Christmas lights are not a new idea here. People have been using those for quite some time now to add a special touch to their party or event. Have you ever tried adding a ping pong ball to the end … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew thread catcher mat
If you sew, you’ve got stray threads floating around. On your sewing table, on your end table, or – if you’re like me – on the arm of your couch. This thread catcher mat will grab hold of those threads … Read More...
Halloween Drinkables
Check out the Halloween drink slideshow HERE from Better Homes and Gardens for such goodies as this gremlin cocktail or this ghostly hot chocolate.
Hosting a Halloween Party? Check out these Halloween … Read More...
Free Thanksgiving Planning Printables
Download these Free Thanksgiving printables for planning your holiday. The set of four printables includes:
- Thanksgiving Guest List
- I Am Thankful For… sheet
- Thanksgiving Cooking Schedule
- Thanksgiving Menu + Shopping List
They come ready to be printed on letter … Read More...
DIY Skull Soap On A Rope – Halloween Project
Check out these “Skull” Soap On A Ropes. I found them through Dollar Store Crafts made using a skull ice cube tray and melt and pour soap this would be a very easy activity for kids. You could give them … Read More...
Tutorial: No Show Binding
You can give your modern quilts the edge they deserve with a No Show Binding treatment. Susan of Quilt Fabrications did so for her latest quilt, Seed Mix, shown above. Her seeds make me think of the Orange Peel … Read More...
Project: Woodland Animals Fall Card
Nicole Spohr combined cute woodland animal stamps, die cuts and gold foiled cardstock for this adorable fall critters card. Visit her blog for a video tutorial.
-Heather
Looking for more discussions about Card making? Check out our Facebook group for … Read More...
No Sew Fabric Hoop Organization Pocket
Craft rooms can be one of the most difficult places to organize in a home. There are so many small items needed for our crafting hobby, and it can be hard to find a good way to store and organize … Read More...
Buttery Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders
I love sliders, especially while entertaining at big parties. Here is another version besides the burger or meatball versions that you can serve at your next party. Great for the upcoming holiday parties. Shawn at I Wash You Dry shares … Read More...
Cat’s Eye Honeycakes
Instead of the scary eyeball, how about the eye of a cat? These honey cupcakes by Kyle at Clean Fresh Cuisine are cute and a little eerie. A different idea for your Halloween party. Monsters and witches don’t always need … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Design Diva circle skirt apron
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial for sewing this flouncy circle skirt apron. The circle skirt has such a fun swingy shape, and it’s accented by a small ruffle around the hem. Choose a fun fabric – or … Read More...
Beeramisu(Tiramisu with Beer)
I’m not a coffee fan, so tiramisu is not my favorite dessert. Although I do love the many version using other items other than coffee for tiramisu. This one by Lisa from Very EATalian shares how to make it with … Read More...
Talk About Social Skills with Five Little Pumpkins
It’s always fun when you can work the seasons and holidays into learning activities (such as these roundups of fall learning activities, pumpkin learning activities and apple learning activities), and this activity for teaching about emotions with Five … Read More...
UK Knitters: Join the Christmas Sock Appeal
The UK Hand Knitting Association is looking for some knitters who want to hone their sock-knitting skills, or just knit some cute little socks, that will be used as bunting to decorate care homes and other places during the … Read More...
BIG eyes Halloween decoration
You know how I love BIG projects and this one has to be one of the biggest. But it is easy as it is simply 2 beach balls. Pop on over to the blog Nellie Bellie for a great collection … Read More...
DIY Expert Nicole Curtis Launches Maker Grants Program with Bernzomatic
Ever think that your crafting talents could help you win money? If you craft to create something that gives back to the community, you can win up to $15,000 through the Bernzomatic Find Your Fire Community Grants program.
Bernzomatic is … Read More...
Halloween Calm Down Balls For Kids
Check out these easy to make Halloween Calm Down Balls. These balls are perfect for little hands who may get overwhelmed with Halloween time. I know a few adults who might like these for the office desk. Much healthier then … Read More...
Easy Pumpkin Candy Jar
This Candy jar is made from a glass jar and spool. I think the green spool looks a lot like a Bottle top from a sippy bottle. Which I believe would work just as well and of course be recycling. … Read More...
Ready To Go Rainbow DMC Combinations
Crafting with rainbows isn’t was easy as it appears, firstly you need to decide your color Palette. With literally thousands of different thread colors available how do you know which ones work together and which ones don’t? Well you find … Read More...
Handmade Ombre Candle Holder
This is a little bit of a cross over in to our Polymer Clay Blog but it’s a great little tutorial for DIY Candle Holders. These candles can be made in reds and greens for Christmas Tea Light holders. Bag … Read More...