Got an old book laying around? Turn it into a work of art with this amazing altered book idea from Shelly Hickox. She cut a niche into the book and filled it with a spooky Halloween scene. This is the … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and felt key fob
Here’s a simple little project you can make from your leather and felt scraps. Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how you can use those scraps to make a key fob! The felt and the leather and the simple lines … Read More...
Free pattern: Play castle card table cover
Turn a basic card table into a kid’s play castle! Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making the castle table cover. It fits perfectly over a card table and turns the space underneath into a wonderful play … Read More...
How To Build A Custom Craft Desk
Here’s another great option for building a custom craft desk, if you have an empty corner in your home.The great thing about this style, is that you can make it the perfect size that fits your space, since the dimensions … Read More...
Event: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza {PNQE}
Quilty friends, if you live in Philly, don’t miss this quilt show, opening September 15 and running through this weekend. I’d go just to see “On This Winter Day”, a quilt made by Nancy J. Prince and Linda French. … Read More...
Tutorial: 1-hour fitted tablecloth
Julie from Happy Strong Home shows how you can sew a fitted tablecloth for a square or rectangular table – in just 1 hour! The boxed corners fit around the edge of your table so the tablecloth is less prone … Read More...
Tutorial: Clip on purse handles
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a genius idea for making purses. She shows how you can make clip on purse handles! The clips are super easy to attach, so no complicated installation like you might have with other types … Read More...
Surprise recycled craft
Are you the type that like surprises or do you want to see and know everything up front? Well, today’s post is for the surprise lovers. I bet you will never guess what this object is made from and maybe … Read More...
Winner- The Curiosity Shoppe Coloring Book
Congrats go out to Stephanie G. of Dover AR as she is the winner of The Curiosity Shoppe Coloring Book: A Magical and Mad Exploration of a Most Amusing and Unexpected Assemblage of Novelties and Oddities.
Coloring in sheets … Read More...
Crispy Fried Jalapeno Slices
Here is a new appetizer with a little spice for the next party, game or family night. Amanda from Amanda’s Cookin’ shares how to deep fry jalapeno slices. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce. These would make a great … Read More...
Fall Learning Activities with Leaves and More
I know it’s not technically fall yet but I’m so ready, and there are a lot of great ideas for learning with fall items like leaves and acorns that you should have in mind when the time comes. Here are … Read More...
Edible Treat Boxes – Witch Hats
I usually try not to do Halloween items till the end of September, but the months are flying by. This cute treat would be a hit at a Halloween party. They would even be cute takeaway treats. Robin Gagnon from … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Kimono sleeve maxi dress
Bonnie from Whisk ‘ Em shares a tutorial for sewing a kimono sleeve maxi dress. The loose, long dress is perfect for lazy mornings but it can also be dressed up with accessories to wear out and about. She’ll be … Read More...
The Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? It used to be the only mac and cheese that my girl would eat came out of the blue box. We are trying to remove processed foods out of our house and the blue … Read More...
Small Batch Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies
When you don’t want a lot of cookies around, this small batch recipe is perfect for you. I’m not a pumpkin fan, but the rest of my family is. This will cure their pumpkin craving and not a lot of … Read More...
Hanging Succulent Garden Made from Pistachio Shells
Succulents are a pretty big thing in the gardening world, mostly because they take little effort to care for. This idea from the blog Addicted 2 Decorating has a great alternative to using those plants, yet still get the same … Read More...
Review: You Can Knit That
I love knitwear designer Amy Herzog’s style. Her garments have a classic, streamlined design with details that make even the most basic patterns pretty and wearable.
But I have wondered if her previous books, Knit to Flatter 
and Knit Wear … Read More...
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Cinnamon rolls muffins. You can have the taste of a cinnamon roll in a muffin form. This will take less time than an actual cinnamon roll. Eva from Eva Bakes shares how to make this recipe that was found at … Read More...
Easy Chalkboard Photo Display
Upcycle an ugly old picture into a chalkboard photo display. This is no ordinary display as the photos are stuck down with velcro sticky dots. So they can be moved around and easily changed. Plus you can write your own … Read More...
How To Make Beeswax Candles
I love bees wax candles, In fact I have fond memories of dad bringing home a slab of Bees wax sheeting. We had so many candles it was crazy. Then one time he brought home the colored sheets. Was so … Read More...