Before you plan your next trip to Ikea, take a look at these storage hacks and work out which ones you can use. Then add the items to your shopping list.
You’ll find ideas for decor, and storage of supplies … Read More...
Donate your technology through Human -I-T organization
Most of the time I feature cool craft projects that re-use materials in a new way but today I want to share with you a bit of info about an amazing non-profit group Human-I-T that collects your old technology, wipes … Read More...
Project: Quick and Easy Water Color Valentine Card
Looking for a quick Valentine card idea using only a few supplies? Grab some water color paints and washi or painters tape and block out some squares, add some pretty water color paints inside the blocks, add a simple stamp … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy hair bow holder
This hair bow holder brings order to all of your little girl’s hair bows. It makes them easy to access and easy to see. The hair bow holder is also super easy to make! Lisa from Vintage Modern Quilts Pattern … Read More...
How to make a loom band heart
Got another first for me today! You don’t know how happy this makes me. Nicola sent in a link to her blog Me You and Magoo where she featured a fun Valentine’s Day project. She re-purposed those little loom rubber … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy waterproof swim bag
Put a wet swimsuit in your pool bag, and everything it touches will be soaked by the time you get home. Nina from Nina Makes shows how you can make waterproof swim bags to keep a wet suit from soaking … Read More...
More Cute Valentine Projects to Cross Stitch
I can’t get enough of cute Valentine’s day cross stitch projects, so here are a few more for you to check out!
Happy Stitch has a bunch of cute Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns, including a heart with flowers, … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage thread spool necklace rack
Vintage thread might look good on the spool, but it needs to stay there. The old thread is not good for actually sewing with, as the old fibers may be rotten or break easily. But that’s no reason to throw … Read More...
6 Ways To Use String Art At Your Wedding
This isn’t a blog post I could ever imagine writing, I mean string art at a wedding? Look at how amazing it looks though? The backdrop is stunning. There is more though, this article by Want That Wedding shares 6 … Read More...
Free Pattern – All You Need Is Love
This Beatles-inspired embroidery hoop for Valentine’s Day has been transferred onto a piece of upcycled vintage fabric, but it works equally well on plain fabric. More experienced crafters can embellish the pattern with more detail if they wish.
Easy Valentine’s Day Photo Backdrop
Use only a few dozen paper plates, tape, and some hot glue to make this Valentine’s Day, Moroccan-style, tiled plate backdrop. Would be perfect for a photo booth at a Valentine’s Day party! DIY Photo backdrop.
Recipe – Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
I haven’t made this Chocolate peanut butter fudge AKA. square Reese’s Peanut Butter cup bites, yet. The reason being I am trying to eat healthy and I know without a doubt If I make this I won’t be able to … Read More...
Soap Making -DIY 100% coconut oil face soap with oats and honey
Plain and Pure are sharing their Coconut oil face soap recipe with their readers. You can grab the recipe here.
Coconut oil is becoming increasingly popular both in and outside of the kitchen. This tropical treasure has remarkable therapeutic properties … Read More...
Free Pattern – Rainbow Mermaid Tail
The Mermaid blanket pattern is still all over the Internet and we have found yet another one. I thought I would share this one with it’s lovely colors. You can never have too many Free Crochet Mermaid Tail Patterns in … Read More...
DIY Reclaimed Wall Art
I Love this reclaimed wood wall art. Not sure I see that as an F though, but that is totally off topic. I see “bamily”.
Use reclaimed wood or fake it with untreated wood from the hardware store. These frames … Read More...
Tutorial: Zip pouch for a binder or planner
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how to make a zip pouch for your binder or planner. Use it to keep up with receipts or to hold your pencils. The front is made from clear … Read More...
Technique: How to Get Real Looking Stamped and Colored Flower Images
Learn how to get stunning realistic looking stamped images with this no-line coloring technique using Zig Clean Color Markers. Karen Hightower has a video tutorial over on the Gina K blog with all the details.
-Heather
Tutorial: Pin cushion pillow
Lori Kennedy of The Inbox Jaunt prefers a pillow shape to the typical strawberry pin cushion most of us have in our sewing space. For quilters, it makes perfect sense to use something with a larger surface area. Particularly when … Read More...
Giveaway: Knit Blankets & Throws
YarnAddicted is the winner.
Last week I shared a review of Knit Blankets & Throws with Mademoiselle Sophie, and this week I’d like to give one of you a chance to knit your own snuggly blankets for your own … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s jogger pants
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for sewing a pair of women’s joggers. Wear them while getting your exercise, or for just being comfy while lounging around the house. Her joggers are made from knit fabric. The … Read More...