These little stitched linen gift bags from Sew and So are so cute and would be great for gifting little trinkets throughout the holiday season.
I love the idea of giving teachers a little treat that fits in the bag … Read More...
Project: Stamped Pinata Napkins
The Creative Live blog has directions for using basic shapes carved from pencil erasers to form adorable pinata stamped shapes. They’ll show you how to stamp up some festive Fiesta Napkins for a party. Click here for complete directions.
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DIY Wood Jewelry Stand
Jewelry storage has got to be one of the BIGGEST issues that most women have. If you are trying to find a great option for storing your necklaces, this DIY wood jewelry stand may be just what you’ve been looking … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric leaves
These scrap fabric leaves use a hardware store item to make them hold their shape. You won’t believe what it is! It’s my latest craft discovery and I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make them. … Read More...
Ikea Kallax Hack: Craft Room Storage
Here’s a great project from The Family Handyman for all the DIYers out there:
… Read More...Hack the Ikea Kallax shelf to build a worktable with a huge surface, convenient craft storage and easy mobility by sandwiching three small storage units between
Wrinkles Be Gone With Groupon
Disclaimer – This post is sponsored by Groupon but all opinions are my own, even the crazy ones.
Do you know what furrows are? Do you have some? If you have no idea what I am talking about, then these … Read More...
Recycled spool tiny button bouquet Halloween decoration
If you like making tiny decorations this little button bouquet is perfect. Grab an old wooden spool and some wire and you are on your way. Thanks go out to Lynn of the blog Happier Than a Pig in Mud … Read More...
Maker Mat Sew-A-Long + Free Pattern
Nicole of Lilyella is hosting a Sew Along this month to create a maker mat for your sewing machine. Of the project, she explains,
… Read More...This dual purpose organizer has double pockets and a removable thread catcher to keep all your
Tip: Magnet Trays for Metal Die Storage
I know when I’m working on cards I have my supplies spread out all over my work space (and probably the floor too :)) and it’s easily to loose track of stuff even when it’s right in front of me. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Halloween trick or treat banner
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make this cute Halloween trick or treat banner. It’s super easy, with only one seam to sew! It’s also a good way to use fabric scraps, especially if you have a … Read More...
Not Your Mama’s Hot Chocolate
Maybe this was your Mama’s hot chocolate and she never shared?! Looking forward to the hot chocolate season! The cooler weather, holidays and watching high school football on Friday nights. This hot chocolate from Holly at Holly’s Cheat Day has … Read More...
Nutty Italian Cake
This cake looks really good! Thank goodness the weather is cool enough to start baking again. This would be a great cake to serve during the holiday season. Keil at Munchkin Time shares this cake filled with pecans. Make it … Read More...
Tutorial: Nine pocket door caddy organizer
If you’re looking for extra storage in your home, try looking at the doors. More specifically, the back of the doors. They’re prime real estate for hanging storage, like this nine pocket door caddy. Sew4Home shows how you can make … Read More...
Crock Pot Cheeseburger French Fries with Special Sauce
Combine your cheeseburger and fries into one meal or snack for the family. The meat can be used for other meals besides this one. Looks like the burger portion is the only part in the crock pot, but you can … Read More...
Pumpkin Lasagna Cupcakes
Here is a pumpkin dessert that looks complicated but is actually easy. Plus, it is no bake so if you are having hot autumn weather, you can still make this dessert. Vera at OMG Chocolate Desserts shares this cupcake made … Read More...
No Churn Apple Pie Ice Cream
It’s apple season! Looking forward to our annual trip to the apple orchard. If we have another warm day, I’m going to try this recipe. Mary at the Goodie Godmother shares how to make this recipe. An easy recipe to … Read More...
Tutorial: Choosing the right pins for your sewing project
As sewists, we spend a lot of time choosing the right fabric for our sewing projects. But… are we choosing the right type of pins? Red Brolly shares a tutorial all about choosing the right pins. Differences in what they’re … Read More...
Make a Simple Sight Word Puzzle with Craft Sticks
Playing with sight words is a great way to help kids learn to recognize them so they can say them and spell them properly.
There are all sorts of games and activities out there for learning sight words, but I … Read More...
Pull Apart Pizza Muffins
Pizza is a favorite for all family members. Or at least in our family. Stacey Mebs from Bake. Eat. Repeat. shares her recipe on Food Fanatics. This is a fun dinner for the family for dinner or as a snack … Read More...
Giveaway: Winter Knitting Magazines
Linda is the winner!
Every now and then I go through my magazine stack and pull out some things that I think would interest you if you don’t subscribe to all the knitting magazines (I’m actually cutting back on subscriptions … Read More...