I use a plastic tackle box for my sewing kit, but this sewing kit idea from A Spoonful of Sugar is so much cuter than my plain plastic box. She uses a bamboo steamer basket
! The size is perfect … Read More...
How to Make An Origami Alphabet
I think these origami letters would look absolutely amazing on a scrapbook page, don’t you? They could be used in so many creative ways – as tiles to spell out words, as unique embellishments to add texture and dimension to … Read More...
Polymer Clay Incense Holder
Adrienne of Crafty Little Gnome shares how to build a polymer clay incense holder. The rose shape is clever and you could obviously use all sorts of decorative techniques for the clay part. I think it would look super … Read More...
Die cut duck tape flowers are perfect to embellish flip-flops
Every summer I like to get new flip flops and of course that means new opportunities to embellish them. Duck tape is the perfect material as it holds up so well to the elements. And it die cuts like a … Read More...
Project: Chrysanthemum Floral Card
This lovely chrysanthemum card combines rubber stamping, die cutting, dry embossing and coloring with markers for a wonderful floral design. Using Chameleon markers that turn from dark to light make coloring flowers quicker and easier. Hop on over to the … Read More...
Sweet Fourth of July Designs from Glory Bee
Here’s another great site with a good collection of freebies that I was originally attracted to while searching for July Fourth cross stitch patterns.
Glory Bee has a couple of great Independence Day freebies, including America and Celebrate the Fourth.… Read More...
Knit a Festive Bottle Cozy for the Fourth of July
Knitting things in red, white and blue is a lot of fun this time of year, and knitting a little home decor in those colors is perfect for the Fourth of July and other patriotic holidays.
Get started with this … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Squished Sheep Coaster
This little sheep has got himself in a bit for a squishy situation. This Crochet pattern is for a Sheep Coaster. The kid’s would love this. You could change it in to a cow for a Milk cup or hot … Read More...
Easy Chalkboard Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make a chalk board sign. This tutorial shares little tips to getting it neat and straight. You can read the full craft tutorial here.
Tutorial: Hooded towel
Rachel from Smile and Wave shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how you can make the cutest hooded towels. She made one for each of her daughters, customizing the hood designs to suit her girls; tastes. You can … Read More...
Free Printable Modern Father’s Day Card
Get this free printable modern father’s day card and let dad know how cool you think he is! The three page PDF printable includes the front of the card, the inside of the card, and the printable envelope liner.
Make … Read More...
Review: Three Designing Women Stamps
If you’re looking for a personalized custom stamp look no further than Three Designing Women. They offer embossers and self inking stamps made with clear polymer that they customize with your personal info.
For card makers they offer “hand … Read More...
Tutorial: Make 8 half square triangles at one time
Half square triangles are a building block for many a patchwork design. Think of a square with a diagonal line between two opposite corners, and that’s a half square triangle. Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make … Read More...
Printable Father’s Day Coloring Page Image Search
Get this interactive coloring page and picture search for Dad to do with the kids on Father’s Day. You can make this into a Father’s Day card or just include it with his gift.
You’ll also find a large round-up … Read More...
More Craft Room IKEA Hacks
Sweet! Another great round up of Ikea hacks for your craft room. I see quite a few that will work for my new studio. I especially love that slatted bed base, turned wall storage unit!
If you’re looking for a … Read More...
Tutorial: American flag ruffle pillow
Sew this cute American flag ruffle pillow for 4th of July! Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog has a tutorial showing how. Red and white ruffles make the stripes of the flag, and the stars on the field of blue … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric friendship bracelets
Got fabric scraps? Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew them into fun friendship bracelets. Make them braided, or with three straight strands. Both versions are super fun and super cute!
Click the link below for her … Read More...
Have Fun Teaching Kids about the Solar System
One of my daughter’s consistent loves through most of her life has been space. She’s really interested in the stars and planets, has a telescope, watches Ready, Jet, Go. We talk about space a lot, and it’s a subject that … Read More...
Watermelon painted rocks-part 2
Yesterday I shared my new summer watermelon hat and flip-flop painting tutorial. Today is the second part of my watermelon painting fun. I am a little obsessed with word rocks and rock painting. So I thought that it would … Read More...
Welcome Blankets Project Seeks to Reimagine Border Wall
Talk of a wall being built between the United States and Mexico was a big part of the presidential election and is still a hot topic. But what if a wall, something designed to keep people out, could be transformed … Read More...