Have you ever looked at your candy wrappers and thought how cute they are? Seriously. The companies do so much with their marketing and designs and some of them are almost too cute to just throw away. Before you … Read More...
30 Days to a More Organized Sewing Room
Let’s face it, our craft rooms tend to get a bit cluttered once in a while. Okay, maybe more often than not. If you are tired of having a messy space to try and escape to, take a look at … Read More...
Homemade DIY Extracts
Since it is July 25th, I decided to do some Christmas recipes along with my other recipes. If you don’t craft, you wouldn’t understand the need to start making items for the Christmas holiday in July. Many start now to … Read More...
Giveaway: Margeau Chapeau
Judy is the winner.
Last week I told you about the book full of pretty, classic, but with a bit of luxury worked in hat knitting patterns called Margeau Chapeau
. I’m delighted to be able to give away a … Read More...
Pretend Play – Pretzels
These DIY pretend play felt pretzels come with the mustard on top. Don’t forget to add the grains of salt too. What a fun little project for hours of pretend play. DIY Felt Pretzels
Machine Embroidery – Classic Dress Front
This free Embroidery design is perfect for Summer Dresses short or long. The design is available for download at Embroideryshristi.com
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Looking for more patriotic Embroidery Designs? Check our previous … Read More...
Crochet Headband Pattern
This may well be the most adorable little face I have ever seen. Okay so the headband is what this post is actually about, but hey you know I love my babies! This tutorial is for a super fast headband, … Read More...
Free pattern: Banded kimono jacket
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free sewing pattern for making a kimono jacket. This jacket makes a great lightweight layer to wear on summer evenings and into the fall. Contrast bands at the neck and arm openings … Read More...
Project: Gopher Pop Up Easel Card
This adorable gopher is popping up to say Hi in this cute easel card. Using stamps from Gerda Steiner Designs Emily Cupely will show you how to die cut, score, fold and stamp up this fun card. Click here for … Read More...
Glowing Wood Resin Jewelry
You’ve seen a lot of resin
jewelry tutorials, I’m sure, but have you seen something like this? A great combination of wood and colored resin together for a beautiful pieces that looks like it’s practically glowing. Take a look the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh seashell collecting bag
Make this seashell collecting bag to take with you to the beach! Carolyn from Black Walnut Stitch Studio shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The mesh bag will keep the shells in but let the sand sift … Read More...
How to Make a Quick Travel Journal
Heading out on a trip for a few days? Quickly pull together this quick travel journal, so that you can document the trip, and have all the details later on for whatever memory keeping you want to do. The key … Read More...
Free pattern: Farmer’s Market Tote
Visit your next Farmer’s Market with a cute and reusable tote like the one Kathleen Berlew, of KBB Crafts & Stitches, made. To keep the project quick, she starts with a purchased canvas tote. Sort of the Sandra Lee … Read More...
Free pattern: Terry cloth backed baby bibs
These bibs would make a sweet gift for a new baby! Sew4Home has a free pattern for making them. They’re larger than a standard baby bib and have an absorbent terry cloth backing. They show them with strip piecing for … Read More...
Grilled Tomato Basil Pizza
Craving pizza, but don’t want to turn on the oven. Don’t worry, you can have your pizza and cook it on the grill. Melissa and Greg from My Wife Can Cook shares how to properly cook your pizza on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Harry Potter-inspired library bag
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...