Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make her Diaper and Wipe Carrier. Made from bright, fun prints, the lined fabric pouch holds a pack of wipes and a couple of diapers. She sized it to hold a pack … Read More...
Kite S’mores and Cinco de Mayo Lunch
I suppose those don’t reeeeally go together, but you’ll find them in the same great spot. Make kite s’mores HERE and make silly Cinco de Mayo apples with a PB and J sandwich HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 … Read More...
Tutorial: Car organizer that leaves leg room for older children
Jilll from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an organizer to hold all the items that seem to collect in the back of your car. It’s shorter than many hanging organizers … Read More...
Tutorial: Stripe Play pieced maxi skirt
Jamie Christina from Pretty Ditty has fun with some striped fabric in a pieced maxi skirt. The changing directions of the stripes adds a neat design element. She shares a quick tutorial telling how she did it, including a diagram … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Postcards
Buttons and Foam
Jaime Maraia has come up with a nifty free pattern for crocheted buttons. I’ve seen crochet button patterns before, but not as simple or easy to work up as Jaime’s. She has some other free patterns on her … Read More...
Tutorial | Decorative Paperclips
Tanya from Nonna’s Craft Corner shares how she updated some older paperclip embellishments using her Cricut die cutting machine. She is also holding a giveaway for a Cricut cartridge. Click here for more information.
Inspiration du Jour | Are Skeletons Real?
Tute: Strip tubing a jelly roll yields HSTs
Joy of A Joyful Soul covers a new-to-me quilt piecing *technique on her blog this month – strip tubing. Starting with a Hello Luscious jelly roll she walks you through the process that will end with perfect half square triangles … Read More...
DIY: Homemade Cold Cream
Am I the only one with a fond memory of Pond’s Cold Cream? I just remember slathering it on after a sunburn, not necessarily the approved use, but still, the memory of the coolness lingers with me today. So when … Read More...
Project: Vintage Floral Card
I love the rustic vintage look of this card! Ann Schach shares step by step instructions as well as a video tutorial on how to stamp and emboss a lovely card like this one. Click here to visit her blog … Read More...
Review: Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine
Note: Although Singer sent me a free Singer 160 Limited Edition so I could write this review, opinions in this review are 100% mine. Singer did not request a good review in return for the machine.
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A Beautiful Flower in the Garden
This happy little gardener is watering a lovely flower in the garden. He looks so jolly. Get the free chart.
Etsy Find: Chevron Tea Lights
BertiesUmbrella on Etsy has these watermelon-scented soy tea lights featuring a chevron detail on the sides. Trendy, sweet-smelling and adorable! I share a lot of candle holder ideas on this blog and have been on the lookout for cute candles … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeping bag and pillow for a doll
Jen Goode from 100 Directions shows how you can make a sleeping bag and matching pillow for a doll. Get the tute.
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Store-Bought Cookie Bouquet
No need to have kids use the oven. They can make mom a cookie bouquet with all store-bought cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at The Mother Huddle.
The Avengers Cake Pops
I’m way behind on my action adventure/Superhero movies, because I know very little about The Avengers (guess my encyclopedic-knowledge-of-super-heroes brother is behind the ball keeping me informed). But these cake pops kind of make me want to know more. Make … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bias tape maker from hardware store materials
You can buy handy metal bias tape maker
gadgets at the fabric store. But did you know that you can make your own from a disposable crat knife? You know, the ones with the break-away blades? PC from MeiJo’s Joy… Read More...
Tutorial: Tin Can Carrier
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a tin can carrier for kids to take with them on their outdoor adventures. The hard-sided round pouch gives a place for … Read More...
DIY Cookie Canisters
This DIY cookie container is waaaaaay prettier than a paper plate, I think. Find the how-tos to make your own decorated wooden cookie canisters HERE at You are My Fave.