Here’s a fun way to store your thin metal dies. This DIY magnetic die holder is made from just cardboard, magnetic sheets, tape and pattern paper. You can find the directions over on Instructables.
-Heather
Refashion Sewing Tutorial: Apron from a button up shirt
Beth from SunnyGal Studio shows how easy it is to make an apron out of an old button up shirt! Just a few cuts and a few seams and you’ve got one smart looking apron! The collar of the shirt becomes … Read More...
DIY: Map Envelopes
These are great for travel journals and scrapbooks, or just for those of you who have wanderlust!
You’ll need maps or map patterned paper, the free envelope template provides, scissors and glue.
You can label these for a specific trip … Read More...
DIY Back to School Homework Caddy
Now this is fun and functional! And it’s made from cereal and food cartons, so you’ll be upcycling too! I think I’ll make one for my son as well as for myself. This is a neat way to keep homework … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage camp blanket iPad sleeve
Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial at Frankie showing how you can make this iPad sleeve inspired by a vintage camp blanket. Cover it with sew on patches to make it extra fun! You can make one from a … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s ruffled peasant dress
Little girls love ruffles, and this dress has plenty of them! Meghan from The Sewing Geek shares the free sewing pattern! The bodice is a simple peasant style bodice, and the skirt is covered in rows of ruffles. Her free … Read More...
Cajuzinho (Almond Fudge)
Despite the negative media surrounding the Summer Olympics, I am really excited to see the athletes from around the world competing. Looking forward to seeing some past Olympians making a comeback and seeing how the new Olympians will do. To … Read More...
No Bake Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake
Ashley at Spoonful of Flavor speaks my language! She has three of my favorite words in one recipe. no bake, banana cream pudding, and cheesecake. This is one dessert I would be happy to sink my teeth into. This is … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew knotted scarf purse
Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl shows how you can make this beautiful knotted scarf purse – with no sewing required! With some clever folding, knotting, and gluing (or pinning if you prefer this to be a temporary bag refashion), you … Read More...
Mini Lasagnas
I love lasagna! It is one of my favorite comfort foods in the fall and winter. Sometimes I have a craving for lasagna in the summer, but I really don’t want to make a large pan in the summer. These … Read More...
Great funky shelf idea
If you are just a bit handy with basic tools I bet this crazy funky shelf would be pretty easy to make with a bit of scrap or recycled lumber, screws and brackets. Pop on over to the blog Tete … Read More...
Cotton Candy Milkshake
Cotton candy and milkshake are two words that make me happy! I love this simple recipe that takes little time to create. This fun beverage will make you feel like a kid again! Caitlyn and Manda at The Merrythought shares … Read More...
Pokemon GO – All You Need To Know To Pretend You Care
I am one of those Mom’s who just doesn’t get it. I allowed my children to download the app. In fact it might surprise you to know that I downloaded it (it’s free) the first day it went live. See … Read More...
Easy Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This cute little cake is the perfect size for two. It is also a cake for those watching their sugar intake. Both the cake and frosting are made with Splenda. Posh Journal shares the recipe for both items. You could … Read More...
How To Prepare Your Fabric For Hand Embroidery
Red Brolly share this wonderful tutorial on how to prepare your fabric before you start a new project. Do you know which fabric you should be using? Check out the full tutorial here via Red Brolly
DIY Mosquito Repellent
We have been getting lot’s of requests for natural repellents. We have blogged about a few different ones but here is another great recipe from a Piece of Rainbow. I like the balm recipe she also used, Balm is easy … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to sew a fabric wallet
Wallets are always a fun project to make! Tova from Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make this fabric wallet. Go wild mixing and matching prints to suit your taste. Sometimes I like ot use a … Read More...
Freebie and Project: Dory Puppet Show Kids Craft
Looking for Dory? Look no further, here she is! Micheal’s has some fun Finding Dory images to download and color for free, add them to some popsicle sticks for a fun puppet show project for the kids to make. Or … Read More...
Free pattern: Knotted baby hat
Knotted baby hats are the cutest!! The little knotted hats are easy to make from knit fabric. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern at Gugu Guru for making one. Her free pattern will fit a baby 0-2/3 … Read More...
DIY – Three Heart Envelopes with Free Printables
Make three cute envelopes using these free heart shaped printables. The post is in French, but the step by step photos make it easy to follow.
Or use Google Translate for some help.
Once you figure these out, you’ll then … Read More...