I’m guilty of buying those pre-made frozen dinners and boxed meals. Of course, it started with the ramen noodles in college. They make life easy on those busy work nights when you forget to go shopping. Just open the freezer … Read More...
Funfetti Whoopie Pies
Using a cake mix to make cookies, makes it easier and faster. These are really like sandwich cookies and not whoopie pies, but no one will complain when they eat them. Of course adding sprinkles makes everything better. Amber and … Read More...
How to Make the Ultimate Cheese Plate
When I grew up the cheese plates consisted of cheese and crackers only. Now cheese plates have more than cheese and crackers and are growing in many restaurants as appetizers or meals. To me it is always my favorite part … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a beautiful jeweled belt for a party dress
A jeweled belt adds sparkle to a party dress! Rachel Le Grand shares a tutorial at Oliver + S showing how to make a beautiful jeweled belt. Keep the design of the dress pretty simple to make your jeweled belt … Read More...
Halloween Cakes and Clay
The studio helper is making little cakes today so we went looking for inspiration and eye candy. YouTube has a plethora of videos on how to make little miniature foods from Fimo polymer clay and EverythingFimo is a channel full … Read More...
DIY Scary Cross Stitch Halloween Man
This guy is actually a little too scary for me. I don’t think my Children would like it either. But I know we all have different fright levels so I am going to share it.
DIY – Donut Paper Clips
Make these adorable polymer clay donut and cookie paper clips for friends and loved ones. These are perfect for teacher gifts and little gifts for friends.
How Knitting Helps with Digital Overload
I found this article on Slate really interesting, about how the author has used knitting as a way to slow down, to calm her temptation to digitally multitask and to regain some of her joy of reading, albeit through Audiobooks … Read More...
Free pattern: Handy Purse Organizer
This Handy Purse Organizer fits inside your purse and has all the pockets you need to keep your belongings organized. Caroline at Sew Can She shares a free sewing pattern so you can make one! There are rows of pockets … Read More...
Projects: 8 Light Up Card Ideas
My Favorite Things stamps had 4 days full of ideas, tips, tricks and inspirations using Chibitronics products to make 8 different light up cards. You’ll find cards with Jack o’ Lanterns, birthday candles, holiday lights and more. Click here for … Read More...
Tutorial: Farmhouse style pillows
Randi from A Fresh-Squeezed Life shares a tutorial for making these beautiful farmhouse style pillows. The pillows are made in two parts – an envelope style pillow cover for the inside, and an tie-on pillow cover for the outside. Choose … Read More...
Freebie | Happy Mind Happy Life Poster
Did you know that there is a documented connection between positive thoughts and healthy minds and bodies? Tet Antonio over at Drawn to DIY talks about this in a recent blog post and links you to a number of articles … Read More...
“United in Memory” Exhibit opens
Most quilters I know sew primarily to mark personal events and milestones of their friends and loved ones. But when something like 9/11 happens, the response from quilters can turn public. And it did when thousands joined Corey Gammel and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew tweed and salvaged wood coasters
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created these gorgeous coasters from vintage tweed and salvaged wood. It’s such a simple idea but so charming! These would be perfect addition to any space with a vintage or farmhouse decor! They’d also make wonderful … Read More...
Project: Metallic Coasters
Add a touch of metallic elegance to your home with some DIY coasters using alcohol inks and die cut metal shapes. These would make wonderful holiday gifts! You can find complete project directions Spellbinders
-Heather
Cheeseburger Casserole
I’m very guilty of using Hamburger Helper in the past. It was so easy during those busy weeknights. Once I started eating healthier, we cut out most of the boxed items. My girl misses those days. Now I can surprise … Read More...
Tutorial: Disney Vacation Purse
Vacation is serious business, y’all. Especially when you’re going to be at a theme park all day. The trick is to travel lightly, but still have all your essentials within easy reach. Tiffany from Making the World Cuter created this … Read More...
Where the Wild Things Are Smash Cake
Looking for ideas for a 1st birthday party? If you love the book Where the Wild Things Are then this will be the perfect smash cake for your little one. Of course you could also increase the size for older … Read More...
How a Little Stitching Makes a Big Difference on a Project
A couple of weeks ago I shared a really simple pillow cover pattern that is mostly Stockinette Stitch. As you know, Stockinette Stitch is just a big old blank canvas that you can embellish in a ton of different ways, … Read More...
Bacon-Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites
Here is a new addition to your Labor Day weekend get together. These bacon-wrapped cheeseburger bites would work well as an appetizer or even a fun dinner. If you already have your menu planned, you could save these for your … Read More...