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...
Project: Stamped Tile Coasters
Dress up a room and protect your table at the same time with some elegant stamped tumbled tile drink coaster. Use stamp designs and colors that match your personal decor. Stamp TV has a video tutorial, click here to watch.… Read More...
Round-up: 6 ways to fix a broken zipper
Crafting a Green World has a very handy round-up of 6 ways you can fix a broken zipper
. They’re all videos so you can watch to see how it’s done. The round-up includes: how to fix a zipper that … Read More...
One Pan Creamy Lemon Chicken Tortellini
With school in session for some and about to be in session for the rest of us, those busy school nights call for easy and quick dinners. Lauren Allen from Tastes Better from Scratch shares her one pot meal for … Read More...
Giveaway- Happy Quilts! 10 Fun, Kid-Themed Quilts and Coordinating Soft Toys
Giveaway-Happy Quilts! 10 Fun, Kid-Themed Quilts and Coordinating Soft Toys
Leave a comment in today’s post by August 25, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun sewing project book.
Open to U. S. residents only please.… Read More...
Free pattern: Babydoll dolman dress in girls’ sizes
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for this babydoll dolman dress. The simple knit dress is perfect for back-to-school! It has an empire waist and can be worn over leggings. Her free pattern fits girls’ sizes 2T … Read More...