If you’ve run out of space on your shelves, use your walls to help organize your office or craft room! Nancy Zieman shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can sew these wall pocket organizers. Her tutorial … Read More...
Project: Nutty Squirrels Birthday Card
Visit the Memory Box blog and find out how Donna Sledzik made this adorable squirrel card using die cuts and stamps on water color paper with Distress Ink
-Heather
A Yearlong Music Curriculum for Kids
I try to post about a variety of subjects here to inspire different kinds of learning with kids, but I think this is the first time I’ve posted something about music.
Every Star is Different shares her yearlong music curriculum, … Read More...
Awesome Super Mario Brothers Cross Stitch Patterns
There are all sorts of great geeky craft patterns out there, but one of the classics is Super Mario Brothers (did you see the Mario and the Princess knit scarf I made a few years ago?).
I recently stumbled upon … Read More...
Tutorial: How to rip out a serged seam
I don’t think enjoys ripping out a seam. But ripping out a serged seam? That’s REALLY no fun! All those threads, and that stretchy fabric makes for a tedious job. But Denise from DIY Crush shows her easy method for … Read More...
How to make a diamond shaped sculpture
This is so cool and modern. The diamond shape is all over the place right now and how fun would it be to make a giant one with recycled straws. Pop on over to the blog Ash and Crafts for … Read More...
Simple Lunch Ideas for Tween and Teens
Tweens and teens can be very picky and need to be cool. No more sandwiches in fun shapes or sandwiches in general. Kristi Dominguez at IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor.com shares some healthy and non-childish ideas for NatureBox blog. These would work for the … Read More...
20 Awesome Ideas for School Day Breakfast
Here are some breakfast ideas to help you through those school mornings. There are some hot sit down meals and plenty of easy grab and go meals for those late mornings. You will find links to the recipes underneath the … Read More...
DIY Embellished Straw Hat
When you’re a Kid trends come and go. This tutorial is for adding badge Embellishments to a straw hat. These can be easily removed for when the next “Cool” thing is in. I love these badges, especially the Pineapple one. … Read More...
Machine Embroidery A Plain Winter Coat
This blog doesn’t share a tutorial but I still wanted to show you these styled jacket so you could get some inspiration. This is a store bought jacket that has been upcycled with bold and gold machine embroidery. I love … Read More...
Giveaway: Zippy Loom Master Set
Congratulations to Pamela!
Last week I told you about my experience with the Zippy Loom, a customizable knitting loom set made to work with super bulky and jumbo yarns.
If you’d like a chance to give the system a … Read More...
Project: Halloween Milk Carton Box
Hand out Halloween goodies in style this year with this adorable milk carton shaped box. Make it from cardstock and then decorate it with Halloween rubber stamps or stickers. Torico from the Stamparadise blog has a pattern template with scoring … Read More...
Free pattern: Fat quarter purse
This free purse pattern from Vanessa of Tried & True is easy to make and fat quarter friendly. You’ll need two coordinating fat quarters – one for the outside and one for the lining. There’s a pocket on the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy faux leather book covers
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these awesome faux leather book covers. They’re super easy to make from faux leather or vinyl, with a strap of fold over elastic wrapping … Read More...
7 Ways to Improve Your Handwriting Today
Using your handwriting on your scrapbook pages is a good way to leave a piece of yourself on your layouts for future generations (or even the current ones!) to reminisce.
However we live in the digital age, and beautiful penmanship … Read More...
Polymer Clay River Rocks and Beach Stones
Maria Jam Brown, the Blonde Crow, has a pdf tutorial with several faux stone techniques. There’s a recipe for a great smooth beach stone to complete your polymer clay summer accessories or decorations.
Make a variety of faux stones for … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper pocket caddy
Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shows how you can sew a diaper pocket caddy. The fabric organizer hangs on the back of a crib and has pockets for diapers and wipes and other toiletries you need to keep at hand. When … Read More...
Tortilla-less Chicken Enchilada Bake
Mexican food is one of our go to easy and fast meals. Plus, I love it. This dish is perfect because it is low-cal, gluten-free and Paleo. Make this dish for dinner and enjoy the leftovers the next day. Megan … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy travel makeup bag
Who wants to lug around a big makeup bag when traveling light? Ann from Duct Tape and Denim shows how you can make a travel makeup bag that’s just big enough to pack your essentials. You can keep the big … Read More...
Easy Mug Cake Recipe
One of my favorite creations, mug cakes. Easy to make and cures that sweet tooth without having to worry about a full cake of temptations. Cherry Tea Cakes has a two ingredient cake mix. Take any cake mix and soda … Read More...