Was anyone else glued to Youtube recently watching April the giraffe at Animal Adventure Park have her baby? I was so excited I was watching when it happened! I think the interest has sparked a trend in giraffes and no … Read More...
Experiments with Seeds to Do with Kids
My daughter loves to garden and watch things grow. I bought a tiny seed starting kit to put in her Easter basket, and we planted the seeds over the weekend, so maybe by the end of the summer we will … Read More...
You are my world card for Mother’s Day
Last Saturday was Earth Day and Mother’s Day is just around the corner. So I thought I’d make a Mother’s Day card with an image of the Earth and the words, “You are my world” Fun hu?
It was easy … Read More...
Crafty Shakeups as Wool & the Gang, Creativebug Sold
There have been a couple of crafty news items in the past few days that I thought were worth noting for those of you who care about the crafty industry (which, if you buy yarn or knitting books or take … Read More...
Winner-Make Your Own Farm Animals and More: 35 projects for kids using everyday cardboard packaging
Congrats go out to Amie L. of Hunt Valley, MD of as she is the winner of Make Your Own Farm Animals and More: 35 projects for kids using everyday cardboard packaging.
Tutorial: Easy drapes from tablecloths
Kristi from I Should Be Mopping the Floor has a great idea for making curtains! Instead of using yardage, which can get quite expensive, she uses a tablecloth for each of the panels. Actually, she uses two tablecloths for each … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Cat face pillow with pom poms
A cat face and pom pom trim on the same project? Yes please! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this adorable cat face pillow. The pom pom trim around the side kind of … Read More...
Crochet Summer Popsicles
Cool off this Summer with Crochet Popsicles. Make a whole bunch and feed all the neighborhood kids. Okay so maybe they won’t be able to cool down but they will still LOVE them.
Project: Ice Cream Sandwich Shaped Box
What’s better than ice cream on a hot day? Not much except maybe a fun ice cream sandwich shaped box that won’t melt. This fun box holds candy and a gift card. You can find directions and a video tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy drawstring wine bag from a shirt sleeve
So you’ve made a cute pillow from a button up shirt. Or perhaps, you’ve made some travel bags (using this tutorial). What to do with the sleeves? Don’t throw them away! Pam from Threading My Way shows how you … Read More...
DIY Alphabet Stamp Storage
If you have small alphabet stamps like this, you know it can be complicated keeping them organized. Try this solution from I heart Maggie: cute storage boxes you can make from patterned card stock!
You’ll get the dimensions needed as … Read More...
Tutorial | Watercolor Fairyland Card
This video tutorial shows you how to make a fairyland themed watercolor card using ZIG clean real brush pens and Hero Arts stamps.
This is the perfect whimsical art for anyone who love fairies! You’ll learn quite a few stamping … Read More...
Project: Funny Cats and Fish Tank Card
I think these cats might be interested in more then just feeding the fish! Find out how to stamp out this cute and funny card over on the Your Next Stamp blog.
-Heather
Want to Knit Some Cool Socks? This Book Could be Yours
Martha is getting this one.
The book Knitted Socks by Anna Tillman has been on my shelf for a long time. Nearly 10 years, it turns out. So long, in fact, that I have gone through several bouts of being … Read More...
Lady bug and bumble bee bird feeders
I’ve been looking around for a fun idea for a bird/squirrel feeder and these lady bug and bumble bee recycled coffee can ones are just darling. I really like when something traditionally small is made big. Fly on over to … Read More...
DIY Flower Clutch
Ever wanted to restyle an old clutch into a DIY Flower Clutch? Now you can using this super simple tutorial from Maya Kuzman from Little Treasures. This is perfect for Spring and Summer parties, but I also think it would … Read More...
Stitch Some Fun Designs, in Monocrome or Multicolor
These designs from Plouf! dans l’herbe are really pretty and lots of fun for spring, but what I like about them most is that she has done the charts in a single color (red) and in a multicolored version.
Sometimes … Read More...
A Better Recipe For Salt Bars
This Soap making recipe is for Cold process soap bars. I love this color combination by the way. Not only does Thumb Print soap provide you with the Free recipe you can try before you make.
If you’d like … Read More...
Printable Wall Art – Laura A Miss
Love this free printable wall art by Lauraamiss.com its perfectly pastel for a little girls room or chic Gallery wall. Just download and print it off. This design is for personal use only.
Trend: Jars!!
Jars are really trendy right now, whether it’s real canning jars or images of jars they are every where in the crafting world right now. There are lots of jar stamps right now and there are so many fun way … Read More...