Turn a plain canvas tote bag into a stunning work of art you’ll be proud to carry around. Using stamps, ink pads, ink sprays, dies and stencils Neva Cole will show you how to make your own customized carrying bag. … Read More...
Celebrate the Offbeat Side of Yarncraft with Yarn
Have you heard about the documentary Yarn by Una Lorenzen? Maybe you’ve been lucky enough to see it already. I don’t live anywhere near any of the places where the film is being screened in the United States, but I … Read More...
Free pattern: Cat faces embroidery
Happy little cat faces greet the lucky recipient of this fabric plushy. Made by Molly, of Wild Olive, she said her inspiration came from a project she found in an old craft magazine. Yes, I save mine too.
Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Watermelon pom pom picnic blanket
The House That Lars Buillt shares a tutorial for the cutest watermelon picnic blanket! And though it’s intended as a picnic blanket, how adorable would it be laid over a round table? It’s a low-sew project because you’ll start with … Read More...
Free Template & Tutorial for a Notebook Cover
Mini memo books are very handy, but it you aren’t a fan of the original covers, here’s a way you can customize them to suit your style.
With this free template and tutorial, Larissa shares how you can make a … Read More...
14 Ideas for Scrapbooking Beach Photos
My family recently took a trip to the beach, so I was happy to come across this article from Get it Scrapped showing many wonderful examples for scrapbooking beach photos.
Whether you have one or multiple photos, scrap digitally or … Read More...
Tutorial: Convertible maxi skirt and halter dress
This convertible knit skirt is both a maxi skirt and a halter dress! You can make one, and it’s not hard. Miranda from Inspinration shares a tutorial explaining how to sew the multifunctional skirt. Her tutorial is part of the … Read More...
Technique: Water Colored Die Cut Card
Take your die-cutting to a whole new level with water colors. Instead of using colored paper to die cut your images try cutting from white cardstock and color them with water color paints or watercolor markers
. Or do the … Read More...
Summer Appetizer BBQ Brie
I never thought to place brie on the grill! It’s just like putting it in the oven in the fall and winter months. Now you don’t have to heat up your house with the oven, but can still enjoy the … Read More...
Fried Mozzarella Caprese Salad
A great way to use up the tomatoes and basil in your garden is by making a Caprese salad. It is a great side dish or main course depending on your appetite. A healthy way to use up your vegetables … Read More...
Tutorial: Gorgeous mandala yoga mat
Look at this yoga mat! It’s so pretty it almost makes me want to do yoga just so I can have a mat that looks like that. Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares a tutorial at Mom Spark showing … Read More...
Grilled Wedge Salad Skewers Recipes
Bring back some fun to the salad. Everyone likes to eat food on a stick, especially the kids. Brittany at Pop Shop America takes the wedge salad to the grill. Of course, you could just take the concept of the … Read More...
Free pattern: Pom pom trim shorts
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free sewing pattern for these pom pom trim shorts. My daughter would looooove for me to make her a pair of these, I know! Melissa’s free pattern comes in a … Read More...
Learning Activities around the Olympics
The Olympic Games are starting Aug. 5, so it’s the perfect time to bring some Olympic-themed learning and play into your classroom or home.
Edventures with Kids hosted a great Olympics activity roundup earlier this summer that includes geography, STEM … Read More...
Pancake Cupcakes with Strawberries
Pancakes for breakfast or dinner works well for me. Cupcakes for breakfast or dinner makes me sound like a terrible unhealthy person. But these pancake cupcakes will be a game changer. Even better, make these the night before and everyone … Read More...
Christmas in July- 33 Fun recycled Christmas crafts
I can’t stop thinking about Christmas crafts. I really want to make some new and interesting things this year. That means I am looking now in July for ideas and inspiration. Pop on over to Deavita for a great collection … Read More...
Peaches and Cream Breakfast Popsicles
With all these breakfast popsicles recipes, I’m definitely getting my money’s worth with my popsicle molds. All those years, I tried to convince my mom that it was good for me to eat popsicles for breakfast with no success and … Read More...
Plastic Canvas – Pin Cushion And Needle Box
This adorable needle case with built in pin cushion is made from Plastic Canvas and is another fantastic tutorial by Diane from Craftypod. For some reason or another I don’t have a needle case. If I knew where my needles … Read More...
Pokeomon Party Ideas & Decorations
Last week we shared a Pokemon party and it was so popular we decided to share this version from Australia. I love the Pokemon pops and all the red decorations! That Pokemon cake is Amazing too. I haven’t seen the … Read More...
Free pattern: Pineapple oven mitt
Pineapples continue to be a hot trend, both in decor and in fashion. Rachel at A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern for making a pineapple oven mitt. You could certain use yellow and green fabrics to make it match … Read More...