The thing about winter is, even when it’s not cold, it’s dark a lot. And after the Christmas decorations come down your house can start to look a little drab.
It’s the perfect time to knit a new blanket or … Read More...
Ideas for the 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is a big deal in kindergarten at my daughter’s school (and in first grade they celebrated day 101 by all dressing as dalmatians!).
Whether you’re celebrating in your classroom or your homeschool class, Teaching Mama … Read More...
Layered Heat Embossing
Metallics are still really trendy right now! And metallic embossing powders are a great way to add a big shiny wow to your cards. Lydia took her heat embossing one step further by layering different colors over top each other … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Quick Prairie Point Table Runner
Sew a quick table runner to brighten up your home! You can make one in an evening. Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how. The simple table runner is a great project to feature a favorite fabric print, … Read More...
Scalloped Edge Mini Album
I love the pretty scalloped edges and delicate look of lace on this gorgeous mini album Donna Espirita. It would be the perfect small album for Valentine’s Day, Wedding or an Anniversary. This scrapbooking layout uses KaiserCraft supplies.
Looking for … Read More...
DIY Faux Multani Necklace
It is a DIY tutorial along with the design process to create a chic Faux Multani Necklace using metal focals, patina inks and silk cord.
Marbled Clay Hearts for Valentine’s Day
Sam, from ColorMadeHappy, has a great project for Valentine’s gifts. The marbled hearts are perfect examples of just how nice of an effect you can get with simple materials and techniques. Add your little arrow to your heart for the … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Winter hat with faux fur trim
Sew a warm winter hat for the cold winter days! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this faux fur trimmed winter hat. With faux fur being trendy now, there are lots of pretty … Read More...
Try a New Stitch Pattern with the Storyteller Cowl
I love it when a pretty yarn and a lovely stitch pattern come together into a project that is as fun to knit as it is lovely to wear.
The Storyteller Cowl from Refracted Light uses mock honeycomb stitch, which … Read More...
Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral
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...