I love this Yellow Submarine cross-stitch pattern from Shwin and Shwin.
It’s such a fun, colorful project with the stitchy reminder to live a life of ease, stitching and smiling in your own version of a home beneath the waves.… Read More...
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by Sarah White
I love this Yellow Submarine cross-stitch pattern from Shwin and Shwin.
It’s such a fun, colorful project with the stitchy reminder to live a life of ease, stitching and smiling in your own version of a home beneath the waves.… Read More...
Acorn squash are a pretty fall favorite for decorating. But want to add an unexpected twist to them? Why not transform them with a bit of tan rope into an acorn. Pop on over to the blog Inspired by Charm … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love Fair Isle designs but I’m also pretty lazy so I don’t knit them very often.
But the Winter Pillow from Knit Picks just might cause me to change my mind.
This pretty allover colorwork pattern is worked in … Read More...
This Christmas tutorial shows you how to make a Christmas Tree Angel with a teardrop Crystal. These Angels are adorable all year round and make nice little handmade gifts. They are so easy to make kids can make them too.… Read More...
When you’re an entrepreneur, you always want to learn how to better yourself and your business. These 12 books can help you do just that. Take a moment and read through this list and pick a few that resonate with … Read More...
When making lots of cards for the holidays having one layout you can repeat, even with different images, can help make things a little easier. Jill Foster created 3 amazing cards using the same window frame opening layout idea using … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Check out this Christmas tree skirt sewing tutorial at Swoodson Says that uses modern pom-pom trim to gussy up a simple tree skirt. The pom pom trim gives it such a sweet, vintage look! Her tutorial works off measurements so … Read More...
Lots of companies have card kits with pre-cut pattern papers, die cuts and embellishments. They make quick and easy cards but you can also use the same products to make fun pocket scrapbook pages. Amy used a card kit from … Read More...
If you’ve ever been interested in making your own jewelry, these Crochet Tassel Earrings are the perfect project for you. Learning how to make earrings can be really rewarding, and puts you in control of your own style.
These earrings … Read More...
Switch out the typical wreath for Christmas Tree door decor, complete with shiny ornaments. This tutorial is a new twist on and Old Christmas favorite. Sometimes it’s nice to change things are Christmas time and this Door Wreath/Tree is just … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
These little pouches make great gifts! Sew some up and fill them with goodies! Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make the little pouches. They’re easy to sew – great for … Read More...
I love the bow tie and real buttons Emma used on her Christmas Bear card! And the other embellishments and stitching give her card a great rustic touch as well. Perfect for that vintage holiday look.
I’m a fan of Model Magic – it feels nice, it’s inexpensive, easy to work with and it’s fun to paint or use markers on after. You can add pipe cleaners, googly eyes, stick on gems and all sorts of … Read More...
Fall is the perfect time to make new memories and capture perfect moments to scrapbook. Katie has put together a list of 50 great way to make Fall memories, from going to the pumpkin patch to keeping lists of what … Read More...
Do you love the fun of popping some change in a machine and seeing which prize you get? And then get addicted to trying to get the one prize you want? And then end up with a bunch of plastic … Read More...
by Sarah White
I feel really lucky that my daughter goes to a school where homework is not a priority. The kids have to study for tests from time to time outside of school, but on a daily basis there isn’t homework.
I … Read More...
by Sarah White
This giant plush pear knitting pattern from Hello Dolly Knitting is super sweet and would be a great little gift for a sweet kiddo in your life or anyone who likes Kawaii style objects.
It uses about 100 yards of … Read More...
Girls Home Spa Lab: by Mata Pagan
We love our DIY body recipes and I love the concept of setting up our tweens for DIY products too. Recently I asked my daughter to tell me what was the main … Read More...
Wood Shop: by Margaret Larson
A complete carpentry-camp-in-a-book, Wood Shop is the perfect gift for young makers and aspiring woodworkers. 17 cool projects teach kids the basics of woodworking as they build cool, useful creations. This book is great for … Read More...
I love these Marshmallow Penguins and so will your friends and family. They have to be the cutest most adorable little edible Christmas bites I have EVER seen. The tutorial is so easy to follow and once you have made … Read More...