I have made knitting spools before for myself and to use in my fiber arts classes with kids. This is another version, from Laurie Carlson Crafts, which might be better for people who don’t have kids and therefore don’t … Read More...
Project: Light Up Dragon Birthday Card
How adorable is this birthday card? The amazing thing about it is when you push the dragon’s tummy the candles light up!! Using tiny lights from Chibitronics and stamps from My Favorite Things Jennifer McGuire will show you how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy hooded towel
Bathtime is better for little kids when there’s a hooded towel to wrap up in after it’s over. They’re super easy to make from a bath towel and a hand towel. Amanda from Love & Renovations shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: 2-pocket pencil pouch
Sue Bleiweiss shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make a pencil pouch with two zippered pockets. The two pockets allows you to better organize your supplies. And, there’s an elastic strap so you can attach the … Read More...
Polymer Clay Hacks
The other day I dragged my family to the Maker Faire and saw all the cool DIY stuff folks are getting up to. In that extended tribe of creative, technical types tips and hints are called hacks. In that spirit, … Read More...
Having the Courage to Start Your Etsy Shop
Etsy.com own CEO, Chad Dickerson recently shared advice on creating your own courage habit, at the Etsy Up conference. Rachel Gregg at CreativeLive wrote a fabulous article sharing some of Chad’s advice, such as this:
The day you launch … Read More...
7 options for stuffing a pincushion
If you’re looking for a quick but satisfying project to make, may I suggest a pincushion? There are plenty of sewing patterns and tutorials available to make a pincushion any way you could imagine. You also have a choice in … Read More...
Freebie: Grumpy Cat Paper Doll
The Grumpy Cat coloring page I posted last month was a big hit. So, for all you Grumpy Cat fans out there here’s an awesome Grumpy Cat paper doll set you can also download for free. It includes Grumpy and … Read More...
Free pattern: Anti Pickpocket Bag
Nothing puts a damper on a great vacation like your wallet getting stolen! Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free pattern for her Anti Pick Pocket Bag to help prevent that from happening. She designed the bag after her … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Tiny Paper Cup
This is sort of an offshoot of doing cross stitch or embroidery on paper, and it’s really adorable.
The post is in Portuguese, but you can tall from the pictures exactly what needs to happen to cross stitch on … Read More...
Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Brittle
Surprise your chocolate chip cookie fan with a new treat. Anna at On the df shares this dairy free dessert that is crispy like a brittle, but flavored with everyone’s favorite chocolate chip. A great dessert for after school, potluck, … Read More...
Tutorial: Heirloom Cinderella fabric pumpkins
These fabric pumpkins are so beautiful! The shape and coloring are inspired by the Cinderella heirloom pumpkin. Patti from Garden Matter shares a tutorial showing how you can make them from canvas dropcloth and fabric paint. I think I need … Read More...
One Bowl Yum-Yum Cupcakes
Here is a flavorful cupcake that you can make in one bowl. It doesn’t require, oil, butter or dairy. It is like the tropics in your mouth with the flavors of pineapple and coconut. Even the frosting is created using … Read More...
Giveaway-180 Doodle Quilting Designs: Free-Motion Ideas for Blocks, Borders, and Beyond
Giveaway-180 Doodle Quilting Designs: Free-Motion Ideas for Blocks, Borders, and Beyond
Leave a comment in today’s post by September 1st, 2016 and you are in the running for this cool guided doodling book.
Open to U.S. residents only please.… Read More...
Easy 7 Layer Greek Dip
Here is a new dip that you can add to your appetizer table. This works well for a snack, appetizer or even a small lunch for one. Kasey at All Things Mama shares how to make this dip. Football season … Read More...
Things to Watch to Inspire Your Knitting
I don’t know why a lot of knitting-related videos have popped up in my newsfeed recently, but I thought they might make a good watchlist for those of you who like to watch things about knitting while you are knitting. … Read More...
Healthier Make Ahead Frozen French Toast Sticks
Back to school means a quick breakfast. Here is a make ahead breakfast that can be frozen and defrosted when needed. Maryea from Happy Healthy Mama created these french toast sticks so her daughter didn’t have to wait till the … Read More...
Tatted Collar Tutorial
Erin Holloway noticed this antique collar on auction at EBAY. It was tatted or belonged to Aline Hixon Cuthbert (no other info known.) Erin recreated this collar using #12 pearl cotton. It took about a month to tat working in … Read More...
Cinco De Mayo Party Ideas
The colors in this Cinco De Mayo party are amazing
Soothing Milk And Honey Bath Melts
I will forgive you for thinking these are edible but you could actually eat these if you so desired. They contain all natural ingredients to help soothe and nourish your skin. Pop them in to your bath for a relaxing … Read More...