I avoid ironing like the plague – unless it’s for my sewing, and then I’m all about the pressing. Eventually, all that ironing will wear out the standard cover that comes with your ironing board. When that happens, it’s time … Read More...
Photographing Autumn Colors
Rae has some tips for capturing those amazing fall colors this time of year. Tree, leaves and woodland areas make perfect backdrops for Autumn photography to include in your fall scrapbook layouts.
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Knit Adorable Acorns for Your Fall Decor
Once Halloween decorating is over, there’s still a little time for fall decor to be made and displayed.
These little knit acorns form Studio Knits are quick and easy and you can make them in any colors with the scraps … Read More...
Grab a Life-Sized Printable Skeleton for Fun Learning
Whether it’s Halloween or any other time of year, learning about your bones is always a lot of fun.
This life-size printable skeleton from Adventure in a Box is sized for a kid around an average eight-year-old size, but kids … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Floral Embroidered Velvet Hoodie Pattern
This floral velvet hoodie is so pretty for fall! Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern so you can make one! It uses a stretch velvet, which can be a difficult fabric to work with. She shares … Read More...
DIY Christmas Lantern Gifts
I love this DIY Christmas lantern idea. What a lovely handmade Christmas gift to give out to neighbours and friends. You can use the Ikea Lanterns and hack them or lanterns from Dollar tree, walmart, k-mart. We even found … Read More...
A Chunky Hat to Use Your Yarn Stash
I am very into trying to use yarn right now, so I’m always on the lookout for stash-busting and scrap-using projects (and forever working on a couple of blankets that use the odd bits, too).
Skating Snowman Card
Using a reverse stamping technique I made this fun card with a snowman skating across the ice. I used stamps, Frost ink and papers from Stampin’ Up’s new holiday catalog.
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Sewing pattern: DIY Weighted Blanket
Many people benefit from the sensory input of a weighted blanket or just enjoy the pressure from the weight. They can be expensive so making your own could save you a ton! Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial … Read More...
Fun Fall Layouts
Cute woodland animals, acorn and leaves are the perfect accents for Autumn pages. Julie made two fun fall pages using products from Echo Park. I really love the inked cheese cloth she used, it adds a great rustic touch!
Looking … Read More...
Straw Moss DIY Jewelry Pendant
Nature jewel! Make these DIY pendants using only straw and moss (photos tutorial)! You would have to have a love of nature to wear this or at least be ready to answer a lot of questions as to why you … Read More...
Kelsey the Unicorn Crochet Pattern
Learn how to make this sassy crochet unicorn with beautiful locks using our free crochet pattern! She’ll be perfect as a Unicorn themed gift, for that lovely companion to a child! This pattern is perfect for making Unicorn party favors … Read More...
Easy Needle Felted Cloud Shirt
Easy way to get start with needle felting , and this technique makes it easy to personalize any t-shirt. Such a fun DIY felting tutorial. You can see the full step by step guide here.
The Ultimate 90’s Cake DIY
I’m loving this recent 90’s revival that’s been going on and thought the cute patterns would be perfect on a cake. It’s super beginner friendly and has a step by step guide to make sure even complete fondant novices can … Read More...
Homemade Vapor Rub
Got a cough, stuffy nose and chest congestion? Get instant relief with this easy to make homemade vapor rub that is using only natural ingredients! You can see the full tutorial on how to make your own vapor rub here. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Faux leather and plaid flannel tote
Sew a gorgeous fall tote from plaid flannel and faux leather! I’ve got a tutorial and free pattern for you over at Orange Bettie. It’s a good sized bag – 22″ wide x 13.5″ tall – so there’s plenty of … Read More...
Three Mirror Stamping Ideas
Trina Fam is sharing three amazing ways to use a mirror technique. With this reverse stamping technique she shows how you can use the same stamp to have images facing each other, a reflection or a double sided spinner card.… Read More...
Dream Catcher Layout
Zelda created this fantastic layout to look like a dream catcher. Using an embroidery hoop as a template for the large circle she added leaves and feathers around the edges with stitching to tie it all together.
Take a closer … Read More...
DIY Mummy Phone Case
This could be a fun temporary Mummy costume for your phone. This project is so cute, easy, and done in no time, effective and pretty affordable. Perfect way to have your phone case be festive too! Pop on over to … Read More...
Cross Stitch For the Witchy Sisters
Halloween is a time for spooky stories and creepy make believe, but it also marks an important time for real wiccan people.
Whether you’re a practicing witch or a stitch witch, you might enjoy this cross-stitch pattern from Witchy Stitcher: … Read More...