Participating in craft shows can be a great way to get your handmade products out into the world and connect with potential customers. However, setting up your booth for a craft show can be a daunting task, especially if you … Read More...
Tips for sewing perfect buttonholes
Raise your hand if you’re scared of sewing buttonholes! My hand is partially raised. I’m not scared of them, but I don’t exactly look forward to them, either. If they end up looking wonky, they’re such a pain to rip … Read More...
The Best FREE Printable Paper Crafts just for DAD
There are printables, and then there are printables! Check out this blog post for some of the very best free printable card ideas for Father’s Day. There is a huge variety of different printables you can use for Dad. All … Read More...
Polymer Clay Coil Bowl with Tiny Goldfish
Penni Jo, of Best Flexible Molds, has a cute bowl project.
Creating a coil bowl using scrap fabric is a great way to upcycle old materials and give them new life. In this project, we take it a step … Read More...
Pool Party Cookies
photo credit: The Decorated Cookie
Seems like the Teddy Graham Cracker bears have the life. They are always lounging on beach cupcakes or cookies and now they get to swim and float in the pool. These cute pool party cookies … Read More...
Winner- The Art of Whimsical Stitching: Creative Stitch Techniques and Inspiring Projects
Congrats go out to Lisa J. of Loxahatchee, FL as she is the winner of The Art of Whimsical Stitching: Creative Stitch Techniques and Inspiring Projects
Tutorial: Vinyl bottom market tote
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a market tote with a vinyl bottom. The vinyl bottom helps protect the fabric – and your bag’s contents – from dirt and moisture on the ground. The bag has … Read More...
Berry Cheesecake Shooters Pie Crumble
photo credit: Cook. Craft. Love.
I was thinking I had more time for 4th of July items, but the months seem to be flying by. These cheesecake shooters would also be great for Father’s Day, besides the 4th of July. … Read More...
Dark Chocolate Mint Milkshakes
photo credit: Peas and Peonies
I love my mint garden and using the fresh mint in teas, but I think I might enjoy it even more in this milkshake. The perfect milkshake for those that love the chocolate and mint … Read More...
Tutorial: 30 minute fabric basket
Fabric baskets like this one be put to use in any room of the house! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how you can sew one up. It’s a quick satisfying project you can make in just 30 … Read More...
Fun Gross Motor Activity Ideas for Groups of Kids
Gross motor activities — things like climbing, crawling, jumping and throwing — are great for little kids because those big movements are essential first steps to fine motor skills. They’re also lots of fun and a way for kids to … Read More...
The art of Dinny Pocock
The art of Dinny Pocock is positively darling! The way she combines the most adorable needle felted animals with recycled and vintage sewing machines, books and spools of thread is so moving. Pop on over to her blog to be … Read More...
Acai and Blueberry Immunity Boosting Smoothie – Free Recipe
photo credit: The Lemon Press
This gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free and paleo friendly smoothie is perfect for the summer months. It will give you anti-oxidant and immunity boost, that many tend to ignore during the warm months. This might be my … Read More...
How Knitting and Math Go Together
It’s common for knitters and crocheters to say that they don’t like math or that they’re afraid of math, but the intersection of fiber arts and mathematics is actually a really cool place.
For two years now Math for America… Read More...
Nautical Beach Flag
A beach themed porch decoration could not be any more perfect for these warm Summer months. Whether you have a special connection with time spent or the beach, or you just love the look of the nautical pieces, this beach … Read More...
DIY Recycled Terrarium
This Terrarium is made using recycled kitchen items. You will need a cork for the mushroom. If you can’t find a cork then use different shaped lids of bottles to try and re-create the mushroom.
Make Some Chicken Butt Coasters
Looking for a Gag gift? Maybe something to make you laugh with your morning coffee? How about making these Chicken Butt Coasters? They will make you smile no matter the mood. The Chicken Butt Coasters will have your guests talking … Read More...
Freebie: Garden Gate Coloring Page
Grab some colored pencil or markers and relax while coloring this lovely garden gate coloring page. It’s free to download from Dover Publications.
-Heather
Craft Business Tip- How to plan your year ahead
For my fellow Indie Business owners, crafters and bloggers- Here are some fantastic tips for staying organised and making a plan for your business from the Mollie Makes blog.
Mollie Makes caught up with the three successful makers behind And … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Reversible smock style ruffle apron
You can sew this reversible smock style apron using a free pattern and tutorial from Sew4Home! The apron has a bib top and a gathered skirt with a deep ruffle at the hem. It’s reversible so you can get two … Read More...