Let me help you a little with your holiday meals. If you serve potatoes, then you will want to try this recipe. You can make these potatoes a week in advance of your holiday meal. Just need to cook it … Read More...
Bacon, Egg, Sausage, Cheese Breakfast Sliders
Holidays….are coming! So is winter, but we don’t want to talk about that yet. Here is an easy breakfast that you can serve your guests or family this holiday season. These would also be great for energy to get you … Read More...
DIY Rainsticks For Kids
These have to be one of the prettiest rain stick sets I have seen. By the way in case you are wondering they are painted dots on the tubes not holes. It seriously took me 5 minutes to work out … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Watermelon Sun Hat
Don’t let the cold weather get you down, instead hit the summer sales and grab some plain Sun hats for a DIY bonanza. I love this Watermelon Sun hat, its perfect for day’s at the beach or strolling the Sunday … Read More...
Giant Crochet Mandalas
These crocheted mandalas (or dream catchers
!) are so much fun to make. These work great as indoor decorations – or – are awesome for outdoor yarn bombing fun. Be sure to check out the YouTube Tutorial Video on how … Read More...
Free pattern: Adorable owl softies in any size
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making these adorable owl softies. I have several friends who love owls – perhaps I should sew some up for them? You can give each her own personality by changing … Read More...
Inspiration: Planner Stamps Birthday Card
Planner are all the rage right now and you can find loads of awesome stamps to use in your planner. But they don’t have to just be used there you can also make cute cards with them like this birthday … Read More...
Review: Big Book of Knitted Mittens
It’s really fun to make and to have distinctive mittens and gloves. It’s a little something that can make you smile through the cold season and a way to give a little gift of warmth to family members and friends.… Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans storage boxes
These stenciled denim storage boxes will hold all your bits and bobs! Claire from Pillar Box Blue made them from cardboard boxes and old jeans. She’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. She used IKEA Pingla boxes, but … Read More...
10 Craft Storage Ideas on a Budget
Here is a collection of ten ideas for using inexpensive household items to store your favorite craft and scrapbook supplies. Some of these craft storage ideas you may have seen before, but this list includes a few clever solutions
that … Read More...
Tutorial: Slouchy shoulder bag
I’ve been feeling the need to make myself a new bag. This soft slouchy shoulder bag by Sew4Home may do the trick. I’m loving it made from plaid flannel – it makes my inner 90s grunge girl happy! But if … Read More...
Video tutorial: Post mastectomy camisole
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a video showing how you can sew a camisole designed for women to wear post mastectomy surgery. Women recovering from a mastectomy can’t lift their arms for several weeks, which can … Read More...
Stovetop Cinnamon Apples
If you are an apple lover than you will enjoy this recipe. I love apples and making apple sauce and apple pies. This is a recipe that would make a great side dish for the holidays or a snack. Laura … Read More...
No Bake Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
I love the eggless cookie dough recipes that have been featured here. I’ve never been a pumpkin fan, but I have started to like pumpkin and chocolate chip cookies. I’ll have to see if this new cookie dough will be … Read More...
Stitch a Bookmark Covered with Autumn Leaves
I’m going to be on a leave kick here for a little while because I’m so excited they’re finally turning and falling a little bit where I live.
This little cross-stitch leaf panel from Nancy Spruance Designs is perfect as … Read More...
Crochet For Kids But Made By mom
A quick follow-up to last weeks post about crochet for kids. Check out www.luv2crochet.com. It’s crochet FOR kids, but unless your little crafter is a super genius crocheter already, these patterns, while not necessarily complicated, will probably be done … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric pincushions
I have a hard time throwing away any fabric scraps – even teeny tiny ones! So I’m always looking for cute ways to sew them up into something useful. These pincushions are a fun idea. LeAnne from Everyday Celebrations shares … Read More...
Mochaccino Crinkle Cookies
Don’t hate me, but Christmas will be here in 59 days. If you craft, then you have been preparing for awhile. These cookies can be made now before the Christmas rush and shopping begins. Laura at My Friend’s Bakery shares … Read More...
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup (Made with Roast Beef)
It is slow cooker 
season! I use it all year around, but some wait till it gets cold. Here is a vegetable soup that uses leftover roast beef. You could also make this without the beef or with some stewing … Read More...
How to create glitter dragon face paint
This video tutorial on how to paint a dragon pattern with glitter on your skin is based on a tutorial from the book The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter. It is super clever and might … Read More...