Laura made this adorable dog shaped card with new dies from W Plus 9. Instead of adhering the dog to a card front she partially die cut the back panel for a fun shaped card. The stitching lines could be … Read More...
Link Suggestion: Transform a shirt into a cushion cover!
Learn how to transform old shirts into awesome cushion covers! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman has a tutorial showing how. This is a great way to upcycle sentimental clothes or uniforms into keepsakes. Makes a great gift, too!
Click below … Read More...
3 Incredibly Clever Ways to Organize a Craft Room
Think you don’t have enough space to get all your scrapbook and craft supplies organized? Think again! It turns out in many cases, all you really need is one wall. Think vertical. In this blog post you can find three … Read More...
12 backyard garden tips to try this summer
Spring is the perfect time to start a garden. By planting a few seeds or seedlings now, you and your family can enjoy a summer harvest that’s also a fun and educational family activity. These 12 tips are sure to … Read More...
Easiest Tissue Tassel Garland
Make an adorable tissue paper garland for your next DIY Party. Make them yourself the easy way by using this clever shortcut: use paper napkins instead of tissue paper! Learn how to make your own party decorations.
Tutorial and Sewing pattern: Women’s fitted t-shirt
You can’t beat a good t-shirt for a wardrobe staple! Wear it with jeans or shorts for casual, or dress it up with nice jewelry for a more pulled together look. It can be hard to find the perfect t-shirt … Read More...
An Adorable Corgi to Cross Stitch
A friend of mine just got a corgi puppy, and I have to say it’s pretty darn adorable. I didn’t even know I liked corgis until I saw a puppy one.
If you’re a fan of corgis or you know … Read More...
Two-Step Word Problems with Superheroes
Word problems are a big part of math because they show that students can understand what a problem is asking as well as how to do the actual math to get the answer.
While word problems can be mystifying, if … Read More...
Review : Iceware by Wild Eye Designs
This year I became a Soccer Mom, I had planned to never be that person and would not get involved in school sports. Unfortunately, I have two children who both want to do School/weekend sports. Of course they … Read More...
Tips for using Mini Ink Pad Cubes
Mini ink pad cubes are a great way to try new ink colors or brands without investing in a large pad, they take up less storage space and there are lots of cool stamping technique you can do with them. … Read More...
Fabric and PVC pipe playhouse
Who wouldn’t have loved a little playhouse like this when they were a kid? For that matter, who wouldn’t love to have one as an adult, for a shaded cool place to kick back with a good book? Sew4Home shows … Read More...
Upcycled Baby Crib into Craft Room Storage
The pieces of an unused baby crib could make great storage for some of your smaller craft and scrapbook items, and they are perfect to mount on a wall near your work space.
See how Tracy McLennon did just this … Read More...
Aligned Cobble Stitch Anytime Tote Crochet Pattern
This crocheted tote is a perfect size to stash towels, magazine, lunch or whatever you want to fill it with. The tighter stitch pattern means you don’t have to worry about losing hooks, pencils or other small items out the … Read More...
Awesome Toys You Can Make at Home
My daughter has about a month left of school, and while she usually does a fair bit of summer camp activities, I’m still getting worried about how she’s going to entertain herself in the times when she is home (I … Read More...
Making Card Backgrounds with Postmark Stamps
Saying Bon Voyage? A combination of postmark stamps makes the perfect background for a travel, vacation or moving card. The Darkroom Door blog has several different fun card ideas using postmarks for the background. Click here for project directions.
-Heather
Love to Read? Grab this Fun Cross Stitch Pattern
I couldn’t resist sharing this fun cross-stitch pattern from Snarky Art Company on etsy because it is my life.
Do you read past your bedtime, too?
Or maybe stitch past your bedtime?
Either way, this cute cross stitch featuring a … Read More...
Sewing themed lapel pins
Have you hopped on the enamel pin trend yet? Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows where you can get some sewing and quilting enamel pins to start your collection – or to add to it. The perfect gift for a sewing … Read More...
Needle Felted Minion Tutorial
This needle felted Minions is about 4? high, made from a rolled-up yarn balls as the sculptural core. The sculptural core is then wrapped with the wool followed by needle felt. It saves up a lot of wool with this … Read More...
Soap That Contains Glue And Paint? Not Sure About This One
Okay. Would you wash your hands with glue or paint? I certainly wouldn’t.
These flubber soap recipes looked promising but as I watched it, I realized that most of the recipes were just the famous (or infamous) slime with a … Read More...
Parisian Quilt Pattern
Okay loving this quilt, I feel like I am saying that every time I post a new pattern. I really love the classic color combination of this one. Reminds me of mosaic flooring from years ago. You can see the … Read More...