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...
Book Review – Flipping Out
Walter Foster Publishing, Hardcover, 9781633220713, 64pp.
This book ” Flipping Out The Art of Flip Book Animation” is loads of creative fun for artistic and even the non artistic teen. I remember making my own flip books … Read More...
Elegant Coat Hanger Cover
How lovely is this coat hanger cover. You can grab the full tutorial as well as the PDF pattern over at Needlwork.com
I actually like the red version better, but very sweet. This would be a nice wedding gift for … Read More...
Healthy Microwavable Blueberry Quinoa Flake Muffins
When you are craving a blueberry muffin, but don’t have time to bake. Here is a healthy version that can be made in the microwave. The recipe by Jessica at Desserts with Benefits makes two muffins. These are gluten-free and … Read More...
Project: Fairy Art Doll
Donna Salazar has an exciting project featured on the Spellbinders blog that you’re going to love! In her latest creation, Donna brings a whimsical party fairy art doll to life by creatively combining stamps and die cuts. This adorable doll … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea cup fabric coasters
Make a tea time coaster – that’s shaped like a tea cup! Stephanie from The Enchanting Rose shows how to make these beautiful coasters. Use a dainty floral and add some pretty trim to create a vintage-inspired tea cup. Or … Read More...
Tutorial | Blocking & Illustrated Lettering
Here’s another tutorial to check out if you’re exploring using hand lettering on your scrapbook projects. The blocking technique involves blocking out sections for the words in your quote or title ahead of time, and then lettering each block individually.… Read More...
Kickoff: 30 Days of Quilt Design Challenge
Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color, wants us to discover our inner quilter. With paper and pencil in our hands we’ll just stay in our heads for 30 days. Meaning, we’ll be sketching quilt designs, not making them. She … Read More...
Book Review – The Art Of Crayon
The Art of Crayon by Lorraine Bell
Crayons are making a comeback in to art. We seem to have moved beyond melting them in to Crayon Art paintings like on our sister site Craftbits.com and actually using them for real … Read More...
Project: Fruit Slice Cards
Cool off from the heat with these fun fruit sliced cards. The Stampington and Co blog has directions for carving your own fruit slice rubber stamps and using ink sprays to stamp with them for some quick and easy summer … Read More...
Butterbeer Ice Cream Floats
Harry Potter fans, here is a refreshing drink to enjoy while reading the latest book. This easy butterbeer ice cream float will keep you cool, while you enjoying your favorite book this summer. The sisters at Lolly Jolly share their … Read More...
Pokemon Go Cookies
Maybe instead of watching the Olympics, you’ll be out Pokemon hunting with the kids. Here are some cookies from Cathy at What Should I Make for…. that you and the hunter can make together. It’s very important to fuel up … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler backpack
Sahana from Vikalpah shares a tutorial for making a toddler’s backpack. The backpack is sized for a toddler’s small frame, but it’s big enough for them to carry to daycare or to pack some jammies in for an overnight trip … Read More...
Brazilian Lemonade Limeade
Here is a refreshing drink that you can enjoy while watching the Olympics. Although, I didn’t see any lemons in the recipe so I’m not sure where the lemonade comes in. Either way Christina from Bird’s Party shares this recipe … Read More...