We have a large children’s book library in our home, and these bookplates are perfect for them! You can get these adorable book plates from my poppet…and print as many as you need! You will probably also want to … Read More...
Groundhog Day Craft {Free Printable}
Groundhog Day is almost upon us, and this craft is a great way to teach your children about the day and the history behind it! You can get this free printable craft over at My Very Educated Mother.
Kids Craft – Simple Flower Lollipop Valentines
These flower valentines are perfect for your children to make for their classmates. You can find the simple tutorial over at We Made That. Just pop a lollipop sucker in and you have a very quick and easy … Read More...
Tip: Keep your fabrics from fraying and tangling when prewashing
Don’t you hate it when your prewashed fabrics come out of the washer in a giant tangled up, frayed-edge mess? Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shares a tip to keep it from happening. Go to her blog to see what … Read More...
Tutorial: Measuring tape bracelet
Haley Pierson-Cox at The Zen of Making shows how to turn a measuring tape into a fun piece of wrist jewelry. If you don’t already have a couple of extra measuring tapes in your sewing box (mine tend to reproduce … Read More...
French Herb Painted Pots
These pretty pots were made by Carolyn from a dollar store ceramic pot. Using craft paint and stencils she transformed this dollar store look into chic little herb containers for your kitchen or garden. You can get the supply list … Read More...
Project: Stamped Sucker Flowers
Here’s a cute, quick project for Valentine’s Day! Add a little stamped flower around a sucker to give to your sweetie. I think this would alos be a great kids craft idea too. Find more info on the Obsessed with … Read More...
Rainbow Powdered Sugar
I’ll never tire of rainbow-themed foods, I don’t think. To bring some rainbows to your every day, here’s an idea for tinting powdered sugar to decorate French toast or cupcakes or cakes, or whatever needs a little rainbow and sugar. … Read More...
Glitter Mason Jar Candle Holders for Valentine’s Day
Jen at Tater Tots & Jello came up with these adorable glittered mason jar luminaries for Valentine’s Day last year, and I’m smitten. Check out her tutorial.
How to make recycled sweater decorations
Yah, I know Christmas just happened but as we crafters know you can never start making the next holiday’s decorations too soon. Wouldn’t this chick look too cute hanging from the handle of an Easter basket? See how to make … Read More...
Conversation Heart Fudge
Yes, that’s colorful, pretty, pastel fudge, not colorful, pretty, store-bought conversation heart candies . Pretty uncanny how like the candy these look, isn’t it? You’ll find the trials and tribulations to come up with these beauts, as well as the … Read More...
20 Free Typewriter Fonts
I love typewriter fonts. I have a vintage typewriter, but that’s not enough for me, I need digital versions too. So I was excited to see this list of 20 Free Typewriter Fonts from Addictive Fonts. I just might have … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth reusable snack bags
Stefanie from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial over at I Heart Naptime showing how to make reusable snack bags. They have a cotton lining, an oilcloth outer layer that repels water and wipes clean, and a simple Velcro closure. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Fat quarter pot holders
Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how you can make a pair of quilted pot holders out of two fat quarter (plus some batting). One fat quarter will make the bodies of the pot holders, and the other the binding. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece mitten cuff extender
Roselee from Baby E Crafts and Jane of All Trades made fleece cuffs to layer underneath her daughter’s mittens. They extend the length of the mitten so cold air (and cold snow) doesn’t sneak in. She got the idea … Read More...
Dessert Cocktails for the Big Game
Dessert and cocktail in one? I can think of no better combo. Plus, there’s spinach in there, so you get your iron for the day. Cocktail aside, the football dress up would work with any green drink. Make Super Bowl … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated snow mittens
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of insulated snow mittens. The tutorial is the second half of her 2-part series on making your own snow gear. Her first installment showed how to make insulated snow … Read More...
Tutorial: Fairy Frame Card
This stunning card was made by Lori, one of the card designers from Sweet Pea stamps. She’s got a video tutorial on how she made the lovely frame with Ultrathick Embossing Powder and how to make the fairies wings 3D, … Read More...
Colorful Ice Garland
As much as we’d like to deny it, it’s still winter. The beginning of spring isn’t for another 2 months, so why not add a little spring color to the winter landscape? Make this fun colorful ice garland to brighten … Read More...
Hearts And Flowers
I adore this sweet necklace. It would be great for Spring. But, it gave me an idea. What about substituting some of those small hearts I recently wrote about for these flowers? I think that would make a really … Read More...