This DIY recipe isn’t as brutal as it sounds, but it does give your face a burning sensation thanks to the use of Cinnamon.
You can grab the full tutorial here and use it to lighten your skin tone and … Read More...
Neave Baby Jacket Pattern
This baby jacket crochet pattern is really cute and quick to make up. The Baby jacket pattern comes in a left handed crochet tutorial and a Right handed crochet tutorial. Which means it’s suitable for everyone. I really love the … Read More...
Watercolor Sharpie Mug
If you love Watercolor art and Sharpies then this is the project for you! These watercolor ceramics are stunningly beautiful and would make a wonderful dinner set for gift giving. You can learn how to make these mugs with Sharpies … Read More...
Technique: Embossing Colored with Copics
Jen Carter achieved this bright and cheerful look by using Copics markers to color over top of a white heat embossed stamped sentiment. What a great and simple idea to add multiple colors to word stamps. Hop on over to … Read More...
Tutorial: Watermelon Pot Holder
Mallory from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make the cutest watermelon pot holder. Batik fabrics are perfect for this project! The variations in color look just like a real watermelon rind. Such a cute project for summer!
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Graduation Scrapbook Ideas
Learn how to make these two Graduation Scrapbook ideas with the Mosaic Moments Grid System. Perfect for scrapping your Instagram photos and displaying your graduation memories.
Even if you don’t follow this system you will still find lots of clever … Read More...
A Stack of Clay Bead Techniques
This page on KalinkaPolinka – or the English translation – has a stack of picture tutorials on canes and beads. I went looking, specifically, for the nice step by step pictures of the Natasha style beads. They’re one of my … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a beach or pool tote
Got beach plans for this summer? Or how about trips to the neighborhood pool? Kirstin from kojodesigns shows how you can sew a beach tote to carry all of your beach and poolside essentials. Pockets on the outside and in … Read More...
Why Alternate Skeins When Knitting with Hand-Dyed Yarn?
Hand-dyed yarn is so beautiful and unique, so much so that every skein is a little bit different.
That doesn’t mean we have to confine ourselves to single-skein projects. It does mean we need to do a little extra work … Read More...
Lavender Sachets are a Perfect Spring Stitching Project
KBB Crafts & Stitches has shared another great design that was featured in Craft Ideas Magazine and is now available for all of us to make.
Her lavender sachets feature a floral (and French) design on the front. The pillow/sachet … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Hello Summer hoop art
Have you seen the new Gingham Girls fabric line by Amy Smart? It makes me happy every time I see it! The colors and prints remind me of my childhood and the fabrics I played with in my mother’s scrap … Read More...
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Stunning Shawl Crochet Pattern
This shawl is Amazing! Stunning! Beautiful!. This crochet pattern is available via a CAL web page. You will need to click each weekly link to grab the details for each section. The CAL has finished so you can skip … Read More...
Projects: Pirate Boy and Girl Birthday Cards
A pirate’s life for me! With the Pirate’s of the Caribbean movie coming out pirates are once again popping up everywhere. These adorable girl and boy pirate themed cards are perfect for any young one’s birthday. Find directions for making … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Perfect summer knit dress
This knit dress by Petro from Creative Homemaking is the perfect knit dress for summer! It has gathered cap sleeves and pockets, and a pleat at the bust that makes it roomy and comfortable. She shares a tutorial and a … Read More...
Faux Calligraphy Tutorial, Step by Step
Follow this detailed tutorial to master faux calligraphy! You can get that lovely hand drawn look, even though you don’t like your handwriting. It just takes practice, and most importantly going slowly until you master the concept.
You’ll be able … Read More...
Tip: Use Your Supplies to Wrap Gifts
Learn how to use your paper crafting supplies, like pattern paper, stamps, embellishments and dies to wrap lovely gifts anyone would enjoy receiving. Rebecca Luminarias shares her tips over on the Capture the Moment blog. Click here for her detailed … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fun felt cactus
This felt cactus would make a happy addition to your desk or kitchen window! It would also make a mighty cute pincushion, don’t you think? Melissa Gaggiano shares a tutorial and pattern at My Poppet. It is such a fun … Read More...
Playdough Mazes Make for Quick Setup Learning Fun
If you have a little one who is learning their letters, keep this idea on hand for when you need to occupy them for a few minutes.
Teach Me Mommy shared this idea for playdough letter mazes, which is … Read More...
The Simplest Triangle Shawl Ever
It could be because I have two out-of-town trips in less than a month, or just because it’s almost summer and I don’t have any brain waves left to think about knitting, but I really want to be knitting something … Read More...