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I know I have seen the work of Raquel Rodrigo before, but it’s too pretty not to share whenever you come across it.
Rodrigo makes these huge outdoor floral cross-stitch installations, which she has installed in various locations in Madrid.… Read More...
Cloth napkins dress up a tablesetting, and they also help reduce the amount of trash that you send to the landfill. Aimee Mars shows how you can sew your own cloth napkins so you can have them in any … Read More...
This idea is perfect for leftover Halloween candy, but also to get you into the Halloween mood. A fun treat to make with the kids at a Halloween party or for the family to enjoy while watching Halloween movies. Jen … Read More...
How cute are these mini pumpkin muffins?! These are perfect snacks for the lunchbox or after school. A quick breakfast to pop in your mouth while you are driving to work. These sweet treats from Glitter and Bubbles have cinnamon … Read More...
Loads of Banners online only have” Happy Birthday” or “Just Married” lettering. This free printable gives you ALL the letters of the Alphabet so you can write whatever you want to suit your party theme. They banner is finished off … Read More...
Don’t blow you budget on a hand painted scarf from a high end store, instead DIY your own masterpiece. This design is so simple that a child could literally paint it and it would look amazing. The key to pulling … Read More...
Thinking of going as a Wench for Halloween? How about a crochet wench? Let’s face it some of us are wenches right? Love this pattern, it allows you to express your crochet side! Halloween wench Costume Pattern.
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Need a little bag for a gift or treats? No need to buy one, just grab an envelope and follow Jennifer McGuire’s tutorial to turn an envelope into an adorable little gift bag. I love the cute fall stamps she … Read More...
Trick or treat bags are just as important for Halloween trick or treating as the costume. Where else are you gonna put all the candy you get? You can use any kind of sack, even an old pillowcase, but these … Read More...
This ribbon flower has pretty dimension thanks to the ribbon being folded before it’s gathered. Janine from Sarah Lauren shares a tutorial for making one. Add a button or jewel to the center, and put it on a headband or … Read More...
If you have a small creative space, this might be the solution for you! Using two Expedit or Kallax cubes, plus a table top, you can make this efficient desk with built in storage.
This version shows it as a … Read More...
Paper bags are the perfect recycled material to make trees with and a spooky tree makes a great base for all sorts of mini Halloween decorations. A forest of them could hold all sorts of creepy goodies and creatures. Pop … Read More...
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a super simple gift bag. You won’t believe what she uses to keep the bags closed! So clever! You can make the bags any size you like, though if … Read More...
This tutorial is a whole stack of useful techniques: hollow beads (using polystyrene / shrink plastic balls), pastels for colour and silk screens. Petra Nemravka’s site has a wealth of tutorials, tips, and great supplies available.
Keep track of your place in a book with adorable stamped magnetic book marks. Visit the Pretty Pink Posh blog for directions.
-Heather
A fun treat for kids of all ages. Even better, there is no right or wrong on how these monsters should look. Monsters aren’t perfect, which is great about these treats. Emilie from Finding Zest shares how to make these … Read More...
Counting and number games are a fun way to help kids learn numbers, counting and addition. This Roll It, Write It, Count It mat printable from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls would be a great addition to a math … Read More...
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows a neat t-shirt hack where she uses a woven fabric for the back. The woven fabric won’t stretch like a knit does, so a keyhole back and tie closure will make it easy to … Read More...
Anne is our winner!
This week’s giveaway is brought to you by me cleaning my office. I have a copy (on CD) of Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines, by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne.
The thing about an audio … Read More...
