This picnic blanket folds up into a tote so it’s easy to take with you to the park! Tovah from Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one. The blanket is made from a soft fleece … Read More...
Oven Roasted Fall Veggies and Sausage
I hate doing dishes, so I really enjoy the one pot dishes that I’m finding. One pot dishes also work well for busy week nights. A great way to use those fall vegetables when they start coming in. Of course, … Read More...
Tater Tot Hot Dish
Have you ever had a Tater tot hot dish? A hot dish in general? Apparently, it is a Minnesotan dish. Maybe even a Midwest dish in general. Annie from Frites & Fries shares this hot dish and others on her … Read More...
Free pattern: Adorable monster softies
Sew a cute monster softie for your favorite little monster! Joy from xoxo Grandma shares a free sewing pattern for these adorable monster softies. I’m loving the guy with the crazy hair and horns! You can give each one his … Read More...
Crazy Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Here is a great cake that would be perfect for those last minute guests. This cake is like the wacky cakes they made in the depression era. You can still get a moist cake without eggs, butter or milk, which … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted laptop sleeve
Stephanie from The Tiptoe Fairy shows how you can sew a simple zip top laptop sleeve. It’s a perfect back-to-school gift for teens and college kids! It’s made from pre-quilted fabric for the lining and the outside, so there are … Read More...
DIY Coffee Bean Resin Coasters
Coasters are almost a must for anyone who has a nice piece of wood furniture. Unless you want to refinish that beautiful piece which is a completely different topic for another day. Don’t get stuck with rings on your table. … Read More...
4 ways to make containers with recycled plastic bottles
This looks just like the plastic boxes you can buy. I never thought you could make such a nice looking square box from a round bottle. Pop on over to the blog Paris en Rose for the tutorial on how … Read More...
DIY Foam Pony Wings For Your Shoes
This is a Kids craft BUT I know there are a few adults out there who are going to give this a try. Use glitter foam for a sparkly finish. You can even purchase Glow i the dark foam and … Read More...
Machine Embroidery – Choli Butta Patch
This free Embroidery design is Floral inspired perfect for scarfs or shawls. The design is available for download at Embroideryshristi.com
If you use this design pop back and share your feedback.
If you still want more check out these Machine … Read More...
How To Crochet On Flip Flops
Now you can wear your slippers outside by incorporating a flip flop sole. Why didn’t we think of this years ago? With flip flops being so affordable this is a inexpensive way to literally make your own shoes! How cool … Read More...
Congrats…….
……….3 Stairs! They are the winner of the August Paper Pumpkin kit!
Thanks to all who entered. Please check back each month for another giveaway!
-Heather
Project: Pumpkin Shaped Card
It’s about time to start working on Fall and Halloween projects! I’m in love with pumpkin shaped card designed by Katie Sims! She used a pumpkin shaped die to die cut lots of different patterned papers and stitched them together, … Read More...
Free pattern: Pocket potholders
Pot holders are quick to sew and make great gifts – and also nice kitchen accessories for yourself. Shannon from Very Shannon shares a free pattern for this pocket potholder. It’s a fat quarter friendly project. You can make one … Read More...
Giveaway: 50 Garter Stitch Gifts to Knit
Cindy is the winner!
It’s my birthday today, so it seemed appropriate to offer a book all about gift knitting as the giveaway for this week.
50 Garter Stitch Gifts to Knit
is a compilation book from a large number … Read More...
DIY Shrink Art Jewelry
Do you remember Shrink Art Jewelry? It has seen it’s time in the spotlight before, and we don’t want it to fade away. Not only is it so fun to make, but it’s a great kid-friendly craft as well (with … Read More...
2016 Wedding Hairstyle Trends
Anyone who is planning a wedding knows how much the bride wants to look her best and most beautiful. This post from the blog Coco et La vie en rose has a wonderful list of the most popular hairstyles for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: No-sew braided t-shirt headband
Amy at As The Bunny Hops shows how you can make a braided t-shirt headband, no sewing required. She uses an old t-shirt and dyes the fabric different colors, but you could also use scraps of different colors knit yardage. … Read More...
Watercolor Dip Pen Calligraphy Tutorial
Now that you’ve been dabbling a bit in dip pen calligraphy, learn how to create amazing watercolor titles or journaling, using a dip pen in this tutorial with step-by-step instructions and videos.
It’s a wonderful way to add color and … Read More...
Carving Polymer Clay Pumpkins
Kirsten is best known for her adorable mouse figures. In this Jack O Lantern sculpt tutorial she uses a shape to bake the clay around. The foam ball she uses, in the UK, shrinks a little while baking. The styrofoam … Read More...