Celebrate the Olympics with these adorable mini candy bags made with just cardstock, twine and a punch or die cut. The Sweet Pea Stamps blog has scoring and folding directions for these easy little treats. Click here to check them … Read More...
Free pattern: Weighted headache eye pillow
Headaches are no fun! Vanessa from Tried & True created a weighted eye pillow to help relieve the pain of a headache, and she shares the free pattern for you on her blog! You can put it in the freezer … Read More...
Feature Friday: Handmade Shoppe
Today’s Feature Friday post is the Etsy Shop: Handmade Shoppe.
Shop owner says about herself: I like to think that I make something for everyone. I love color. And I love Swarovski crystal. My love for jewelry-making began as a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew oilcloth bow bracelets
Wear a bow around your wrist! Pysselbolaget shows how you can make these pretty bow bracelets out of oilcloth, with no sewing required! The tutorial is written in Swedish, but there are plenty of photos showing what to do. They’re … Read More...
How To | Basic Photo Organization
Get some tips and tricks for organizing your digital photos in this series over at Humble in a Heartbeat.
The first step is to get everything organized by date on your hard drive. CharleeAnne shows you how to figure out … Read More...
Project: Mini Notebooks
These adorable mini notebooks are so versatile. Perfect for carrying your bag for jotting down notes or making lists or as a tiny planner when you don’t want to carry your large planner with you. You can make these yourself … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered memo board
A fabric covered memo board is an easy way to add color and personality to any room, but especially kids’ and tween’s rooms. Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make one. You can make one in any size … Read More...
Learning in Nature with Kids
There are many times in the year when you just don’t want to take your kids outside, whether as a parent or a teacher. It’s too hot or cold or rainy or whatever and you’d rather not bother, right?
It’s … Read More...
Winner-The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter book
Congrats go out to Gaye H. of Hamilton OH as she is the winner of The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter.
Looking for more Harry Potter party ideas check these DIY ideas out. Check out … Read More...
Kickstarter Aims to Produce Children’s Book about Knit Bear
A reader sent me a post about a children’s book she has written involving Huggable Henry, a little knit bear who helps people who are upset by giving them hugs.
Debbie Trainor, of Knit n Sew Studio, has produced … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls’ fall cardigan
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun for making a fall cardigan for girls. The short sleeved cardigan layers nicely over a t-shirt and is perfect for a cooler fall day, or perhaps a very air … Read More...
Man in Hospice Has Made More than 8,000 Hats for the Homeless
There was a lot of great knitting-related news happening while I was too busy to share it, but just in case you didn’t see the story of Morrie Boogaart before, I wanted to make sure you did.
Boogaart is 91 … Read More...
London Fog Milkshake
Enjoy your tea in milkshake form. What a wonderful treat for yourself during the hot summer month. Earl Grey tea with vanilla ice cream, yes please! Chelsea from Port and Fin shares how to create this refreshing drink for the … Read More...
Smashed Avocado, Black Bean, and Corn Tostadas
For meatless Mondays or just when you don’t want any meat in your diet, these tostadas will be a great choice for you. Molly at Spices in My DNA shares this fresh recipe with chipotle crema. Change out the taco … Read More...
Tutorial: Marbled pencil pouch
Faux leather paper makes a pretty pencil pouch, especially if you marble the paper first. Wesens-Art shares a tutorial showing an easy method to marble the paper and then how to sew it into a lovely little pencil pouch! if … Read More...
Pumpkin Cornbread Mug Cake
As much as I hate the idea of summer ending, I am looking forward to the wonderful comfort foods in the fall. This is a great recipe to enjoy the flavors of pumpkin all year round. Rebecca at Strength & … Read More...
How to make faux head in a jar spooky Halloween decoration
Eeeeeewwww! This is truly creepy-tastic! But I still want to make it-but maybe with more of a vintage look or a skull. Pop on over to Instructables for the full step by step tutorial on how to make a creepy … Read More...
4 Pie-Inspired Summer Treats
Summer is coming to an end soon, but there are still some days in the fall where the weather can be really hot. These pie inspired treats will keep you cool the rest of the summer and into the warm … Read More...
Making Your Cubicle Beautiful
Having that small office space can be a bit boring. Why not dress it up a bit to your own personal style and make going to work a little more fun? This post has 54 ideas for ways you can … Read More...
Blueberry Jam without Pectin
Blueberry jam with only 4 ingredients and no pectin. This can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries. Danielle Fahrenkrug at Delightful Mom Food shares how she makes this easy jam that can be jarred and refrigerated up to 3 … Read More...