This cover-worthy quilt top is the work of Maureen Cracknell, who created it using fabrics from her lovely Nightfall collection. See it at AGF. She boasts it’s a simple pattern to put together, but for me, the magic is … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur cross body bag
Sahana from Vikalpah has a tutorial showing how you can make a faux fur cross body bag. The faux fur is perfect for this time of year! It takes just a small piece of faux fur to make the bag, … Read More...
Technique: Potato Stamped Hoodie
Looking for an inexpensive but fun way to make your own stamps? Try good old fashion Potato stamping. It’s perfect for simple large stamps like letters. Chelsea from Do It Your Freaking Self made a cute literary inspired Matilda hoodie … Read More...
How To Make White Cranberry Margaritas
The holidays bring family and friend together for gatherings. If you are looking for a new drink to bring to your family dinners, this would work. Keep some extra cranberries on hand from the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. What a … Read More...
Edible cookie Dough Truffles
Chocolate chip cookie dough is elevated to an elegant treat you can serve during the holidays or even give as gifts. Truffles and chocolate bark are one of my favorite treats to make, because they are easy to make and … Read More...
No Bake Bat and Spider Cookies
Here are some quick treats to make with the kids or add to your Halloween party. Really easy to make that you could even have it as a treat for the kids to make at the party with supervision. Jackie … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Hooded or cowl poncho cape for an 18″ doll
Heidi & Finn share a free pattern to make a doll-sized version of their newly released Veritas cape. You can make the cape with a hood or a cowl. The doll cape fits an 18″ doll. If you buy … Read More...
Spicy Black Bean Nachos
Are you ready for some football or maybe you are enjoying the World Series? Or maybe just ready for Mexican. Here is a spicy nacho that leaves out the meat. The black beans will give you the protein you need … Read More...
Fall Sensory Trays for Little Kids
I have always loved the idea of Montessori trays. They’re a way to gather materials for kids to play with or manipulate that keeps things together and makes it easy to support a theme in the classroom or at home. … Read More...
Falling Leaves Pear Pie
How pretty will this look on an autumn and Thanksgiving table. Lynn at Happier Than a Pig in Mud shares how to create this beautiful crust. The colors remind me of all the autumn colors before they fall off the … Read More...
Free pattern: Hooded fleece scarf with tassels
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a hooded scarf that will keep your neck and your ears warm this winter! It’s made from fleece and has big ol’ tassels at the ends which are so cute … Read More...
Crockpot Terriyaki Chicken
Busy weeknights and then add the holidays, you’ll need some easy meals. Slow cookers are perfect for busy week nights and the holidays. Stef at Girl. Inspired. shares how to make this meal. A meal for the family or to … Read More...
How to make a Disney’s Up movie house
If there is one thing I love it’s BIG recycled craft projects! Check out this Up! House from the Disney movie. Pop on over to the link Jolene sent in to the blog Crafty Super Mom for the tutorial on … Read More...
Prepare Ahead Roast Potatoes
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...