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When you search polymer clay on Etsy it makes suggestions including “fantasy”. This time, I caved and searched fantasy. Happy I did! People are so talented!
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| Shoemaker’s Elves by TheWindowOfTheSoul | Dragon Necklace by ClayByKim |
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| Posable Hippogryph Doll by Sphenodontia | Gothic |
Onelmom shows how you can use a short bit of elastic to make a cord keeper to keep your gadget cords and cables from getting all tangled up. She used buttonhole elastic scavenged from a pair of kid pants, but … Read More...
It’s never really too early to start on holiday projects is it? The Clearsnap blog has some wonderful Christmas tag ideas to share, pop on over there and they’ll show you how to create a cool background with color sprays … Read More...
This Goats Milk Soap recipe sounds good enough to eat. Essentiallyeclectic.com shares this simple and easy to follow recipe.
Looking for more Goat’s Milk recipes? Check out our DIY recipe for making your own goat’s milk lip chapstick. The Goat’s … Read More...
Geometrics are still a hot trend for weddings, and they add bold, graphic, and modern style to all your celebrations! Check out 12 inspiring links to geometric-inspired details below, and be sure to visit my Geometric Pinterest Board for even … Read More...
Tom Bedard (Love his creations) shares his experience with just what happens when you try to divide up a sand table. What I love most about this article is it’s a simple idea to rejuvenate and old unused play area … Read More...
I love this craft by carolynshomework it was made using Air-mail envelopes and would be perfect for a Bon-Voyage party!
I love the simplicity of the materials but the outcome is very effective. Well done Carolyn.
I have told you before about my love for dishcloths (a while back I shared some of my favorite patterns) and here’s another really cute one.
Dolly Creates made a washcloth/dishcloth adorned with little hearts. It’s mostly stockinette … Read More...
Lisa from Mabey She Made It turned a clearance sale – and far too big for her – t-shirt into this ruched tee. She took the extra width off the sides so it fits her figure, but kept the extra … Read More...
Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her Tulika Tote. It’s a roomy tote with oversized grommets attaching the handles. It’s fully lined and has boxed bottoms. But even better, … Read More...
Geometric shapes have been trending for a while now as wedding elements. and they are still going strong! Their simple, graphic designs make them perfect for modern celebrations. Belle & Chic featured a round-up of geometric-inspired craft projects ranging from … Read More...
Lisa from Grey Luster Girl guest blogs over at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to refashion an oversized man’s button up shirt and a t-shirt into a fitted tunic. The bodice and sleeves will come from the t-shirt, … Read More...
DIY Maven shows how to make her simple Grab and Go No-Sew Wallet. The inside has a pair of pockets for ID or credit card. It folds up with a snap closure. She assembled the entire thing using fusible webbing … Read More...
Amy Kingford at Get it Scrapped shows you how you can take an inspiring image, like a beautifully designed room in a magazine, and use that inspiration to create the foundation for a scrapbook page. She illustrates this using … Read More...
Have you ever wondered why chocolate chip cookies can be chewy, crisp, soft, flat, thick, cakey, greasy, bland, flavorful, moist, or crumbly?
Wonder no more. Tessa from handle the heat has the ultimate guide to making and handling chocolate chip … Read More...
Sometimes on this site I share free patterns that are free for a limited time and then people will come back years later wondering why the link doesn’t work. With that in mind I think I’m going to start putting … Read More...
I know, I know, I’ve been talking about fall knitting all week (and wanting to do some fall knitting, given that as I write this at almost 3 p.m. local time it is a blissful 73 degrees outside!) but there … Read More...
The Renegade Seamstress shows how she refashioned a large, rather shapeless blouse into this more fitted blouse with open top sleeves. What a transformation!! The more fitted shape is much more flattering! The open sleeves are just the right amount … Read More...
If I had to pick only one type of pattern to stitch for the rest of my life, it would be blackwork-type patterns. They are so varied and you can also “cheat” and fill them in with cross-stitch too so … Read More...
Michelle from Handmade Martini is guest blogging over at Welcome to the Mouse House today with a tutorial (and free pattern) for making a vintage-inspired head scarf. She gives the pattern for two versions of the scarf, on that is … Read More...
