Here’s a library bag for all you Harry Potter fans! The front features a quote from Hermoine Grainger: “When in doubt go to the library.” And on the back, there’s a dry-erase chart where you can indicate your due dates. … Read More...
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
Here is a great way to use up the leftover slow cooker chicken. Karley from Buns in my Oven shares this sheet pan chicken nachos that is recreated from the beef nachos she grew up eating. I might try this … Read More...
Get started sewing on knit fabrics
Have you been wanting to learn to sew on knits? It’s not hard at all! Leslie from The Seasoned Homemaker has a posts that will help you get started. She gives great tips for needle, thread, and stitch choices that … Read More...
Blueberry Almond Oatmeal Mini Cups
There is nothing better than baking or cooking with fresh items. The summer brings Farmer’s Markets and items from your own garden. I take full advantage of that while I can. Coley from Coley Cooks has created these healthy oatmeal … Read More...
DIY Handprint Towel
This hand towel is perfect for Mother’s Day or any time of the year. It’s a great gift for grandparents at Christmas time too. Very simple to make, all you need is some fabric paint and light or white hand … Read More...
DIY Embroidered Fedora
Love this Embroidered Fedora hat. It allows me to just add a little bit of Craftyness to my outfits. You really do not need Embroidery skills to pull this tutorial off. You can use inexpensive fedora hats from Walmart or … Read More...
Soap Making Business – Organizing Your Soap Lab
Once you get to a professional soap making level it’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the stuff you need to make soap and make money. This article tells you how to organize and label your stuff so you can … Read More...
DIY Light Saber Napkin Rings
You can’t have a Star Wars party without Light sabers. Love this cute idea for Napkin rings or Napkin holders. I am sure young and old would have fun with these at the table. Light Saber Napkin Rings Tutorial by … Read More...
Save The Turtles!
My daughters class is working on Turtle preservation this term so when I found this little guy I was so excited. I am hoping a friend (who has more time than me) can crochet a few of these for their … Read More...
How to Juggle a 9-to-5 While Starting Your Craft Business
Hey indie business owners and etsy shop owners! If you have been struggling with starting a crafting business on the side, while still working that 9-to-5 job, Here is a really good read by Elise McDowell on her blog House … Read More...
Freebies: 74 FREE Paper Crafting Templates
Each issue of the Stampers’ Sampler magazine includes a FREE Tempting Template that you can use for all types of paper crafting projects like cards, scrapbook pages, art journals and mixed media. But did you know that the publishers, Stampington … Read More...
Chair cushions tutorial an intro to patchwork
Nadra Ridgeway of Ellis and Higgs shares on her blog how to make these pretty patio chair cushions. She was one of several talented sewers who participated in the Summer Blog Party 2015. I know it’s 2016, but this … Read More...
13 Projects To Inspire Your Summer Crafting
If you’re stuck trying to start on your next scrapbook page or album, maybe some fun summer crafting can get you out of the rut. Sometimes it’s hard to start a big or important project, and I find that if … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Colored Pencils and Gamsol
Give your next stamped card a soft look. By using a product called Gamsol (which is an odorless mineral spirit) you can blend your colored pencils for a lovely softer look. Hop on over to the W Plus 9 blog … Read More...
Skinny Orange Chicken
Here is a healthier version of Orange Chicken. Skip the frying and create your favorite Chinese dish with a healthier twist. Megan from Skinny Fitalicious has created this healthy version that only takes 10 minutes to make. That means you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric checkers game
Checkers is the ultimate summer time game for me. I used to play it with my grandfather when we’d visit my grandparents’ house in the summer. Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can sew a fabric checkers game. The … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Funfetti Cookie Dough Bites
One of my favorite part about baking chocolate chip cookies was eating the dough, before it cooked. I know it isn’t good for you because of the raw egg, but it tastes so good! Luckily, now we have eggless cookie … Read More...
Quick Cucumber Kimchi
We love cucumber kimchi, growing up it was my favorite compared to the cabbage version. Plus, it is a great way to use up the extra cucumbers in the garden. Most people turn their noses up to the fermented cabbage … Read More...
Beer Pretzel with Drunken White Cheddar Sauce
Okay it is hot and the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. Well, crank the air conditioners, you are going to want to bake these beer pretzels with white cheddar sauce. The sauce is also … Read More...
Tutorial: Dance tote bag for a doll
Joy from XOXO Grandma shows how you can make a dance bag for an American Girl doll. How cute! If you know a child who has an 18″ doll and also likes dance, this would make a fun surprise for … Read More...