One of the many things about summer I look forward to are the strawberries being in season. These quilted strawberry coasters have me dreaming of summer strawberries! Nadra from Ellis & Higgs guest blogs at Diary of a Quilter with … Read More...
15 Things No One Tells You About Craft Fairs
Love this article as it really is a hands on feel for what happens at Craft fairs, it is clearly written and is obviously written by someone who has actually attended a fair. Read the full article here.
Take-Away Landscaped Trucks
What do you do when you need to take your landscaping skills to whole new level? You do it on the back of a flat bed truck.
The annual Kei Truck Garden Contest is run by the Japan Federation of … Read More...
Cool way to make a shaggy chair cover
Today is one of those days where I have a OMG! moment! The clever crafter over at the blog Kelly’s DIY repurposed such an unusual material to make this awesome shaggy seat cover I’m not going to tell you, you … Read More...
Message in a Bottle Card
This card had great soft textures with the embossed background and the vellum for the bottle with just a hint of color on the coral. And I love the actual cork paper used for the bottle cork. Visit The Classroom … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Tips to Sew a Beautiful Button Placket
Buttons and buttonholes give apparel sewists fits! But anyone can sew a beautiful button placket with the right tools and a few little tips. Mac from Sew Altered Style shares her best tips for sewing buttonholes that look great, plus … Read More...
Custom Cheese Markers from Polymer Clay
Niki from 365 Days of Craft has another project to share with us. She calls her cheese markers “A unique approach to entertaining at home.” I kinda have to agree that they would certainly make the labeling for your … Read More...
Easy recycle jar 4th of July decoration
Jars are probably the most readily available recycled craft item as so much of the food we eat comes in them. I recently just started to buy yogurt in glass jars, they are so cute! Just like these mason jars … Read More...
Sparkly Embossed Card Background
Wow, this beach sunset card is stunning! Jess ink blended Hero Arts inks on cardstock then pressed her embossing pad over the entire thing and then heat embossed Sparkle Embossing Powder all over. The results is bright sparkly colors and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mini cork fabric wallet
These little cork fabric wallets are so easy to make, and Caroline from Sew Can She shows how! Cork fabric doesn’t fray so there’s no need to finish the edges. A snap makes a quick and easy closure. Add a … Read More...
Probability Coloring Sheets Introduce Math Concepts
Probability is a math concept that doesn’t come up all that often in everyday life (other than flipping coins) but it’s an important concept for math learners to understand.
It’s pretty easy to break down what probability is — the … Read More...
DIY Henna Candles
This DIY Henna Candle making tutorial shows you how to make your own Candle using Henna or Mehndi to create a Bohemian Hippie Tapered Candle. This candle is perfect for gifting.
Taper Candles
Mehndi cone or Henna Cone
Clear spray … Read More...
Easy DIY Solid Shampoo Soap Bar
This solid shampoo soap bar is the easiest recipe around. If you are not into soap making from scratch (lye) then this melt and pour version is so easy and simple to make. You will be able to make your … Read More...
Customized Rainbow Stamped Card
Dawn created this bright and colorful rainbow card by customising her colors, using a blank Kaleidacolor ink pad adding ink refills of her choice and using matching markers to color in the die cut text. And she’s got a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy kitchen apron, with free pattern in 3 sizes
I’m loving these aprons made from the new Sunnyside Ave collection by Amy Smart. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free sewing pattern for making them, and she includes three sizes – toddler, tween, and adult. … Read More...
Create Watercolor Prints with Brush Markers – An Easy Tutorial
Did you know that brush markers have other amazing uses? Like making gorgeous prints and backgrounds for your lettering! Today you can learn how to use brush markers to create watercolor prints. You can use these prints as backgrounds on … Read More...
Palm Inspired Crochet Tote
What’s more summery than dreaming of palm trees and the beach? This crochet tote was inspired by palms and is open, airy and perfect for beach days! It works up easily and there are photos to help you along with … Read More...
How to prepare soil for grass seed
Growing a healthy lawn from scratch requires a healthy soil. Success or failure is strongly tied to the way you get the soil ready for seeding. Here’s how to prepare soil for grass seed.
Sewing pattern: Little girls layered gingham skirt for 4th of July
This little girl’s layered gingham skirt is perfect for 4th of July celebrations! Shelly from Coral & Co shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The gingham fabric is classic Americana, and those pom poms are just adorable.… Read More...
A Pretty Unicorn Face to Cross Stitch
Over the weekend my daughter and I attended a unicorn-themed birthday party. It’s always a little stunning to me how many unicorn-themed things there are out in the world (and I have an 8-year-old daughter, so you’d think I would … Read More...