Have a wonderful Easter!
-Heather
(card made by me using products from Stampin’ Up)
Miniature Clay Cactus Decorations
They’re small so they’re extra cute and they’re polymer clay so they’re extra fun. These little cactus decorations, from The Party Parade, tie together the trendy, cute factor of the succulent and cactus thing with the fun of … Read More...
Stitch up a Garden of Spring Flowers
Has spring sprung yet where you live? Or do April showers really bring May flowers?
Whether the spring blooms are already long-gone where you live or you’re still waiting for the first ones to come out (or you’re in the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy no-sew bunny ear napkin rings
Easter is tomorrow, but there’s still time to whip up these bunny ear napkin rings for your Easter dinner table! They’re super fast, super easy to make. There’s no sewing required – and no gluing, either! You can find a … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern boxy duffle with angled pockets
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a boxy duffle perfect for weekend trips or going to the gym. It’s a good sized bag with angled pockets on the sides to hold your phone, keys, or other small items. There’s plenty … Read More...
7 Summer Kids Crafts
It’s getting hotter as the race to lazy days in the sun is on. But what to make? Good, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve done a round-up of the best kids crafts during summer.
1. DIY Slip and … Read More...
DIY Spring Succulent Wreath
Gone are the days of wreaths just being for Christmas time. This Spring themed wreath has adorable mini succulents actually living off the wreath. What says Spring better than a real mini garden to welcome your guests? You can grab … Read More...
Celtic Scarf Crochet Pattern
The Celtic weave stitch make a unique woven texture that looks amazing when paired with multiple colors. Fortunately, Caron Cakes yarn does the color striping for you in this infinity scarf. But don’t worry! If you don’t like or can’t … Read More...
Project: Spring Fairy Mixed Media Canvas
Using stamps, stencils, paints, paste and more Milagros Rivera made this wonderful mixed media Spring fairy girl canvas art. I love the use of leaves for the fairy girls wings! You can find directions for this project over on the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather and felt anemone, plus cut file
These faux leather and felt anemones make beautiful hair accessories! Delia from Delia Creates has a tutorial and a free cut file to make them! The cut file lets you skip the hand cutting and just assemble the pieces into … Read More...
Download: Thank You Die Cut File
Large script die cut phrases are very popular right now, add them over stamped backgrounds as a focal point on your cards. Here’s a lovely “Thank You” cut file that’s FREE to download from SVG Cuts. They say “all … Read More...
Repurpose Old Games and Toys into Literacy Activities
Sometimes it can be hard to part with old toys and games the kids don’t use anymore, whether for sentimental reasons or because you just aren’t quite sure what to do with them, especially if they look well loved or … Read More...
Love Finding Dory? Knit Squirt the Sea Turtle
This knit version of Squirt the Sea Turtle from Finding Nemo/Finding Dory is super cute and has a lot of great details, which makes him a fun stash-busting project.
In all this little project, designed by Nicola Riley, uses six … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Small canvas bag for summer
I think a new bag is a fun way to mark the seasons. This small canvas bag would be perfect to carry this summer! And you can make one using a free pattern and tutorial from So Sew Easy. It’s … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cute summer dress from 2 t-shirts
Liz from Sew4Bub shows how you can make a cute summer dress out of a couple of t-shirts. It takes just a few cuts and a couple of easy straight seams! She shows the one she made for her little … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Double ended oven mitt
Torie Jayne shows how you can sew a double ended oven mitt. The long mitt has pockets on either hand for your hand, to help keep a hot pan from burning your arms. It makes a great gift! Or perhaps … Read More...
Soap Making Video – Gemstone Soaps
Okay let me start by saying these Gemstone soaps are too precious to use. How amazing would they look on the side of a guest sink or bench top. I especially love the strong vibrant colors used in this tutorial.
Project: Die Cut Easter Treat Holders
Using a sour cream container shaped die cut Vicky added some cute Easter bunnies, chicks and basket die cut shapes for 3 adorable Easter Treat Holders. Visit the Sizzix blog to watch her video tutorial.
-Heather
Printable Travel Journal Template for Kids
Get the kids involved in documenting your next trip with this free printable travel journal. Your kids can keep note of things they ate, the weather, and the best part of vacation. Make this a family tradition and start a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Owl and whale softies with activity pages
Diana from Sew Cute Patterns shares a couple of softie patterns that you can create for and with your kids. She’s got patterns for a whale and an owl softie, both super cute and would appeal to kids. But even … Read More...