Sew4Home shows how you can make these easy cord wraps form your fabric scraps. They’ve got a free pattern to download to make them in two sizes so you can organize your standard household cords and your smaller gadget cords.… Read More...
Easy DIY Tailgate Party Food
Are you ready for some football? I’m so excited for the football season to get here. The preseason games have started for professional and schools. Here is an easy way to ease into the tailgating season. Mahy at Two Purple … Read More...
Apple Pie Cake
Fall is coming and that means apple picking. There are some apples that can be picked now. This cake by Olivia Bogacki at Liv for Cake has been turning different desserts into cakes. She shares this cake and pie combo … Read More...
Dog Treats – Birthday Cupcake Dog Popsicles with Tuna Frosting
Yesterday was National Dog Day! I missed it, and I blame my new puppy for it. They aren’t kidding about being prepared for a new baby by getting a puppy. Lack of sleep has made me quite forgetful. Okay, back … Read More...
Cheddar Soft Pretzel Buns
Pretzel buns are popular in stores and restaurants. It is an advanced bun for your sandwiches and hamburgers. These are perfect for snacking while watching sports, doing homework, or snacking on after school. Leah Nagel at Truffles and Trends shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Chair pocket homework station
Create a homework station at your dining room table with a simple chair pocket. It slips over the back of your dining room chair and has a large pocket on the back to hold the books and paper your child … Read More...
Banana Honey Bunches Cereal Breakfast Popsicle
Here is another breakfast popsicle to help with those rush mornings when school gets started. This works for both hot and rush mornings. Cheyanne from No Spoon Necessary shares how to use your breakfast items to make a popsicle. This … Read More...
Country Breakfast Bowl
I’m not big on breakfast, but there are times I do enjoy some for brunch or dinner. As we say goodbye to the summer months, a warm hot breakfast is what the body needs to get through the day. Jenna … Read More...
Sticker Subscription Crazy Cray Crayness
Now just because I am posting about Pipsticks, Inc. Sticker Subscription program on the Kids Craft blog doesn’t mean it’s just for kids. I mean they actually have a Grownup pack too. I know, I know it’s totally cool. I … Read More...
Hand Embroidered Pencil Case
My daughter is not a girly girl so I don’t think she would be in to this purse but I can tell you I LOVE it. With all this Adult Coloring in going on I really need somewhere pretty to … Read More...
Giveaway – Jewelry By Schneblies
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...