Water color pencils are great for coloring in stamped images on your cards but you can also use them with stencils too. Find a tutorial and a couple of card ideas over on the Spectrum Noir blog.
-Heather
S’mores Bark (Gluten-free)
Nothing says summer like s’mores! I love s’mores all year around and luckily can enjoy them, but summer time and s’mores go hand in hand. We love them during camping trips and back yard fires, but sometimes you want s’mores … Read More...
Learn American Geography with a Scavenger Hunt
Even though the Olympics are not in the United States this year, now is a great time to teach kids about geography of all sorts (and I’ll be sharing lots of fun Olympics-related activities later this week).
Whether you tie … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids’ dolman robe
This dolman robe makes a great gift for a child! Kids love having a special robe to wrap up in after a bath or to wear over their PJs in the morning. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free … Read More...
Healthy 3 Ingredient Freezer Fudge
Fudge that is healthy, gluten-free, vegan, paleo and refined sugar free, can it still taste good? Yes, healthy can taste good. This is a no bake dessert that you place in the freezer to set. Sounds like the perfect fudge … Read More...
21 Slow Cooker Meals for the Summer
Summers in Maine don’t last very long, so we try to spend as much time outdoors as possible. It can also get very humid, so the last thing you want to do is heat up the house. The slow cooker … Read More...
A Blushing Naked Cake
Since I’m not a frosting kind of person, I love the trend of naked cakes. This beautiful cake by Barbara from Just a Smidgen would be perfect for a small wedding, anniversary or just felt like making a cake moment. … Read More...
Free pattern: Pretty fabric luggage tags
Make your luggage easier to identify with a bright fabric luggage tag! These luggage tags from The Scrappy Girls Club are so beautiful! They’re also a quick project, and you can use your fabric scraps to make them. You could … Read More...
Cross-Stitch Diamonds with Connie
Connie Gee Designs has been doing a really long stitchalong that is just about finished. Her diamond pattern stitchalong is going to include 25 patterns, and the 24th was just released.
The projects are mostly abstract, with four designs … Read More...
Sunshine Lemonade Cookies
These cookies are perfect for a summer day at the beach, picnic in the park, or to enjoy at a barbecue. I love the flavor of lemon in the summer months. I would probably enjoy these with a big glass … Read More...
Easy way to make recycled yard stick art display
I am always on the lookout for fun ways to temporarily display art or inspiration for projects and this cute way for repurposing yardsticks 
will fit right into my creative decor. Pop on over to the blog Prayers & Purple … Read More...
15 Toddler Recipes to Make Together
When it comes to the kitchen and kids, the best time to get them in the kitchen are the toddler years. They want to do everything you want to do and they are more likely willing to try foods they … Read More...
Craft Ideas for Your Favorite Doily
Do you have some of those beautifully prized doilies that your mother or grandmother made? Maybe you’ve even made some yourself that you are particularly proud of and would like to display. This post from The Idea Room has a … Read More...
Steak, Eggs, and Cheese on Homemade Onion Bagels
A good breakfast sandwich for mornings on the go or to add to your brunch table. Even better Kellie from Kellie Rice Cakes shares how to make homemade onion bagels. This would also work for breakfast for dinner and if … Read More...
Free Pattern – Rainbow Beanie
Imagine an overcast grey gloomy day and then a little girl or boy walks past you wearing this amazing;y bright colorful beanie. How hard will it be to feel glum when something so colourful is right in front of your … Read More...
8 Things to Make with Ric Rac
Welcome to our roundup of sewing projects using ric rac. Ric rac is a versatile and decorative trim that has been around for many years, and it’s a great way to add a touch of texture and color to any … Read More...
Not Enough Pokemon Go? Shop Pokemon Handmade!
Hey Pokemon fans, this one is for you!! With Pokemon GO being such a HUGE trend right now, I just had to share this list of 16 fun Pokemon themed handmade products, rounded up by Brittany at Pop Shop America.… Read More...
Video tutorial: How to lay out a sewing pattern
In sewing, there are very few mistakes that can’t be undone. One of those is cutting. Cutting your fabric needs to be done correctly because there’s no way to uncut fabric. Angela Wolf shares a video tutorial at Craftsy showing … Read More...
Giveaway: The Encyclopedia of Knitting
Eunice is the winner!
I’m doing a major cleanout in my office (again), so I’m uncovering some great books that are older but still super useful that I don’t need but I’m sure someone will want.
A lot of books … Read More...
Project: Stamped Coral Necklace
This lovely necklace looks like it was made with a real piece of coral but can you believe it’s actually stamped?!? Using a coordinating coral stamp and die cut Laura Drahozal made this amazing piece of jewelry. Visit her blog, … Read More...