Try this fast and easy 5″ x 8″ mini album that uses a variation of the Stack the Deck binding method by Laura Dennison.
The intricate construction will leave you with a unique mini album that you can decorate in … Read More...
Tutorial: Corner zip laptop case
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a corner zip laptop case. The zipper goes across the top and down one side to create a large opening for your laptop. Hers is a lightweight case, made with … Read More...
Check out These Math Picture Books For Home Schooling
Reading stories about subjects is a great way to learn that doesn’t feel like learning as much as memorizing facts or using a workbook.
And when kids are first learning their numbers and basic math concepts, engaging stories are a … Read More...
Lemon-Lime Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
I only think of thumbprint cookies during the holidays, this flavor combination has brought the thumbprint cookie to my new favorite summer cookie. Tricia from Saving Room for Dessert shares how to make these shortbread cookies. A great dessert for … Read More...
Knit a Flat Frog Bookmark
Here’s a fun idea to encourage reading among kids and frog lovers. Toothless Knitter has a pattern (or more of a description of a process, really) for a flat frog bookmark, which, despite its gruesome name, is actually really … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bobbin clips from clear tubing
You could buy bobbin covers or clips, but that can get expensive if you have very many bobbins. Erin from Schlosser Designs shows how you can DIY some bobbin clips using clear tubing. Clear tubing is an inexpensive hardware store … Read More...
Homemade Bacon
Okay bacon lovers,have you ever thought about making your own bacon? Nicole Gaffney from Coley Cooks shares how you can create your own bacon. It won’t be an easy task! You need some extra equipment, but a true bacon lover … Read More...
7 tips to help a teen start sewing
Know a teen who wants to learn to sew? Or perhaps you want your teen to want to learn how to sew? Sew4Home shares 7 great tips for encouraging teens to sew. I do disagree with them a little on … Read More...
Giant Triple Chocolate Cookie
If you can only have one cookie, this is the one cookie that you need to make. Your kids will be okay with one cookie, when it is this size. Jessica from Sweetest Menu shares how to create this oversized … Read More...
Stitch Up Some Birds with Birds of a Feather Booklet
I love the look of birds and gardens in cross-stitch, and the booklet Birds of a Feather
from Leisure Arts and Herrshners combines both in a lovely way that is sure to inspire nature-loving stitchers.
The book includes the four … Read More...
Cookie Monster Ice Cream Sandwiches
Cookie Monster seems to be very popular this year and I’m not complaining. I love how this ice cream is paired with cookies. I think Cookie Monster would be proud of this dessert. Erica from Erica’s Sweet Tooth shares how … Read More...
Christmas in July- How to make a recycled saw Christmas tree decoration
I hope you are a fan of Christmas in July posts. I am in the mood to craft Christmas. As a recycled crafter we need to collect up our recycled supplies and by gathering our ideas now in the summer … Read More...
31 Furniture Upgrades That Only LOOK Expensive
We all love to have a beautiful home. Don’t spend your savings trying to decorate your space. This post has 31 upgrades you can make to your existing furniture, or a great thrifted piece, that not only look expensive and … Read More...
Ham and Brie Baguette
I’m a big fan of sandwiches, but not when going out to restaurants and having them overloading with everything. This simple sandwich from Sarah at The Gourmet Gourmand is perfect. This sandwich would be perfect for a day at the … Read More...
Granny Square Stash Bag
This bag or tote is made using oversized Granny squares. It is perfect for Large scraps and perfect for keeping your crochet work in.
I love how colorful this bag is but you could tone it down with muted hues.… Read More...
12 FAB Mid Century Modern Orla Kiely DIY’s
If you LOVE the mid century modern look, here are 12 great ways to get a bit of Orla Kiely magic into to your home. Claire from Pillar Box Blue rounded up these great DIY projects based on the designs … Read More...
Tutorial: Double gauze burp cloth
Measuring nearly 16″ x 24″, this baby burp cloth provides a lot of coverage! Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. She used a double gauze fabric that’s super soft and also matches a … Read More...
Stamping Technique: Perfect Pearls Shimmer Water Coloring
Add some sparkle to your next hand made card. Learn how to make your own shimmery water color paints using Perfect Pearls Powders and just water. This beautiful paint is perfect for coloring your stamped and heat embossed images on … Read More...
Freebie: Palisades quilt pattern + tute
Wave stitching compliments new fabric line, *Pandalicious. Created by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics, the accompanying quilt pattern and video is the latest in the AGF Stitched with Kimberly series. Need more visuals? Here’s the list of participating quilters, … Read More...
8 Grilled Vegetable Recipes
It’s grilling season! One of my favorite times of the year. Not just because of the yummy food, but because in our house, my husband is in charge of the grilling so it kind of gives me a night off … Read More...