Add a design element to leather straps with a tooling technique. Neda from Second Skin Blog shows how to do it. Her tutorial shows how to emboss the design into the leather, and also how to antique the leather so … Read More...
Pool Party Time – Why should kids have all the fun?
We have featured so many different pool parties but this one is very different. Don’t deny it – when you first looked at this post, I’m sure you thought, “Uh huh. Another pool party and more inflatable toys for the kids.” … Read More...
Did You Know Your Used Hotel Soap Gets Re-used?
Have you ever wondered what happens to that bar of soap you used to wash your butt? Well believe it or not they are getting re-used and re-batched back in to bar’s of soaps. No pubic hairs allowed!!
Re-batching is … Read More...
Giant Paper Mache Egg Decoration
Oh my gosh I love this setup! It is actually just a large paper mache egg but the way it has been presented is adorable! I love it! I think I just found my centerpiece for my next Easter picnic. … Read More...
Technique: Swipe Stamping
Solid stamps can sometimes be hard to work with, they only stamp out in one color so they are a bit limiting. But Jennifer McGuire has come up with a fun way to add some texture to solid stamps with … Read More...
Tutorial and printable: Easter bunny fabric napkins
Tan from Squirrelly Minds spiffed up some plain white napkins with some pom pom trim and a bunny design to create a cute set of napkins for Easter dinner. She shares a tutorial and free printable for making them. You … Read More...
How to make face cloth bunny and chicks
These are kind of one of those retro crafts – kind of like crochet TP cozies. But I still think they are cute and bet the concept would work with napkins or other towels or fabric? Pop on over to … Read More...
Knit Sweet Bunny Cables for Easter
What a cute addition to a simple project! These bunny cables from Studio Knit are really easy to make, with a little twist for the head and a bobble for the tail.
These would be so cute at the hem … Read More...
More Spring STEM Ideas
I’ve been on a bit of a spring STEM kick this week, mostly because the weather has been (intermittently) nice and I’m looking for things we can do outside when the weather is nice.
Here are a couple more great … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Womens leggings
What did we ever do before leggings were invented? They’re stretchy, comfortable, and easy to dress up or down to suit the occasion. Emily from Life Sew Savory (formely Nap Time Creations) shares a free pattern for sewing a pair … Read More...
Kids Craft Felt Easter Egg Decorating
This kids craft tutorial is perfect for a rain day or a lazy afternoon. Setup an invitation to create these Easter eggs. Use craft glue or adhesive dots
to make it easy. See the full tutorial here.
Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
Not everyone in our household likes Lemon but I know I certainly do. There is something refreshing to the taste buds that a citrus flavor gives. It wakens up your tongue so you can savor every mouthful. Lemon Bundt Cake … Read More...
Crochet Slushee Bag
How I wish this cute crocheted slushee bag was real.
What a better way to “cool off” in the race to summer (and the end of school – yahoo!) while still enjoying a relaxing spring. The adorable drawstring bag is … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric shaker gift tags
Lynda from Between the Pages shows how you can use your gorgeous scrap fabric shaker gift tags. They’re a great project to use up fabric scraps and also stray sequins, beads, or other small bits. The sequins and other fun … Read More...
Tip: 5 Ways to use Circle Dies on Your Cards
Circle dies may seem basic but there’s so much you can do with them from windows to shakers, layers and more. They are a must have in your card making arsenal. Nina Marie has 5 different wonderful ways to use … Read More...
Tutorial: Long fringe knit skirt
Shauna at Shwin & Shwin shows how you can sew this long fringe skirt from knit fabric. She shows it for a little girl, but this style would work for any age really. The double layers let you have long … Read More...
8 Ideas for Super Small Scrapbook Spaces
Think you don’t have space for a dedicated scrapbook desk? Think again! I found these 8 ideas for super small desk spaces on the web that can all be adapted into a cozy scrapping nook of your own.
Above … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girls layered apron twirl skirt
Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can make this pretty layered twirly skirt for little girls. The skirt has two layers plus a little apron in the front. Her tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make them in girls’ sizes … Read More...
Tips: Colored Pencils Techniques
Learn how to get loads of depth, shading and realistic dimension to your stamped images with these great colored pencils coloring tips from May Sukyong. She’s got a fantastic tutorial over on Hero Arts.
-Heather
Work a Simple Stretchy Bind Off on Your Next Project
I have been knitting for a long time, but I still sometimes have problems with binding off too tightly. I think it’s because I’m in a rush to finish, so I don’t take the time to do it perfectly. But … Read More...