Faux calligraphy is another way that you can get beautiful lettering in your scrapbooks. All you need is a pencil and your favourite pen.
The base of faux calligraphy is your natural handwriting, so you may want to practice writing … Read More...
Knit (or Crochet) a Pokeball
Are people still playing Pokemon Go? I never downloaded it, but I know I read the peak of downloads came on the day it was released, and the most users ever was a week after that, so I’m not sure … Read More...
Stitching Comments from Stories a Side Hobby for Reporter
The Venn diagram for reporters/writers/bloggers who are also into needlepoint is probably pretty small, but I love this idea for turning choice comments from stories posted on the Internet into embroidery.
Claire Cardona is a breaking news reporter at the … Read More...
Polymer Clay Koi Fish
A little dish of koi, topped in water / resin, is a great polymer clay presentation. Or, turn your adorable miniature koi into a charm or pendant. PolymerPrincess has a channel full of other clay goodies to check out.
Free pattern: Sweet Child’s Dress
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern at Make It and Love It for her Sweet Child’s Dress. There are so many ways to customize the design! Fabric choice is probably the most obvious way. And, you can … Read More...
Free pattern: Vinyl wet bag in 2 sizes
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for making a vinyl 
wet bag. Her free pattern includes 2 sizes – a larger bag to bring wet items home from the pool without getting everything around them wet as … Read More...
Dress up a lamp for Halloween with a bunch of bats
I generally don’t think of placing decorative elements on the inside of a lampshade only on the outside. In this case the effect is perfect for Halloween. Fly on over to the Glue Dots blog for the easy tutorial on … Read More...
Thai Firecracker Shrimp
As the Olympics wind down, we are getting ready to get into football season. Which means the need for appetizers to enjoy while watching the game. This one can also be fancy enough to serve at a fall wedding or … Read More...
Mini Spaghetti and Meatball Appetizer
photo credit: All That’s Jas
What a fun way to serve the classic dish as an appetizer or even for dinner. I think this would work well for toddlers. Just thinking back to my girl’s toddler days and the spaghetti … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy A-frame play tent
This A-frame play tent is the perfect spot for kids to curl up with a book! Or maybe it’ll be part of a grand pretend adventure! Liz from Pretty Life Girls shows how you can make one! The sewing is … Read More...
Chocolate Covered Funfetti Donut Hole Cake Pops
Here is a different take on cake pops for your next event. These would work well for birthdays, showers, and even for DIY wedding desserts or favors. Emily at Bespoke-Bride shares how to create this cute dessert. Maybe even make … Read More...
After School Snack Ideas
I can remember being famished when I got home from school. It was a long day and sometimes I didn’t enjoy what was served for lunch. My girl is the same way especially after team practice. Heather from Passion for … Read More...
Foral Rice Krispie Cake
For all the rice krispie treat lovers, did you ever think to make those treats into an actual cake? Caitlin at The Merrythought created this beautiful cake for her own birthday. It is topped with a fresh flower from their … Read More...
$15 of Soy Wax Makes 21 DIY Candles
If you’re a candle enthusiast, you may have wondered at some point whether it’s worth making your own candles instead of buying them. Well, wonder no more! As it turns out, making your own candles can be incredibly cost-effective, as … Read More...
Tutorial: Snappy Composition Book Cover
Take advantage of back-to-school sales to score some inexpensive composition books, and then sew up some pretty fabric covers for them! I’ve got a free pattern and tutorial over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie. The covers have a flap … Read More...
Freebie: Hamilton Paper Dolls
Didn’t make it to Broadway to see hit show,Hamilton
n? That’s okay, you can still act out the musical yourself with some fantastic Hamilton Paper Dolls. The Fandemonium blog has three sets of paper dolls with clothes and accessories … Read More...
The Beginner’s Guide to Brush Lettering
Get started with brush lettering using this beginner’s guide over at Destination DIY. Along with written and video tutorials, you’ll also find free printable practice sheets for improving your lettering.
If traditional calligraphy isn’t for you, give brush lettering a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew your own fabric napkins
We use fabric napkins almost exclusively at our house. It saves a lot of paper goods going into the trash. The fabric napkins also happen to feel so much nicer against your skin. Sure, you can buy fabric napkins, but … Read More...
Make a Clam Shell Sashiko Quilt
Sandra Deer of Atilio made this whole cloth quilt as a welcome gift to her newborn baby. The Sashiko stitching, a Japanese embroidery technique, is the defining element. I especially love the organic feel the clam shell pattern brings to … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby lovey with a pacifier loop
Here’s a sweet present you can make for a new baby! Holli from Hello Holli shares a tutorial at Petit a Petit & Family showing how to make a soft lovey for baby. It’s made from a soft Minky fur … Read More...