I hate headlines like “15 Times Cross Stitch was Amazingly Cool,” because they play into the stereotype that cross stitch — or any craft for that matter — isn’t cool all the time, in fact, isn’t cool until some site … Read More...
Butterbeer Cookies
photo credit: Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
Having a Harry Potter themed party? These cookies will have to be present on the dessert table. I’ll have to try and watch the Harry Potter films again. I’m not a fan, but … Read More...
Olive Oil And Lemon Oil Lamp
If you’re looking for a unique and natural way to light up your home, try making your own olive oil and lemon oil lamp. Not only does it provide a soft and warm glow, but the aroma is simply delightful. … Read More...
DIY Needle Book Project
This simple little Needlebook project is perfect for keeping needles safe and easy to find. The tutorial is easy to follow with lot’s of pictures to guide you along.
Cross Stitch Pencil Tin
What a great idea! For this tutorial you can actually use any of your own designs or patterns. It really is the concept that make it the perfect inspirational DIY project. I have a magazine rack in the same mesh, … Read More...
DIY Lavender Butter
I have recently started loving Lavender again. I am not sure why but Lavender and I had a distant relationship there for a whilst where I really couldn’t stand the smell.
DIY Fourth Of July Party Decorations
Love these drink buckets, labelled with big font. I would use a darker blue but other than that what a fun idea. If you are lucky your local dollar store may have them in the right blue or red. Add … Read More...
Free Pattern – Childs Cardigan
This 3/4 sleeve little cardigan is very cute. The stitch gives it an oversized polka dot look. I love this color combination but you could go ahead and try something different. Free Crochet Cardigan Pattern.
Such a fun textured design!… Read More...
Duplicate Stitch: A Clever Solution for Kilt Hose
This is not exactly a knitting tutorial, but it may come in handy for knitters who make kilt hose or other tartan or argyle designs.
Nina at Nina Makes recently bought some kilt hose for her daughter, who has taken … Read More...
Are Adult Dot-to-Dot Books the New Coloring Book?
Adult coloring books are still huge right now, you see them everywhere, right? But I have noticed something else popping up amongst the coloring books as well- Adult Dot to Dot books!
Have you noticed any yet? I think you … Read More...
DIY Nautical Burlap Wreath for the Summer
This is a tutorial for a square shaped burlap wreath by Navy Wifey Peters at the USS Crafty blog.
I have been getting a bit tired of burlap, however I love this project! I think the anchor burlap is so … Read More...
Technique: Wet on Wet Watercoloring
Adding water to your water color paper before laying down your water colors makes for an easy to blend, movable color. It give a soft natural look to your stamped images. Learn more about this wet on wet technique from … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretchy car seat cover
Kate from See Kate Sew created this stretchy cover for her baby’s car seat. It’s made from a knit fabric so it stretches to fit snugly around the car seat. It’s open at the top so you can peek in … Read More...
12 Summer Scrapbook Ideas
Ready to scrapbook summer? SuzyQScraps shares 12 fantastic ideas including this list of summer page titles.
Head over to the link below to find more ideas including color schemes, how to use patterns, and summer photo ideas.
Source: Simple Scrapbook … Read More...
Project: Ink Cube Card Background
Do you have lots of those small little ink pad cubes? I have a whole Tupperware container full myself 🙂 They are a great way to have many ink colors without the cost or storage of larger pads. Plus you … Read More...
Free pattern: Picnic Tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for her Picnic Tote. It certainly is roomy enough to carry a picnic lunch, but it would also make a great pool tote, or library tote, or every day tote. I’m … Read More...
Ramen Pork Chow Mein
Like many, I lived on ramen noodles in college and out on my own for the first time. I never thought to use the noodles for other meals, like this pork chow mein. If you don’t … Read More...
Business Card Holder from Clay
Here’s a useful clay craft – make a business card holder to suit your own decor. This project uses white, oven bake clay that is painted with acrylics after but you could use any variety of coloured oven bake clays … Read More...
Sara Lee® Peanut Butter Creme Cakes – Review
Chocolate and peanut butter is a classic combination. Sara Lee® is well known for their delicious moist cakes, especially pound cake. Have you ever tried one of their snack cakes? You should! My favorite is the coffee cake. Sara Lee… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric butterfly clips
Turn your fabric scraps into colorful butterfly clips! They’re so pretty! Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. Clip them to a wreath or a plant stake, or anywhere you want to add … Read More...