Grab your favorite coloring medium and download this lovely spring themed mandala with birds, butterflies and tulips. It’s FREE to download from Dover Publication, click here to get it.
-Heather
Tutorial: Decorative triangle bartack
A practical stitch to reinforce a garment can also be decorative! Liesl Gibson from Oliver + S shows how to make a bartack on a sewing machine. Use a contrast thread and make it a triangle, and it becomes a … Read More...
Use square paper plates for giant wall decoration
This is a giant minecraft image for a 6th birthday party is featured at the blog Catch My Party. Pop on over to see all the creative diy Minecraft party details. When I spotted this I thought it would … Read More...
Try a Fine-Motor Journal to Encourage Enjoyment of Writing
Most kids do not love learning to write by practicing letter formation. And the truth is, there are certain fine-motor skills that need to be there before kids can learn to write.
To make both getting ready to write and … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Easy knit skater skirt
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a pattern and tutorial at Fleece Fun for sewing an easy knit skater skirt. Knit fabric makes this a quick and easy project. The stretch gives a flexible fit, and the edges don’t fray so … Read More...
Learn Basic Decreases to Shape Your Knitting
There comes a time when every knitter needs to learn how to shape their knitting. You can only make so many straight projects! Whether you’re looking to shape the top of a hat or the armholes and sleeves of a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Itty bitty bunny softie
Look at this itty witty bunny plushie! He would be so sweet in an Easter basket, especially for an older kid or tween who is harder to buy for. Delilah from Delilahiris has a free pattern and tutorial for making … Read More...
Adorable Tiny Bunny Pattern
This Oh so tiny and Oh so adorable Bunny is perfect for little Easter Gifts. I dare you to only make one, you will be making a whole bunch of these little cuddlies. You can grab the free Crochet pattern … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Stitched flamingo sewing machine cover
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making the prettiest sewing machine ever! So pretty you might have to start storing your machine in the living room, instead of tucked away in a sewing room. Her cover is made … Read More...
Technique: Water Coloring with New Distress Oxide Inks
Tim Holtz’s new Distress Ink react and work the same as regular Distress Inks but they give a cool oxidized look when mixed with water. Caryn Davies used these new inks to water color with and got a really amazing … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY rainbow print pillows
Your porch or patio needs these rainbow printed pillows! Mark Montano shows how you can make them – including how to make the custom rainbow print on your fabric! You’ve got see how he makes it! And if rainbow is … Read More...
5 Beauty and the Beast Printables & Cut Files
Crazy about Beauty and the Beast? Add them to your scrapbooking projects, planners and bullet journals with these five free downloads. Above is a comprehensive set of planner stickers from Mom on the Side. You can print on sticker paper … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Bunny Quartet Mini Quilt
Kristina from Center Street Quilts shares a free pattern at Moda Bake Shop for making this sweet Bunny Quartet Mini Quilt. The piecing is easy and each bunny takes just a 10″ square of fabric.
Click below for her tutorial:… Read More...
Knit Up Some Projects to Help with Spring Cleaning
Now that spring is here in my part of the world, I’m feeling the desire to do a bit more cleaning than I have been doing lately. If you need a little more motivation to get inspired to start your … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux corset detail for a dress
Amy from Anna’s Heirloom Boutique shows how you can create a faux corset detail for a dress. There’s a modesty panel behind where it laces up so everything stays covered. She uses this on the Angie pattern by SisBoom, but … Read More...
Cross Stitch Something for Passover
I was casting about for cross stitch patterns for Passover, and while I find a few things related to Hanukkah, there wasn’t a lot specifically for Passover.
I did find this lovely chart from Quaryn’s Creations on Etsy, which features … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered tote bag for kids
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can sew a zippered tote bag. She gave it her daughter to use as a dance bag, but it’ll work for any extra curricular … Read More...
The Cutest Toilet Paper Crafts
One thing I love about Crafts is how the evolve! These toilet paper rolls are adorable and modern. I love that something as simple as a recycled toilet paper roll can be taken to the next level!
Learn how to … Read More...
The 20 Best Freezer Friendly Recipes For Lunchboxes
This round up by Kidgredients is perfect for time poor moms who still want to make sure their kids are getting wholesome home cooked food. These are tried and tested so the guess work is taken out for you.
I … Read More...
Easter Snuggle Bunny Pillows
Welcome to the Snuggle Bunny crochet pattern! All About Ami is excited to share this adorable pattern with you, and we hope you’ll love making your own pair of Snuggle Bunnies as much as we do. These cute little bunnies … Read More...