Someone asked me about my starfish beads the other day – something I couldn’t easily answer because it has been years since I did that cane – and so I looked around to see what others had done for sealife … Read More...
How to print on recycled tea bags
I can’t say I have ever thought about trying to print images on used tea bags but this photo sure is a pretty collection of art. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Alchemist for the tutorial on how … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Half contour burp cloth
These burp clothes by Cat from Mary Martha Mama are the perfect baby shower gift! She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. They sew up quickly and they’re super useful, and they’re cute, too! They’re made with … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a broken arm sling
Having a broken arm is no fun. I can speak those words from experience! Having a custom made sling instead of the ugly hospital issued sling did make it a little bit better. My mother-in-law made me a couple of … Read More...
3 Cheese Zucchini Tartlet
Three cheese zucchini galette is a savory freeform tart layered with a ricotta-based cheese spread and garden zucchini (yep, same as store bought) tossed in garlic olive oil. Perfect dish for picnics and afternoon treats. Grab the full tutorial over … Read More...
6 Temperature Blanket Crochet Patterns
Hey there, welcome to our roundup of beautiful and fun temperature blanket patterns! If you’re not familiar with temperature blankets, they’re a popular crochet project where you track the temperature each day and use a different color yarn to represent … Read More...
Projects: MERMAIDS! 9 Stamped Card Ideas
If you read this blog at all you probably know how obsessed I am with mermaids and I’m so happy how popular they are right now! Sandy Allnock has 3 new adorable mermaid scene cards to share and she also … Read More...
Tip: Coloring the Negative Space on a Stamp
Instead of coloring the stamped leaf images Debby Hughes painted the “negative” background space making the image really pop. This works really well with floral and botanical images and is a great way to get more use and a unique … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Linen apron with leather accents
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark for making this linen apron with leather accents. It has simple lines that make it easy to sew. Make it from linen with twill tape straps, and leather … Read More...
A Beginner’s Look at Hand Lettering
Take a look at Abigail’s process for developing her hand lettering practice. She shares her favorite tools, and resources like videos, tutorials, classes and free printables.
Give hand lettering a try to add great typography to your scrapbooking projects, or … Read More...
Project: Hydrangea Vellum Overlay Card
This beautiful hydrangea card has a dark colored stamped image on the bottom layer but the top layer of heat embossed vellum laid over top softens the colors and makes it really elegant. Find directions for making this vellum overlay … Read More...
How to make donuts for a ring toss game
I am in love with all things donut-from tiny donuts, real donuts and now these giant donuts! And best yet once you make them you can then play a fun outdoor ring toss game with them. Pop on over to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy button flowers
TLeanne from Organize and Decorate Everything shows how you can make these colorful little button flowers. They’re quick and easy afternoon project. This would be a fun project to make with the kids. Let them choose and stack the buttons, … Read More...
Take Your Lessons to the Sandbox
Most preschoolers love playing in sandboxes, but without a lot of work we can turn playtime into a little bit of educational fun, too.
This roundup of sandbox learning activities from Books and Giggles is a great place to start. … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: English cottage Christmas stocking
Why am I showing you a photo of Christmas stockings when it’s the middle of summer? Because the lazy days of summer are a great time to get a head start on your Christmas sewing. These English cottage Christmas stockings … Read More...
Baked Banana Bread Donuts With Chocolate Glaze
I have been craving Banana bread all morning, but a terrible headache kept me from actually making it. I didn’t even have the energy to go the store and buy some ready made. I wish I had these then! You … Read More...
Thrift Store Furniture Makeover
Makeover thrift store furniture with color-to-color ombre and create a fiesta inspired dining set for your summer patio! It’s truly amazing what you can do with thrift store finds. When you think about all the amazing pieces that must end … Read More...
Tip: Altering a Stamp with Masking
Kathy had a pretty sunflower stamp with one flower but she wanted more then one so she used a masking technique to add another stamped flower, bees and butterflies and also added her own drawn stems to make one seamless … Read More...
Being Creative Can Boost Your Well-Being
Would you say that being creative makes you happy?
I came across this article by Jill Suttie on Mindful and I had to share it with you. It’s a really interesting post about how Doing Something Creative Can Boost Your … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric scrap lavender sachets
Scraps, scraps, scraps, I’ve got so many fabric scraps! Peta from She Quilts A Lot uses her scraps to make lavender 
sachets. It’s a quick little project that makes great gifts to give to friends and family. She’s got a … Read More...