I count myself really lucky that my daughter loves to read and easily spends an hour a day reading with no prompting at all from me.
But I know a lot of kids aren’t as excited about reading, especially in … Read More...
Funny Interactive Slider Cards
I love the juxtaposition of the pretty flowers and the funny sayings about birthdays on this Interactive Slider birthday card. If you know someone who has a good sense of humor about getting older hop on over to the Hero … Read More...
Red, White and Blue Dahlia Paper Wreath: July 4th DIY Decor
Making a wreath is a wonderful way to decorate for any holiday or season, and July 4th is no exception. In this tutorial you will learn how to build the dahlia paper wreath using the included free PDF printables … Read More...
Sewing tips: Match those plaids
Perfectly matched plaids are the holy grail of sewing. Oh, the satisfaction when it happens in your own work and the respect (and sometimes envy) when you see it in others’ projects. It takes extra care when cutting fabric and … Read More...
Polymer Clay Trays
Here’s another take on a “ring dish” made from polymer clay – this coffee table tray from FallForDIY. Depending on the size of your shape you bake on, you could go up to quite a large size with clay. Past … Read More...
Retro Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern
This fun yellow crochet hat will be sure to brighten up any gloomy day – even though you can choose whichever color you’d like. People won’t be able to help but ask you where you go your cheerful headpiece from.
Sewing pattern: Color block drawstring bags
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew these fun color block drawstring ditty bags. The simple unlined drawstring bags are quick to sew and are a pretty way to wrap a special gift! They’d also make cute … Read More...
Online embroidery class round-up
It is a mix of for sale and free embroidery classes, from trusted online sites, my readers ask for ideas often and since I don’t want to design a class, I made a list of those I would recommend! You … Read More...
Cross Stitch Tapestry Necklace
I love this idea for mounting a little bit of cross stitch and turning it into a necklace.
The project is from Floss and Fleece and uses a little diamond design, but you could use any little it of … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Women’s t-shirt dress, with free sewing pattern
A loose fit t-shirt dress is perfect for summertime! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making one. It has a relaxed, loose fit with a deep V neck and slits at the side. … Read More...
Tina Belcher Inspired Knit Hat
Knit hats are a really fun way to add your personality to your accessories or to make a costume that much cooler.
This hat is the perfect project for any Bob’s Burgers fan! It’s a simple project that can be … Read More...
How To DIY A Wedding Bar
Are you planning on hosting your own Wedding bar? Maybe you have a cute little shed or vintage caravan that is begging to be transformed. This article by Wedshed shows you just what you need to know before considering the … Read More...
New Stampin’ Up 2018 Catalog Part 2
I’m back to share another look at some of the brand new product from the Stampin’ Up 2018-2019 catalog! Click here if you missed part 1.
Inside the catalog you’ll find loads of new items like rubber stamps (wood … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt gift bow
Here’s an easy how-to for making a beautiful bow with loops! This DIY decorative gift bow is made out of felt, and only requires a little handstitching. Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shares a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s … Read More...
How to Make Pineapple Paper Flower Wall Art
This paper flower pineapple screams summer fun. It’s made from crepe paper succulents and flowers including, roses, peonies, tulips, and daisies. You’ll find out how to make the paper flowers, as well as how to upcycle a frame to use … Read More...
Coloring Stamps with Watercolor Crayons
Watercoloring is still really popular in the stamping right now. There are many different mediums that they come in, one handy style is watercolor crayons. They are easy to store and transport for coloring on the go and can give … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sew a zipper the easy way with Wonder Tape
Zippers can totally be intimidating, but with this awesome zipper sewing hack you can learn how to sew a zipper with Wonder Tape for a perfect zipper every time. This simple zipper sewing tutorial will make this your go-to zipper … Read More...
Giveaway-Macramé at Home: Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 3, 2018 and you are in the running for this … Read More...
The Right Order to Teach Kids Letters
I realized that headline is a little controversial, but it’s true that, when teaching letter recognition to little ones, you don’t necessarily want to teach them in alphabetical order.
As Sarah from How Wee Learn notes, it’s a great idea … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Summer maxi dress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a simple maxi dress you can wear all summer long. She includes links to a couple of free patterns you can use. Make it from a solid, … Read More...