Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make an apron skirt. It ties in a pretty bow at the back like an apron, but it’s not open at the back. It’s gathered on to a sash at the … Read More...
Started Sweater Knitting Yet? Check out These Great Options
After mentioning yesterday that I’m really not thinking about knitting for fall and winter yet, I thought I would share some sweater patterns for those of you who are already pointing your needles in that direction.
First off, check out … Read More...
Mini Skillet Brownies with Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This recipe is gluten-free and paleo. What a great treat to share with the family. You’ll need an ice cream maker for the ice cream. Or you can buy your ice cream. How cute are these mini skillets!? Lisa Bryan … Read More...
Tutorial: Waterproof picnic blanket to keep your pants dry
It’s happened to all of us at least once. Sitting down for a picnic and finding the ground is not as dry as you thought it was! And then you’re walking around with a big ol’ wet spot on the … Read More...
Cheesy Bowtie Pasta and Sausage Bake
Here is a great meal for first time cooks to make. It is also good for those on a budget. This one interests me for potlucks and team dinners. Let Marisa from The PennyWiseMama show you how easy it is … Read More...
Caramel Apple Baked Donut
You can enjoy this dessert for breakfast. Caramel apples remind me of fairs, fall and Halloween. I enjoy the sweet and sour flavors of the caramel and apple. The best thing about these donuts are that they are baked. Kristie … Read More...
Stitch a Sweet Case for Your Sunglasses
I don’t know how it is where you live, but summer is not anywhere near over around here. (And if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, you’re still looking forward to it coming!) And even if it were, the sun still … Read More...
Harry Potter Butterbeer Pancakes
Harry Potter fans, now you can enjoy your favorite butterbeer for breakfast. Surprise the kids this Labor Day weekend with these pancakes. Rebecca Hubbell from Sugar & Soul did all the hard work to create these butterscotch flavored pancakes. A … Read More...
Easy Father’s Day Wine Bottle Bag
These wine bottle covers are the perfect way to finish off a quick bottle of wine purchase. The tutorial is easy to follow and you could make a new sew version of these using craft glue or hot glue. Pop … Read More...
DIY Starbucks Frappuccino Candle
This DIY consists of two parts: cutting the glass bottle and making the actual candle. Both tutorials can be found here Via Germmagazine.com . You could also use a Starbucks coffee mug or bottle cutter which makes cutting the bottle … Read More...
Embroidery For Kids
Sometimes you have to do things a little differently when it comes to kids. This shows you how to allow them the freedom of design and creativity whilst learning new Embroidery skills. Embroidery With Kids.
Project: Tissue Box Card
Know someone who is sick? Cheer them up with this clever tissue box card, it folds flat for mailing but opens up to look like a box. So cute! You’ll find cutting, scoring and folding directions over on the Sweet … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing fearless set-in sleeves
Don’t fear the set-in sleeve! Kennis at Itch To Stitch shares a tutorial of her fearless set-in sleeve method. She also gives informative background about set-in sleeves in general, which is a good read in and of itself. She tells … Read More...
34 Gorgeous Photos That Will Make You Want a Fall Wedding
Planning a wedding? The Fall season is the perfect time to have a beautiful outdoor ceremony. With the gorgeous changing colors, the cooler temperatures, and the endless options of great ways to decorate, it could be just what you are … Read More...
Tutorial: Houndstooth pumpkin fall wreath
Make a welcoming wreath for your front door with houndstooth fabric pumpkins! Jen from Tatertots and Jello shares a tutorial showing how. The wood stems and houndstooth fabrics give a warm, rustic feel to the wreath which is perfect for … Read More...
Turn Coloring Pages into Carved Wood Stamps
I just love these wood printing blocks/stamps that Mark Montano designed. Mark used adult coloring pages as design inspiration before carving them into scrap wood with a dremel tool.
It looks super easy and I really want to try it. … Read More...
DIY Watercolor Thank You Cards
Have some special people you need to thank for summer memories or something else? try making this quick DIY watercolor thank you cards. They only take 10 minutes!
Zakkiya shares her best trips, tricks and techniques for making this DIY … Read More...
Decorator Trays by SMASH
I will forgive you for thinking this is another Smash review for lunch boxes and water bottles but it’s so much more exciting than just that. Smash have released a new Smash Decorator Trays range and I love it! Not … Read More...
Clay Thumb Tacks
The tutorial for this clever (and punny) take on thumbtacks uses a molding agent and plaster of paris but it occurs to me this would work just fine with a molding agent like Amazing Mold Putty and some form of … Read More...
How to make recycled bottle candy corn Halloween lights
Candy corns are one of my absolute favorite Halloween themes. I had so much fun making my airbrushed solar lights I thought I’d try making candy corn shaped lights for this Halloween.
So off to the dollar store to see … Read More...