Do any of these sound familiar?
- “I can’t focus on my project if I’m in a mess.”
- “I don’t have a lot of money to spend on my craft space.”
- “I don’t have a lot of room to dedicate to
Polymer Clay Galaxy Magnets
A little while ago Etsy released Etsy Studio, a site geared specifically to craft supplies and craft lessons. These little “galaxy” magnets are a fun little clay project with good colours and a little bit of glitz. Add a little … Read More...
How to make a paper cup gift box
So earlier this week I posted about a wreath made out of simple cups. So I kind of have cups on the crafting brain. So when I spotted this tutorial on how to make a treat container out of a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Trolls Princess Poppy costume
Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a Trolls Princess Poppy costume. The little blue dress is easy to make from fleece or felt. And since any Troll costume is not complete without the big fluffy Troll … Read More...
Project: Easy Stamped and Die Cut Holiday Gift Tags
Spellbinders has an easy way to turn a stamp with coordinating die cut into a fun double sided gift tag for the holidays. Of course this idea would work for another celebrations too that you’ve got stamps and dies for … Read More...
Get Ready for Back to (Home)School
All of the public schools where I live are back in session already, but I know one of the benefits of homeschooling is that you can hang onto summer a bit longer and ease into the new year at your … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a narrow fabric tube with no special tools required
Sewing a narrow strap is both super easy, and very frustrating. It’s easy to do the actual sewing. Just a long straight seam, right? But turning that strap – that’ll make you cuss. There are any number of tools and … Read More...
DIY Nautical Wedding Buoys
I love this tutorial because it saves you so much money! Glass Buoys look stunning as Nautical table centerpieces at Weddings and receptions and even as Nautical photo backdrops but they are so expensive. This tutorial by Craftberry bush shows … Read More...
Back To School – Baby Groot Sandwiches
These Baby Groot sandwiches are adorable and perfect for Back to school lunches or after School snacks. I would be giving these to my children to distract them from the homework I am about to force them to do. I … Read More...
Crochet V Stitch Lapghan
This little lapghan is perfect for your..well lap! I love the color of this project too. The Lapghan pattern is available here and features the V stitch design.
Chevron Cable Dishcloth Pattern
It’s time again for my installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you’ve just joining us, several knitting bloggers have gotten together this year to present a new dishcloth/washcloth knitting pattern every week through the end of November. You … Read More...
Project: Murder of Crows Mixed Media Art
I love crows and Halloween so I’m in love with this mixed media “Murder of Crows” artwork from Maura Hibbitts! Using stencils, stamps and paints she designed this awesome canvas project. I particularly love how she stamped her images on … Read More...
Tutorial: Double zipper pouch
If a zipper pouch is useful, a double zipper pouch is twice so! Chris from Made By Chrissie D. shows how you can make a double zip pouch. There’s a zipper across the top that opens to the main pouch, … Read More...
School Bus Of Friends Printable
Isn’t this a cute idea for a fun friend activity? get the free template for the school bus, and the faces at Hello Wonderful. Your kids can also simply draw their friends them selves. Print everything on sturdy card stock … Read More...
Cookie Erasers for School
Fun school supplies always seemed to dull the potential pain of going back to school. Sculpey Eraser Clay is a not-too-bad eraser if you cure it properly and it’s easy to use for things like this tutorial.
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3 Ingredient Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
Are you in the mood for something sweet and indulgent, but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? Look no further! This 3 ingredient chocolate banana bread recipe is the perfect solution for your cravings. Not only is it … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sweet little houses patchwork table runner
Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern and tutorial for making her Vintage Daydream Neighborhood table runner. I am in love with the sweet little fabric house appliques! Even when made up in coordinating fabrics, they each have their … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sequin trim sparkly pumpkin pillow
Use sequin trim 
to “draw” a sparkly pumpkin on a pillow! Aki from Minted Strawberry shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how. It’s a super easy project and it’ll be cute for Halloween all the way through Thanksgiving.
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How to make colored pumpkin seed art
I am always on the lookout for new things to color. Today’s surprise object- pumpkin seeds! I recently watched a few documentaries on the artist Ai Weiwei and these colorful seeds could be an interesting way to make other types … Read More...
Plan Ahead for Gift Knitting with These Printable Labels
I know it’s probably too early for most people to be thinking about holiday knitting, but just in case you are — or if you know you’re going to be doing some — you’ll want to file away these adorable … Read More...