamps. I think my favorite part about Stamp It! are the … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fleece dog sweater
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fleece dog sweater. It’ll keep him (or her) warm in the cold winter months. You’ll make it to fit your dog’s measurements so it’ll fit just … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby girl cap sleeve dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this cap-sleeved baby dress. This is so cute! The bodice is made from stretch knit (easy on, easy off!) with cap sleeves. For the attached skirt, you can choose … Read More...
Freebie: Printable labels to organize your sewing supplies
If your New Year’s organizational push includes getting your sewing room in order, check out these printable labels from Sarah Healy. You download them for free at See Kate Sew. You can put them on clear glass jars to … Read More...
Options for Increasing Stitches
This time of year I’m always thinking about the basics of knitting and the little things we can do to make even simple patterns look a little more interesting and beautiful (see my post “On the Importance of Details” for … Read More...