It sounds like a fun and creative project to work on, especially if you enjoy crocheting! Crocheting a bag specifically for Easter egg hunts can be a great way to get into the holiday spirit and add a personal touch … Read More...
Unique DIY Thatched Book Walls
Looking for a unique and creative way to decorate a feature wall? This thatched style wall paper is made by literally tearing pages fro a book and sticking to the wall. I have a daughter who is obsessed with books, … Read More...
Recipe – Irish Apple Cake
This Irish Apple Cake recipe by The View From Great Island looks scrumptious. It actually has three parts to this recipe, one the apple cake base, two the strudel topping and three the custard sauce. My mouth is watering just … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Mid century felt dollhouse
This felt dollhouse folds flat like a book, but it opens out for dollhouse fun! AND it has a mid century style. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial. Open the “pages” in the book and … Read More...
Trendy Project: Sloth Cards
I am obsessed with sloths. They’re so cute and laid back and really trendy right now, I see them on shirts, pillows, jewelry and now lots of stamp companies have some adorable sloth stamps too. Lawn Fawn Stamps just released … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY ballet Dance wrap skirt
If you have a girl who does dance, you’ll want to see this tutorial. Valerie from Élégantine shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make your own ballet wrap skirt. You can make one … Read More...
Review – Favorite Hand Lettering Tools
Head over to the source below to get the run down on the various tools you can use for hand lettering and calligraphy. This resource lists several brush pens in standard colors as well as metallics. Plus find out the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Women’s high low shirt
Mayra from So Sew Easy speaks truth when she says that the high low shirt is the perfect answer to hiding your panty line. Long in the back, they’re also perfect for keeping you covered even when you’re bending. (No … Read More...
How to Make a Knit Cast On
I love teaching new knitters the knit cast on first, because once they get it they pretty much already know how to knit. It can take a little while to get them going, but once they get it they will … Read More...
Download: Intricate Shaped Card
This lovely detailed intricately shaped card is available as a FREE SVG Die Cut File from SVG Cuts. Try using different colored cardstocks or patterned papers for different fun looks with this file.
SVG Cuts says their “downloads are in Zip … Read More...
Make a Food Face Plate to Encourage Picky Eaters
One of the important things we need to teach kids is how to eat a healthy variety of foods.
If you have a picky eater in your family, you know that can be difficult to get kids to eat strange-to-them … Read More...
Tutorial: How to smock fabric for little girls dresses
I’ve always loved smocked dresses for little girls. They’re classic and just so pretty! If you want to give smocking a try, Sarina from SewGuide has a great introduction to smocking that has the information you need to get started. … Read More...
Make Your Own Farm Animals and More: 35 projects for kids using everyday cardboard packaging
If you’re looking for a delightful and eco-friendly crafting adventure for kids, Make Your Own Farm Animals and More by Tracey Radford is a fantastic choice. This book offers 35 creative projects that transform everyday cardboard packaging into charming farm … Read More...
Tutorial: Cross body tote bag
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a cross body tote bag. The tote is big enough to hold her purse, her phone, a knitting project, and her journal. It has a zip closure at … Read More...
How to make striped pom pom Easter Eggs
Pom poms come in so many pretty colors and are fun to use in all sorts of crafty ways. They can be easily shaped with a very surprising tool not generally used in crafting Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
DIY Energizing Green Tea Eye Mask
This homemade Energizing Green Tea Eye Mask will de-puff your eyes and reduce the visibility of bags! It is made with just 3 simple and non toxic ingredients! Learn how to make it using the recipe link above.
Tutorial: 10 minute flannel baby blanket
shows how you can make a simple flannel baby blanket in just 10 minutes. It’s made from two layers of fabric – a quilting weight cotton for the top and a soft flannel for the lining. … Read More...
How to Match Fonts
So you have all these great fonts on your hard drive, but you never seem to be able to use them together. Here’s a great image showing how to match up the different kinds of fonts for the best visual … Read More...
Project and Pattern: Egg Shaped Treat Holders
How adorable are these egg shaped treat holders? Untie the ribbon at the top and they open up and inside is little pocket for candy. The Stempeleinmaleins blog has directions, a free printable pattern and lots of sample designs to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew felt bunny and chick Easter baskets
These felt bunny and chick Easter baskets are just too cute to resist! Not only are they a fun and festive addition to your Easter celebrations, but they’re also completely no-sew, making them perfect for kids, beginner crafters, or … Read More...