Instead of spending $400 for an expensive designer pillow, Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse created her own. Like the original, hers is made from silk which shows off all those gorgous tucks and folds. Sewing all of the folds in … Read More...
Autumn Wreath Card with No-Line Coloring
Justine Hovey got a realistic look for this fall wreath card by using the no-line coloring technique. I love the colored pencils on the Kraft colored cardstock too, it really helps the images to stand out.
How to make a wood slice owl
These little owl are so adorable. They would look cute displayed all sorts of ways. I can imagine lining them all up on one big stick and making them all different sizes. Pop on over to the blog Frugal Fun … Read More...
Apple Themed Number Tracing Printables
Everything’s more fun with apples in the fall, even learning activities.
Check out these cute number tracing printables from 3 Dinosaurs. They use numbers from 1 to 20 and include tracing for both the number and the word.
Use them … Read More...
Edible Pizza Slime Recipe
This slime making recipe is CRAZYYYYYY. I mean, I thought I had seen all the slime recipes there were in the world and then this one pops up. Another amazing Slime recipe by The Soccer Mom Blog.
I mean at … Read More...
DIY Ghost Pinata
These DIY Ghost pinatas are almost too adorable for Halloween. They would make for a very cute Halloween party decoration or activity in the classroom. Making your own pinata’s may seem like too big a task to take on, but … Read More...
DIY Halloween Crafts For Design Geeks
We loved this roundup by Babbledabbledo.com that we just had to share it with you. Forget about mainstream crafts all of these Halloween crafty projects have a design element to them. Let your creative juices flow as you design your … Read More...
How to Design and Knit a Blanket with Any Yarn and Stitch
Some people get excited about sweater weather, and I guess I do, too (though I really wear sweaters for most of the year), but I particularly love when it gets cold enough to snuggle under knit blankets.
The bonus part … Read More...
8 Ways to Color Stamps
There are many ways to add color to your stamping. There are markers, pencils, ink pads, embossing powders and more. If you’re new to stamping or a seasoned stamper looking to get out of your “go to” coloring mediums check … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mini Christmas stockings
These mini Christmas stockings are a cute way to wrap a gift or decorate a tree! You can sew them from your fabric scraps. Caroline from Sew Can She has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how. The finished … Read More...
Scrapbooking, Journaling & Planning on the Go
Why wait until you get home from a trip to journal or scrapbook about it? Try doing it in the moment and on the go. Take a few (or a bunch :)) of supplies with you on the road and … Read More...
Home Decor Project with Paper
Using scrapbooking supplies like die cuts and pattern papers Zelda made this pretty home decor project. I love the sewing she added and putting it in all together on an embroidery hoop is perfect.
Crochet Pattern – Pumpkin Belly Owl
Pumpkins, owls, and amis… oh my! This fun Halloween Crochet design is easy enough to make in a couple days but will look great on your couch or bed or as a gift for many years to come. Don’t be … Read More...
Granny Square Picnic Blanket Crochet Pattern
The Granny Square Kid’s picnic blanket is just the pattern to create a cute, snuggly blanket that you can use so many ways. Toss it over the back of an armchair for decorative purposes, bring it out for a picnic, … Read More...
Toy First Aid Kit
Make this toy first aid kit to teach kids the basics of health, safety, and of course first aid – on their dolls! Imaginative play is becoming more digital and this is a great way to bring kids back to … Read More...
Soda can tabs never looked cuter in a junk journal
This is a quick and easy idea that could be used to dress up just about anything! Collect up some pull tabs from your soda cans, some ribbon and rhinestones and you are good to go to embellish all sorts … Read More...
What you need in a basic sewing kit
Starting any hobby is expensive, and sewing is no exception. It costs money to get your sewing machine – and then there are all the sewing tools and notions. Luckily, you don’t need to get them all at once. Bernina’s … Read More...
Calling all Time Lords: Cross-Stitched TARDIS
With the new season of Doctor Who starting (who else is super excited?) it seemed time to bring out a TARDIS cross-stitch pattern.
This one is from Birdie Stitching and is actually a pretty good-sized pattern — 180 rows … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Girls tie front top
Sew a girls’ tie-front top with this free pattern from Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom! The t-shirt is easy to sew, and the tie-front hem detail is super trendy right now. Her free pattern comes in girls’ … Read More...
Halloween Dessert Buffet Ideas
This Halloween party idea is for the Dessert Buffet. I mean you can’t have a party without desserts right? I love the over dramatic use of black and white to create this stunning DIY Halloween tablescape. The skulls are front … Read More...