Recycled jeans make beautiful patchwork! And Jill from Creating My Way To Success used that recycled denim patchwork to make an awesome for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how. The strap is a recycled jeans waistband (how clever is … Read More...
Check Out These Cute Cross Stitch Sea Creatures and Pirates
I’m really starting to love the DMC blog, Common Thread, which not only has cute, free, downloadable cross-stitch charts, but lots of other cute projects using thread and yarn as well.
They recently posted a set of sea creatures and … Read More...
Purse – Embroidered Jacket Upcycle
I love how this jacket looks and is styled. Obviously your jacket is not going to come out the same as this one was made using an old bag. But I still wanted to share it with you so that … Read More...
5 Of The Best Finding Dory Crochet Patterns
I must admit I haven’t seen this Movie but my Children have and they loved it. It is set to take over the world. Okay not really take it over but it’s going to be popular that is for sure. … Read More...
Rustic Outdoor Bridal Shower
This rustic outdoor Bridal shower party has been decorated using natural woods and brown and green hues of soft color. This would be a perfect theme for a country style party. Use lot’s of woods and brass to complete the … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Stamped Flower Tag
Using unusual items like dry wall tape and water coloring over a light stamped images for a hand painted look Jen Engle designed this cool mixed media flower tag and shares a video tutorial on her blog Mixed Media Jenn.… Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew shoulder tied t-shirt
You don’t have to sew to make a great looking summer top! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this shoulder tie t-shirt, with no sewing required. Start with a plain boxy tee, and cut and tie to make … Read More...
Flamingos & Flip Flops | Free SVG Cut Files
Download this free flamingo SVG file and use it to create whatever you’d like! Fla,ingos are a popular motif during the summer time, so use it on your summer pages and minibooks. Download the personal use file by following the … Read More...
Free pattern: Knotted crinkle toy for baby
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a knotted crinkle toy for baby. It’s similar to her knotted teething toy, but with crinkle fabric and extra fabric knots. This would make a sweet gift for … Read More...
Make Boho Beads with Polymer Clay
Polymer clay and beads, some of my favourite things in the whole world. Mihaela of MichelleMaya shares a detailed tutorial to make colourful Boho inspired polymer clay beads. She uses powders, textures and microbeads to create her intricate beads.
Looking … Read More...
Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops
Here is an ice cream that won’t melt as quickly during the summer heat. How cute are these cake pops that look like ice cream cone. A cute dessert to serve at your next summer party. The site is in … Read More...
Vegetarian Pizza Pasta Salad
Summertime means lots of pasta salad on those hot days, side dishes at a barbecue, days at the beach, or a picnic lunch. This one by Shannon at the Fit SlowCooker Queen is gluten-free and vegetarian, but you could use … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho fringe necklace from knit scraps or old t-shirts
Here’s a fun way to use up your scraps of knit fabric! Holli from Hello Holli shares a tutorial at Petit a Petit + Family shows how you can make a Boho fringe necklace. The whole thing is made from … Read More...
Cookie Monster Cupcakes
Cookie Monster will always be my favorite Sesame Street character. I think I love cookies as much as he does and of course both our names start with C. These cute cookie monster cupcakes would be a hit at a … Read More...
Red, White, and Blue Velvet Cupcakes
Time seems to be fleeing me, I can’t believe next weekend will be a holiday weekend! These cute patriotic cupcakes will be perfect for your 4th of July celebration. Michelle at A Latte Food uses only one cake batter for … Read More...
4th of July Cupcake and Candy Wine Glass
A couple of days ago, I showed how Beth from Hungry Happenings served mini cupcakes and candy in shot glasses for a birthday party. Beth has also used the same idea to serve cupcakes at your 4th of July gathering … Read More...
Free pattern: Peek-a-Boo Pouch organizer
The clear pockets of this Peek-a-Boo Pouch organizes your smaller items, and keeps them where you can see them! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Inside the organizer are one large zippered pocket … Read More...
How to paint a can and make a vase
Paint can transform recycled elements like nothing else and trying out new techniques can be so fun when, if it doesn’t work out you didn’t mess up something expensive. Pop on over to the link Anna sent in to the … Read More...
How to Control Tension with Arm Knitting
Last week I taught a fiber arts class at my daughter’s school, and one of the students was really taken with arm knitting. She made five or six little scarves (which was great for me, because part of my reason … Read More...
Help Your Kids Learn about Shadows with this Free Unit Study
Kid Minds has produced a great, free to subscribers, resource for kids ages 4 to 9 to learn about shadows.
The unit study has information on what a shadow is, books, videos, songs and poems about shadows and a … Read More...