A crochet pattern for making trendy baskets, they are very decorative and great to store magazines, yarn, toys, etc. they are also make a great present. I believe it would be a great addition to your pattern stash as many … Read More...
Help Kids Tell a Story with an Experience Book
My daughter loves making books and telling stories, though she usually doesn’t get more than a couple of pages done before she moves on to the next project.
I love the idea of collaborating on a book where I take … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Pumpkin Digital Stamp
Download a black and white version of this cute Jack o’ Lantern pumpkin digital stamp for free over on the Dearie Dolls blog.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download … Read More...
Breakfast Stir Fry
Try something new for breakfast that will fill you up till lunch. Some of you will think this is a crazy idea and far from your usual pancakes or bacon and eggs. Not so unusual in other countries. Michelle Keith … Read More...
Free pattern: Mermaid tail dress-up skirt
What little girl wouldn’t love a mermaid dress-up skirt? Especially one that’s sparkly just like a real mermaid! Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making one. The long straight skirt has a mermaid fin at the … Read More...
20 Free Fonts For Scrapbooking
If you enjoy using free fonts for your scrapbook titles and journaling, here are twenty more to ad to your arsenal. They are all available for free at DaFont. You’ll find the direct links over at Mackenzie Kendall to each … Read More...
Tutorial: Sling style hanging book holder
This sling style hanging book holder turns an empty wall into a reading nook! Emily from Table & Hearth shares a tutorial showing how. Hers is a no-sew project made with felt and fabric glue, but you could easily make … Read More...
Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken
The slow cooker is my saving grace in the kitchen. It allows me to make meals during the hot summer month and guarantees a home cooked meal on those busy work week during the school year. Here is a recipe … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: August Dress for girls
Get the free pattern to make this pretty play dress for little girls! It’s called the August Dress and it’s a free pattern from Jess from Happy Together . The cross over bodice is extra cute when made from different … Read More...
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl (Freezer Friendly)
I’m guilty of buying those pre-made frozen dinners and boxed meals. Of course, it started with the ramen noodles in college. They make life easy on those busy work nights when you forget to go shopping. Just open the freezer … Read More...
Funfetti Whoopie Pies
Using a cake mix to make cookies, makes it easier and faster. These are really like sandwich cookies and not whoopie pies, but no one will complain when they eat them. Of course adding sprinkles makes everything better. Amber and … Read More...
How to Make the Ultimate Cheese Plate
When I grew up the cheese plates consisted of cheese and crackers only. Now cheese plates have more than cheese and crackers and are growing in many restaurants as appetizers or meals. To me it is always my favorite part … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a beautiful jeweled belt for a party dress
A jeweled belt adds sparkle to a party dress! Rachel Le Grand shares a tutorial at Oliver + S showing how to make a beautiful jeweled belt. Keep the design of the dress pretty simple to make your jeweled belt … Read More...
Halloween Cakes and Clay
The studio helper is making little cakes today so we went looking for inspiration and eye candy. YouTube has a plethora of videos on how to make little miniature foods from Fimo polymer clay and EverythingFimo is a channel full … Read More...
DIY Scary Cross Stitch Halloween Man
This guy is actually a little too scary for me. I don’t think my Children would like it either. But I know we all have different fright levels so I am going to share it.
DIY – Donut Paper Clips
Make these adorable polymer clay donut and cookie paper clips for friends and loved ones. These are perfect for teacher gifts and little gifts for friends.
How Knitting Helps with Digital Overload
I found this article on Slate really interesting, about how the author has used knitting as a way to slow down, to calm her temptation to digitally multitask and to regain some of her joy of reading, albeit through Audiobooks … Read More...
Free pattern: Handy Purse Organizer
This Handy Purse Organizer fits inside your purse and has all the pockets you need to keep your belongings organized. Caroline at Sew Can She shares a free sewing pattern so you can make one! There are rows of pockets … Read More...
Projects: 8 Light Up Card Ideas
My Favorite Things stamps had 4 days full of ideas, tips, tricks and inspirations using Chibitronics products to make 8 different light up cards. You’ll find cards with Jack o’ Lanterns, birthday candles, holiday lights and more. Click here for … Read More...
Tutorial: Farmhouse style pillows
Randi from A Fresh-Squeezed Life shares a tutorial for making these beautiful farmhouse style pillows. The pillows are made in two parts – an envelope style pillow cover for the inside, and an tie-on pillow cover for the outside. Choose … Read More...