When I think of sweet potato casserole, I think about the marshmallows on top. The sugary side dish seems like dessert rather than part of the meal. Kelli at The Healthy Toast shares this recipe that is healthier with more … Read More...
Thanksgiving Mini White Pumpkin Milk Fudge with Dry Fruit Filling
Here are some cute pumpkins that you can decorate your Thanksgiving table with and serve on the dessert table. These would be really cute as place settings too. Meena at Elephants and the Coconut Trees shares how to create these … Read More...
Paper ring countdown calendar
I know Halloween was just Monday but I thought I’d post this idea so you would have time to gather up your recycled supplies in time to make this fun paper ring countdown calendar for Christmas. I am thinking I … Read More...
Landscaping Ideas Inspired by Fixer Upper
People around the world are crushing on the beautiful style that the Fixer Upper stars bring to each and every home. While the modern farmhouse look has a lot of options in home decor, the outdoor decor can often be … Read More...
Easy DIY Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles
Here is another option for the sugar cookies. You can bake and then spend time decorating the cookies or crush those cookies and make these truffles. A great idea for those extra sugar cookies that you have on hand. A … Read More...
NO Glue Christmas Ornaments
These super easy no glue Christmas ornaments are easy to make and can be an ongoing activity they can come back to in quiet times. You will need to seek out the stickers and a good supply of plain baubles … Read More...
Deer Embroidery Pattern
Christmas Deer is an original embroidery pattern from Polka & Bloom.
You will receive an email with links to download the files in your order. You need to go through the order process and select $0.00 or you can make … Read More...
Free Pattern – Santa Baby Cocoon
This baby santa hat pattern and baby cocoon / baby bunting is just too cute! This makes a wonderful baby’s first Christmas
gift – plus the outfit looks wonderful in photos. Be sure to make one for the special little … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood crate ironing station
I may not ever use my iron in my laundry room, but I’m always using it in my sewing room. Here’s a smart idea from Craftaholics Anonymous for storing your iron and ironing board using a craft store wooden crate. … Read More...
Project: Lunch Box Note Cards
Packing lunch for the kids or significant other? Let them know you’re thinking about them with some adorable stamped notes tucked into their lunch box. These cute little winter bear cards would also make great gift tags for the holidays. … Read More...
Book Review: Knits for Kitties
The image of a cat playing with a ball of yarn is cute, but it’s not actually safe for cats to play with yarn because they could eat some of it. Better to use that yarn to make toys that … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 easy ways to make a fleece blanket
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows 3 ways you can create a fleece blanket. All three are made with a single layer of fleece and edges finished with purchased trim – ric rac, pom pom trim, or bias tape. Each … Read More...
Beautiful and Fun Turquoise Craft Room
Check out Cindy Gilchrist’s beautiful and fun turquoise craft room! I love all the mostly white furniture against that lovely blue wall. She has tons of pieces for storage, plus she has set up her room so she has different … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy recycled shirt cuff wallet
Many of my nieces and nephews are teenagers now, which means that I’m always looking for cute ways to package a gift of cash. Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how you can make a simple wallet out of … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cloth book for baby
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Thermo O Web showing how you can make a fabric book for a baby. It would make a wonderful handmade gift for a new baby! Hers is a counting book. With … Read More...
Skinny Stuffed Shells
If you are looking for a low fat meal that is comforting and filling, this is a recipe that you should try. Jes at Potentially Lovely shares how to make this meal healthier and yet still filling. Create this for … Read More...
Basket Weaving in Polymer Clay
AlekSanta shares a Fimo circular “basket” weave project on her livejournal. The original tutorial appears in Russian which I’m not sharp with so here’s a link in English to try. The project creates a lovely pendant but the techniques, including … Read More...
One Pot Broccoli and 3 Cheese Pasta
I’m always on the lookout for one pot dishes, especially during the busy work week. This meal will become a favorite this winter. Samantha at My Kitchen Love shares how to make this meal. You can use other cheese than … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjust bust apex on a sewing pattern
Even though your measurements may match those on the sewing pattern, the shape of your bust may not. And that can affect the fit of your garment. You can fix that though. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly … Read More...
How to make folded paper fall leaves
These folded fall leaves are just darling. I bet they would look cute used as a wreath or in a centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Pop on over to the blog Happy Clippings for the free template and tutorial on how to … Read More...