Last week my daughter informed me she needed a backpack to carry with her to the pool. She rides her bike to the neighborhood pool and needs a hands free way to carry her stuff with her. Of course, I … Read More...
No Bake Key Lime Pie
This Key lime pie is coated in Macadamia nuts to take it up a notch from great to FANTASTIC. Served with a cool summer drink this recipe is like heaven. I would suggest making a double batch, one for you … Read More...
Fourth Of July Pallet
This Fourth of July project is perfect for the front porch or the back yard. This tutorial uses a recycled pallet to create a patriotic yard art.
Learn how to make it over at Pink Fortitude.
Project: Swimming Bunny Shadow Box Card
Summer is here, hope yours goes swimmingly! Alma De La Rose has a tutorial for making this fun swimming bunny rabbit shadow box card using stamps and die from The Cat;s Pajama’s. Swim on over to their blog to watch … Read More...
Tutorial: Burrito method for sewing a lined bodice
Sewing a lined sleeveless bodice seems like a simple proposition – until you start thinking about how you’re gonna get all those edges finished and the whole thing turned right side out. There are a number of methods you can … Read More...
Tutorial | Batch Process 3×4 Photos for Printing
Here’s a great tutorial for the technologically savvy. If you have years worth of photos sitting on your hard drive, you can easily make them into 3×4 prints using the step by step tutorial outlined by Heather.
You’ll need to … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Leather flower sunglasses case
Here’s a fun sewing project you can make in an evening. BurdaStyle has a free pattern for making this gorgeous leather flower sunglasses case. It’s made in an envelope style with a wrap tie. So cute and so modern!
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Embellish tea lights, straws and party banner with rolled paper flowers
Parties can be a fun reason to craft and making your own party accessories that all coordinate perfectly can be a bit addictive. And if you die cut then you know how easy it is to make lots of something.… Read More...
Stamping Technique: Add Texture w/ Stylus and Colored Pencils
Learn how to add texture and patterns to your stamped images with this awesome technique from Dina Kowal. She used a stylus to make indents in her paper and then lightly colored over top with colored pencils so the texture … Read More...
Easy Cross-Stitch Roses
June is the month of roses, though you wouldn’t know it from my garden. The roses were full of blooms early in the season, then I deadheaded and now nothing. I hope they bring me another round of blooms when … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Off the shoulder flutter sleeve top
This off the shoulder flutter sleeve top is so summery! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern for making your own. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S – XL.
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Knit (Or Not) This Patriotic Wreath
July Fourth is coming up soon, but there’s still time to craft some creative decor.
Studio Knit has a great little patriotic wreath pattern that you can make super quick, and it’s inexpensive, too. It’s a Stockinette Stitch tube worked … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Outdoor pouf ottoman
Sew up an ottoman pouf to add a pop of color and pattern to your porch or patio! Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make one. And though it … Read More...
DIY Planaterium Umbrella
Do you have a budding astrologist in your home? Check out this DIY Constellation Umbrella. It might take a little bit of time to create but it would be loads of fun!. Check out the full tutorial as well as … Read More...
Punch Needle Pattern – Hearts and Arrows
This Punch needle
pattern is for hearts and arrows. These can be used on their own or as embellishments. These Punch needle arrows are quick to make and rather cute if you ask me. You can grab the free Punch … Read More...
Crochet Summer Bikini Pattern
Crochet Bikinis are really popular right now and I don’t think it is just because summer is here. More and more high street shops are selling imported Crochet which is making the popularity soar right now. So lets not miss … Read More...
Make Your Own Floral Soaps
These hand-made, natural decorative soaps are so beautiful and fresh. They have a true Bohemian feel to them. They are very easy to make using Melt and pour soap base
. Use leftover roses and petals to add to the … Read More...
Project: Cat and Fish Bowl Die Cut Card
Hope this little kitty isn’t hungry? 🙂 Nicol Spohr made this cute card using several different die from Mama Elephant. She’s got a video tutorial on how to make using the dies in addition to stamping, an inked background … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Wood thrush felt bird ornament
Susan from Downeast Thunder Farm shares a free pattern for making this felt wood thrush ornament. Hang it in a window or perch it in a plant! Or, come Christmas time, he’d make a beautiful Christmas ornament. He’s made with … Read More...
5 Different Ways to do Project Life
Did you know that you could approach Project Life in different ways? While the original idea behind it is to work on daily photos, over the years many scrappers have evolved the system using different approaches that fit their life … Read More...