Finished jewelry always has a starting point. It might be a maker’s love for a particular material, or a creative vision that just won’t leave her imagination.
For Susie Sheftel, it was hoppy toads. After a trip to Mexico – … Read More...
DIY Camping Party
I grew up camping and had thought I would expose my children to the same fun life. We have taken the kids camping on several occasions and every time I think that it will be the last. Then obviously time … Read More...
DIY Crochet Toddler Boat Shoes
Use an old pair of flip flops to create these toddler sized Boat shoes. They look adorable! You can grab the full tutorial as well as amazing photos to guide you along.
Project: Flip Flop Coasters
Add some summer fun to your next pool party. Adhere beachy patterned paper, ribbon and some stamped shrinky dink charms to a coaster for this super fun flip flop coasters project. Find complete directions over on The Cat’s Pajamas stamps … Read More...
Tutorial: Crafty Book & Binder Cover
Who remembers covering your school books with kraft paper? You could fold a square of paper just right and it would fit snug around your book – without even using a piece of tape! Monica from It’s Just Sewing takes … Read More...
Getting Started with Modern Calligraphy
Want to get started with modern calligraphy? This guide details setting up your pen, using ink, and practicing the basic strokes for beautiful calligraphy.
The guide includes tip for
- preparing your equipment
- holding the pen
- basic upstrokes, downstrokes and curves.
Tutorial: Oilcloth lined garden tote
Sue Bleiweiss shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can make this awesome oilcloth lined garden tote. The bag has a flat bottom and plenty of space to carry garden tools or garden produce. It’s super … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids adventure bag that can be worn 3 ways
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a kids’ adventure bag. It’s a small bag on a long strap and can be worn three ways – cross body, around the waist fanny pack style, or wrapped around … Read More...
Fruit Pizza with Gingersnap Crust
While there are still fresh fruits for the summer, how about making this fruit pizza with gingersnap crust for Labor day or any other celebration. This fruit pizza is gluten-free and healthier than other fruit pizzas. Michelle at Vitamin Sunshine … Read More...
Easy Chicken and Vegetables Pasty
I’m always on the lookout for easy meals that don’t take a lot of time to make or cook. Especially when school begins. This recipe is perfect to make with your kids or even for your older kids to get … Read More...
How To Make Soft Garlic Bread
These bread sticks remind me of the kind you get at the Italian restaurant. I could eat those bread sticks and salad all night. We don’t eat a lot of bread, but I think I’ll make these sometime with our … Read More...
How to make a toy airport
Now this is fun thing to make for the kiddos who like to play airport. I think it’s a great to show kids that they can make things they want to use in their playtime. Fly on over to the … Read More...
Goldfish Crackers Snack Mix
Time flies when the kids go back to school. I can’t believe I only have two more years, before my girl goes to college. Any moment we spend together is precious to me. If your kids are little, spend time … Read More...
Gooey S’mores Pull Apart Bread
It’s hard to believe that school starts next week. Here is a snack that you can enjoy yourself while the kids are at school or to enjoy with your kids after school. A yummy way to discuss how their day … Read More...
Herbal Harvest Wreath
This is the season of harvest and you know exactly what I mean when I use the word foliage. There are so many different ways to use your Fall foliage, or even that left over from the end of Summer. … Read More...
Banana Chocolate Muffin Bites
Here is another way to use up those ripe bananas. These muffin bites are great for breakfast or snacks for lunch or after school. They are dairy-free and you can use whatever nut butter you like. These are made with … Read More...
Pom Pom Floor Rug
I remember when I was a child I loved making Pom Pom’s. The only problem was I had no actual use for all the pom poms I was making. Here is a fun tutorial of how to turn Pom poms … Read More...
Embroidered Desk Accessories
… Read More...School is in full swing and that means homework assignments are right around the corner. Why not encourage the kids to stitch up their own customized metal mesh desk caddy. Not just for kids, everyone needs somewhere to corral their
Free Crochet Pattern Boho Bag
Granny squares are on trend right now, and this little purse is perfect for the transition from summer to fall. Made with worsted weight yarn, a braided handle and clasps to join, it looks polished and playful. A free … Read More...
Making a Mint on Knit Taxidermy
There are a lot of interesting ways people have found to turn knitting into a business, but one of the most bizarre may be the story of Louise Walker, a 25-year-old British knitter who expects to make £80,000 this year … Read More...