Skip the plastic wrap! Sew up a set of reusable bowl covers to use instead! The Gracious Wife shows how you can make them. Elastic around the outside helps them fit snug around your bowl or dish. You can wash … Read More...
Middle Eastern Super Salad
Here is a salad that will fill you up. The best part is that you can add whatever you want or have in the fridge to use up. Finn at Port and Fin shares this salad dish. It is healthy … Read More...
How To Make BLT Bruschetta
Love to entertain, but looking for something new to serve? How about these BLT Bruschettas from Jessy at The Life Jolie. This would also work for a quick lunch or snack for the family to enjoy. Surprise the crew on … Read More...
Tutorial: Troubleshooting when your sewing machine won’t behave
There’s nothing more frustrating for a sewist than a sewing machine that won’t behave. You know, skipped stitches, birds’ nests, the like. It always feels like it’s coming out of nowhere. Working perfectly one minute, the next… not. But though … Read More...
Philly-Style Italian Roast Pork
I’ll take a roast pork sandwich over a steak or chicken any day. I just prefer the flavors of pork over the others. Now I’ve learned there is something other than the Philly Cheesesteak. There is a roast pork sandwich … Read More...
4 Things I Wish I Had Done In My First Year Of Business
Learning from your mistakes is all part of the business but what if you could speed the process up a little and learn from someone else? This article shares Danielle’s top 4 things she would have done differently before starting … Read More...
Pumpkin Pie Spice
I’m notorious of not having all the ingredients I need when I cook or bake. Luckily, I can replace or sometimes create those ingredients with others. I don’t bake a lot of pumpkin pies or pumpkin items, so I may … Read More...
Project: Halloween Spinner Card
I’ve seen loads of fun spinner card ideas lately but this one is really fantastic in the way it uses the stamped image, stamped twice with the spinner going around over top. What a clever card layout! Find out more … Read More...
Free chart: Quaker cat
Remy of Embroiderbee shares a chart that would make ideal Halloween stitchery. She says,
… Read More...Here is a freebie which started as an Ackworth Motif from Needleprint’s Infinity Charts. I used DMC 315, 742, and 604, but any three colors
Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins
Here is another breakfast option for those busy weekdays. This muffin has your oatmeal, but with some savory items instead of sweet. A breakfast that will definitely fill your belly till lunchtime. You could also enjoy this muffin during the … Read More...
Quilts can be a hard finish
Anne brings up a good subject on her latest post over at Play Crafts. How do you push through and finish a quilt when the motivation is gone? She has learned to ask herself why there is a block. … Read More...
Project: Halloween Bat and Moon Card
Find out how to use masking, direct to paper inking and stamping techniques for a cool moonscape Halloween card. Isn’t that bat stamp adorable? Directions are over on the Gerda Steiner stamp blog.
-Heather
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Video tutorial: Oversized hot pads for casserole dishes
These oversized hot pads are perfect for casserole dishes! They’d come in handy this holiday season and would also make great gifts to give. Danielle from DIY Danielle shares a video tutorial showing how you can make them. You could … Read More...
Brie, Apple, and Bacon Quesadillas
Besides using apples for pies, applesauce, and other baked goods, you can use them for this sandwich. This would be great for a light lunch with the girls or to enjoy while watching the game. Manda from The Merrythought shares … Read More...
Clever Activity Teaches Kids about Refraction
This is a super simple activity that you can do anywhere you have a glass of water and some paper and a pen. Go Science Girls has a full rundown of different options and ideas for playing with refraction, … Read More...
Taco Casserole for One
Except for the animals, I tend to be home alone for dinner. Dinners for one or two are perfect for me or even for those that no longer have the kids at home. Joanie from Zagleft shares how she downsized … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew down sequin trim
Sequin trim is an easy way to add sparkle and shine to a sewing project! Mostly I see people gluing it down, but you can also sew it down if you prefer. Coats & Clark shows how on their blog, … Read More...
“Up” Inspired Anniversary Cake
I love the movie “UP”, but I always cry at the beginning. I really love this anniversary cake idea, but it would also make a great idea for shower, wedding cake or just a cake to watch the movie. Meaghan … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Overnight Oats
Pumpkin lovers this overnight oats are for you. Especially, if you enjoy the Starbucks pumpkin latte
. Amy from Amy’s Healthy Baking shares how to create these overnight oats with a protein boost that will help you through the day. … Read More...
DIY Cake Sprinkle Shoes
This is such a cool project. If you are lucky enough you can pick up blank canvas shoes in summer sales. I always make sure I buy a few pairs in different sizes as there is always a fun Kids … Read More...