These soft fabric houses make the cutest Christmas tree decorations! Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make them. They’re a great project for using scraps, especially for the windows … Read More...
DIY Wire Embellishments
The Happy Jig is a wire tool you can use to bend wire to make your own custom wire embellishments. Becky Higgins made a cool camera shape for her page layout.
Visit her blog for a closer look.
-Heather
Round Crochet Bag with Tassel Pattern
We’re ultra excited to share this Round Crochet bag pattern with you. We wanted to design something you could take along with you to lunch with your girlfriends, or to a night out on the town. It quickly became our … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy textbook and notebook covers
These waterproof notebook and textbook covers are made of a surprisingly cheap material, and they only take about 10 minutes to make. Daniela from Curly Made has a tutorial showing how.
Click below for her tutorial:
Sewing pattern: Flying geese quilted pillow
I love patchwork but I don’t have the focus to stay with a large piecing project like a quilt. Kimberly from Fat Quarter Shop shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can make this quilted flying geese pillow. … Read More...
A Little Bit of Knitting to Finish Off Summer
I recently knit the Flow top by Norah Gaughan, the pattern and yarn for which had been in my stash just about forever (since the pattern was published in 2008 or so, I think that qualifies as forever in knitting … Read More...
The Secrets Of Crazy Successful Bloggers
I don’t want to toot my own horn, but I get asked this question a lot. I usually answer with lots of hard WORK and TIME.
It seems most people believe that you became successful overnight. They didn’t see all the … Read More...
Name Practice Kits Are Perfect for Kids Learning to Write Their Names
A fundamental part of learning to write is learning to recognize and write your own name, and preschool and kindergarten teachers spend a lot of time on these skills.
I love the idea of having a little name kit for … Read More...
Fall Card with Mottled Foil Background
Terri created her card background using Distress Ink in fall colors, adding small amounts of gold foiling over top for the perfect fall look. She’ll show you how to achieve this mottled foil look over on her blog, Waving My … Read More...
DIY Spiral Notebooks
Learn how to make your own DIY spiral bound notebooks. You can customize your covers and pages for your own personalized note taking. These would also make great scrapbooks or planners too! We-R-Memory-Keepers
10 household items that make great sewing tools
The best sewing notions aren’t necessarily found on the notions wall in your craft store. They’re not necessarily even found in a craft store! Kate from See Kate Sew shares her 10 favorite sewing supplies that are actually household or … Read More...
DIY Cactus Phone Case
Hi, I´m Renee from the youtube channel Cute Simple Things, and today I wanted to share this phone case, pretty appropriate for summer time. This phone case is super easy to DIY, its affordable to make, and best thing is … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sew your own summer slippers
I rarely wear shoes in my house, but I also don’t always want to be completely barefoot. For those times, a pair of slippers is perfect. Especially if they’re lightweight and slip on, like these summer slippers by Melissa from … Read More...
Butterfly Embellishments with Alcohol Inks
Learn how to make some colorful butterflies and dragonflies to add to your next card using alcohol inks on glossy cardstock and then die cutting them with dies from Technique Tuesday.
Click here to watch designer Bev’s video.
-Heather
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Bewitched Halloween Layout
Soon it will be time to document those fun Halloween costumes or maybe you’ve got some from previous years you still need to scrapbook? Here’s a fun Bewitching layout using products from Echo Park Paper.
Knit Some Simple No-Show Socks
Usually when I knit something I want to show it off, but if you’re a fan of knit socks and also a fan of not having your socks show when you’re wearing loafers, you just might need a knitting pattern … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Quick vinyl needle case or ear bud pouch
Here’s a quick little project you can sew that’s super cute and super useful. Natalie from Sew Hungry Hippie shows how to make a simple little needle case. It’s made from vinyl and uses only a couple of seams plus … Read More...
What is Thread Waxing and Why Would You Want to Do it?
I recently came across this post on Tiny Modernist about floss waxing, which is not something I have given much thought to lately.
I know that floss waxing is a thing — and as it sounds it is … Read More...
DIY Concrete cup Candle Holders
These concrete cups are fun to make and give an Instant industrial finish. The would make a great project for older boys who are looking to get their hands dirty. They are created using plastic party cups and quick set … Read More...
What You Should Pack for a Walt Disney World Vacation
Whether you pack light and travel solo, or have a family caravan, there are some definite do’s
and don’ts when it comes to packing for a Disney vacation. Before you sign off on your luggage
and head to the airport, … Read More...