This is a great idea, especially if you enjoy Mexican food. I love my slow cooker and in fact it is in use as I type. Black beans are a great side dish for any Mexican meal or in general. … Read More...
Fancy Spectrum Glass at D&L Art Glass
You may or may not know that Spectrum glass is closing down. Actually, they have closed down…they have limited production on some of their glass but for the most part they are done. This is a sad time for people … Read More...
Tutorial: Gold foil brushstroke pillow
This pillow is made fabulous with brushstrokes of gold foil. I love it! Emma from Make & Fable shows how to do it. She puts the gold foil on a purchased cushion cover, but you could easily sew a pillow … Read More...
Steamed Piggy Buns
How cute are these? I have to warn you that there are dyes used to get the colors for the piggy. If that concerns you then you can at least use the bun recipe without the dyes. I’m sure the … Read More...
Pumpkin Cake Pops
Autumn brings the change in the leaves, and decorating with pumpkins and cornstalks. Here are some cute pumpkin cakes for the autumn celebrations, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Cathy from What Should I Make for shares how to make these cute cake … Read More...
Knit a Super Scarf for Fall and Winter
The biggest trend in knitting and crochet this fall and winter is literally big. The Super Scarf is the brainchild of the Craft Yarn Council, and lots of designers and yarn companies are hopping on the trend, offering patterns for … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a kids Luke Skywalker costume
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make an awesome Luke Skywalker costume. The tunic was created from a basic t-shirt pattern. She shows how to alter the pattern and how to sew it to make it a … Read More...
Homemade Hot Pockets Sandwiches with Turkey
I love hot pockets for their simplicity, but they aren’t the healthiest items. Jessica Gavin has created a healthier version made with a pizza crust and filled with veggies and turkey. You can even make them and freeze them. A … Read More...
Cheese Plate Bento Box
This is an item that would work well for a picnic, hiking, an afternoon snack for work, or travel snacks for the plane or road trip. Tara from Tara’s Multicultural Table does a book review and shares how to create … Read More...
Pumpkins For Your Porch To Last Throughout Fall
Pumpkins are an iconic sign of the Fall season, and while we can get away with decorating our homes with them from September-November, the real thing may not last so long. Thanks to the blog Hazel and Ruby, you can … Read More...
5 Tips to Prep Your Craft Business for the Holiday Season
The Holiday Season is sneaking up, so it is time to get started on prepping your handmade business for craft shows, selling for gifts, etc. Here is a fabulous article by Rebecca George at the Creative Income blog sharing tips … Read More...
Banana Split Bites
I really love this idea for entertaining. These are perfect for a birthday party, slumber party or hanging with the family. You can make it ahead of time and just serve on party day. Abby from Thread and Butter shares … Read More...
DIY Icecream party
It seems that Ice-cream parties are all the fun right now, I mean who can resist a good ice-cream? Add loads of sugar and candy to pop on top and you have every child’s dream. I love the backdrop they … Read More...
Make Sweet Stitched Linen Gift Bags
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...