This year pantone chose Living Coral as the color of the year. I love this color, it’s not quit pink and not quit red and it’s a darker, richer color then the dusty rose that’s been really trendy for a … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Funny Project to Keep Out Drafts
Do you have a drafty house? Are you a fan of puns? You might just need to add this Mind the Gap draft excluder project to your list.
Pillar Box Blue has the full instructions for making the design with … Read More...
Goal Planner Printable for 2019
Free goal planner for 2019. Walk your plans from idea to reality with this free printable goal planner for 2019. it’s easy, and free from Apple Green Cottage.
-Heather
Make Your Own Thermometer with Items You Have at Home
Observing the weather is a great introduction to science for kids, and it can be a lot of fun to make your own weather tools like rain gauges and wind socks.
Did you know you can make a thermometer with … Read More...
Tons of recycled zipper jewelry ideas
Zippers
are one of the funnest things to use in unexpected ways. Over at the blog Eslamoda there is a huge collection of recycled zipper jewelry inspirations. The red zipper heart is so perfect for Valentine’s Day. This is … Read More...
Vintage Travel Wedding Theme
Vintage weddings are very popular right now, but what if you seek something a little different? Well how about adding a little more detail to your theme. This Vintage wedding is a Travel themed Vintage wedding. By adding a new … Read More...
Snowman Valentine Day Card
Where I live it’s still winter and it’s not unusual to have snow around Feb 14th. So using winter images like snowmen are so fun on Valentine’s Day cards. This winter Valentine is from Nichol Spohr is so cute, I … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Make your own seam roll
A seam roll makes it easier to press shaped and curved fabric pieces. You can buy them, but you can also make your own. Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage has a tutorial showing how, plus a free pattern you can download … Read More...
Female Face Art Journal Page
I love how Shari Carroll wrote her journaling to form the shape of hair on her female face art journal page. And her colorful stenciled watercolor background is not only pretty but very on trend too.
Girls’ Boho Halter Top Crochet Pattern
If you aren’t familiar with the Okanagan in British Columbia, it’s an incredibly beautiful lake-filled valley where the average summer day is around 35 degrees Celcius in the summer. Needless to say, you want to remain as cool as possible … Read More...
LEGO Snowflake Building Challenge
I don’t know how the weather is where you are, but here in Arkansas it is unseasonably warm and we’re beginning to think it’s not going to snow at all.
But it is still winter, and it can still be … Read More...
4 Owl Coloring Pages
I grew up loving owls, my grandmother collected them so I have fond memories of her whenever I see them. Being a Harry Potter fan doesn’t hurt either 🙂 Dover Publication has 4 delightful owl themed coloring page that you … Read More...
Knit Accessories for Yourself and Your Home with this Yearlong Knitalong
The knitters behind last year’s Harmony Blanket Knit Along are back with another 11-month-long set of knitting projects, this time for “finishing touches.”
The projects will focus on things to wear around the neck and on the head as well … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Balloon sleeve pattern hack
Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can alter a basic sleeve pattern to create a balloon sleeve. It’s a neat detail to add to a simple knit top! The balloon sleeve adds fullness at the lower arm while keeping … Read More...
How to make a heart shaped pom pom
This is my first heart for the Heart A Day Craft Challenge. It was easy to make. All you need are pretty colored large pom poms and some scissors.
All you need to do is trim the pom pom … Read More...
World Map Layout
Sandra was inspired to create this layout with a photo of a wonderful yellow mailbox she came across. The world map stamp and butterflies give the idea of travel and movement, like mail going around the world.
DIY Wedding Cork Keepsake
Wedding day memories are the sweetest and we have found a perfect way to keep this sweet memory with you forever as a keepsake! This is indeed one of the sweetest ways to save your wedding day wine cork in … Read More...
How to make a Hershey’s Kiss Diamond Ring
I bet my girl friends would have a blast making these at our next “book club” (in quotes as we do read books but it really is a “wine and food” club). I sometimes bring a fun little craft for … Read More...
The Knitwear Designer Causing Serious Girl Crushes
I love it when knitting related stories pop up in unexpected places, like this story from The Cut. The headline is “This Woman is Making Shawls Sexy, I Swear to You,” and if you’ve knit or even seen a … Read More...
Free Printable Star Wars Bookmarks
These free printable bookmarks are all Star Wars themed and they are adorable. I love the illustrations! Print off these bookmarks and laminate them for extra durability and you have yourself some amazing handmade gifts. Punch a hole in the … Read More...