Jennifer McGuire has two totally adorable card ideas for giving gift cards this holiday season. Visit her blog for a video tutorial.
I am a big fan of gift cards, I know lots of people find them impersonal but … Read More...
Free pattern: Toby the Turtle softie with hidden pajama pocket
This turtle softie is super snuggly for bedtime – and he’s got a hidden pocket to hold your child’s pajamas! Make him from Snuggle or Minky so he’s extra soft for hugging. If you’re feeling ambitious, you could also make … Read More...
Learn Numbers with a Printable Turkey Number Match Game
It’s always fun to incorporate seasons and holidays into learning, and the turkey feathers number matching game from Tot Schooling is a great way to do that.
For preschoolers and others learning their numbers, the game features a turkey with … Read More...
Tutorial: Photographing Quilts and Sewing Projects
Sewer, quilter and pattern designer, Rachel Rossi, shares on her blog tips for getting the best possible photos of your quilts. Of her step-by-step photo tutorial she says,
… Read More...There’s nothing worse than finishing a masterpiece sewing or quilting project, posting
Tutorial: Tweed and salvaged furniture applique brooches
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods combined salvaged furniture appliques with some scraps of tweed and feathers to make these gorgeous fall brooches! They are so beautiful and she shares a tutorial showing how to make them. If you can’t get your … Read More...
Chocolate Caramel Turkey Legs
I’d say no more fighting over who gets the turkey legs, but there may still be fighting over these turkey legs. At least there are plenty for all, but you may want to make sure there are extras. So easy … Read More...
No Bake Pecan Pie Mini Tarts
Looking for a new dessert to add to your holiday parties. This is no bake so you will still have some oven time for other desserts. This dessert looks bad for you, but it is gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls cowl neck top
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom created this cowl neck top for her daughter. She’s got a free pattern and a tutorial on her blog. The tunic length is perfect to wear with leggings, and the cowl neck … Read More...
Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole
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...