Here is an easy and fun way to get the kids off to school on the first day. Kara from The Joys of Boys made this breakfast for her boys’ first day of school last year. I like this idea … Read More...
7 Ways On How To Reuse an Old Ironing Board
There’s something special about vintage items. They have a certain charm that just can’t be replicated by modern designs. And when it comes to finding vintage items that are both beautiful and functional, old ironing boards are a real treasure. … Read More...
Repurposed Coastal Craft Projects
Just because Summer is coming to an end, doesn’t mean you have to give up everything that reminds you of those warm and sunny days. These coastal inspired DIY projects are so fun and so pretty. Channel your inner upcycling … Read More...
Check out this Brilliant Way to Help Kids Learn Multiplication Tables
I have to admit that I never really learned all my multiplication tables. I don’t know how that’s possible, but it is. I couldn’t tell you want 7 times 6 is or 8 times 9 (well, maybe that one because … Read More...
13 Olympic Crafts For Kids
We are a few days in to the Olympics now and the Olympic fever is starting to bubble in my Children. Here are 13 different crafts to help you celebrate the Olympics at home or at school. 13 Olympic Kids … Read More...
Free Pattern – Summer Diamonds Toddler Dress
This adorable Summer Diamonds toddler dress is available in a free crochet pattern via 1dogwoof.com. The crochet dress is so sweet and elegant. This would be adorable in a white yarn for a summer flower girl dress. Very cute … Read More...
Freebie: Garden Coloring Page
Try before you buy with this beautiful free coloring page you can download for free. It’s a sample from the garden themed coloring book Colour in the Garden by Daniella Germain from Country Style. Click here to download the page … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Little Helper kids ruffle apron
This Little Helper apron is so pretty with its layers of fabric and ruffles! Red Brolly has the tutorial showing how you can make one. It would be thoroughly pretty from any combination of color and print, but if you … Read More...
Giveaway: Knitting Architecture by Tanis Gray
Deborah is the winner.
There are so many great knitting books published each year, full of inspiring patterns I wish I could make, but I have to admit to myself that I’m never going to knit all that I wish … Read More...
DIY Cardboard Necklace Display
Whether you are looking for a way to display a special piece of jewelry in your home or you are starting up your own business, this tutorial for a DIY jewelry display will definitely come in handy. With a few … Read More...
How to Find Craft Shows in Your Area
If you sell your handmade products at craft shows, one important part of your job/indie business is finding new craft shows and fair to set up at! The folks over at CreativeLive wrote up a great article about just that!… Read More...
Make wet bags from a shower curtain
Anne from Domesblissity made these drawstring swim bags out of a shower curtain. Not only was the shower curtain an inexpensive source of yardage, but the fabric was waterproof so moisture from the wet suits won’t seep through the fabric. … Read More...
Free Vintage Digital 12×12 Paper
Get this free 12×12 vintage scrapbook paper. It’s a digital paper but you can always print it out on card stock if you’re a paper scrapper. I think those flowers would look great if they were fussy cut out to … Read More...
Cherry Pastry Pie Envelope
Cherry pie on its own is delicious. Serve it up in pastry made to look like an envelope, takes it to another level. How cute is this dessert? Liz Bushong shares how to create the envelope out of the pastry. … Read More...
Quilters: A photo history of memories
When a friend, Kimberly, shared a link to a photo collection showing women at the end of the Great Depression making quilts, I knew I had to share it here. But, this got me to thinking about why we quilt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Gauze swaddle blanket
Need a quick to make baby shower gift? These gauze swaddle blankets would be perfect! Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. Bias tape binding finishes the edges with a pop … Read More...
Mashed Sweet Potato Bacon Cups
A yummy appetizer or side dish to serve to your guests at dinner, for the Olympic viewing party, or to enjoy at a barbecue. This recipe is paleo and gluten-free. My family doesn’t care for sweet potato, but maybe they … Read More...
Chocolate Frog – Harry Potter Style
In fairy tales, you kissed the frog and it would become a prince. In Harry Potter, you go to the candy store to buy chocolate frogs to eat. Poor frogs can’t get a break. Paula at Paula’s Plate shares an … Read More...
Free pattern: Round casserole carrier
Nina from Nina Makes shares a free pattern for a round casserole carrier. The drawstring carrier has padding to help insulate and a drawstring at the top to close it (and keep the heat in). Use it to take a … Read More...
14 DIY Platform Beds
Platform beds definitely have their benefits in many ways. One thing is that you can completely customize it to be what you want. You can save a little money by doing so and a lot of the time it can … Read More...