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You and your DMC floss have a date. Especially if you’re an Outlander fan.Hamish the Hedgehog.
This sweet little hedgehog finishes up at just about 8 inches across, making it the perfect embroidery motif for so many creative projects. Picture … Read More...
I think coffee cup cozies should really overtake scarves at the perfect first knitting project. They are a lot smaller and faster to knit, and if you drink coffee or tea they’re probably a lot more useful than something you … Read More...
This amazing piece of mixed media art was designed by Gemma Hynes. She painted a plain deep photo frame and added layers of stamped pillars, die cut swirls and 3d butterfly stamped onto cardstock and acetate. You can find her … Read More...
Soothe away your aches and pains with a microwaveable rice-filled heat pack. They’re easy to make, and Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a tutorial showing how. While you’re making one for yourself, go ahead and make some extras because … Read More...
I love this little bicycle cross-stitch chart from Make it Yourself magazine.
It’s a pretty small chart and only uses three colors. It’s the perfect design to stitch up and hang in a six-inch hoop, and it would be the … Read More...
Do you like frappacinos? Do you like Black Russians? Then you are going to like this frappaccino to cool off with this summer. May not be the drink of choice during your afternoon break, but you can enjoy when you … Read More...
I’m not a big fondant fan, but it seems to be the choice when you want a smooth finish on your cakes for decorating. Apparently, you can roll out buttercream for the same smooth finish. I may be in heaven … Read More...
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making a Bohemian maxi skirt for your girl. Choose a beautiful print and sew up a gorgeous skirt! The skirt has a flat front waistband in the front, … Read More...
One pet peeve I have are that the peaches and plums are usually rock hard at the grocery stores. They never seem to ripen correctly when I get them home. That won’t stop me from trying these hand pies! I … Read More...
The perfect dessert for the summer. Grill those fresh fruits along side the veggies for a dessert with your meal. Or if you are like me, this would be your meal because it is too hot to eat. Wish I … Read More...
Stitch Craft Create shares a free pattern for making these sweet scrappy pincushions. The project is an excerpt from the book Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing by Kim Kruzich. You can use your smaller and most favorite scraps for the … Read More...
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” or lemonade cupcakes! Love the refreshing taste of an ice cold, fresh squeezed lemonade. I also love all baked goods with lemon too. So these lemonade cupcakes spoke to me, when I saw … Read More...
First up I have a super-fun giveaway to tell you about and then scroll down to see the fun airbrushed solar light sign I made using the Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit and their acrylic paint.
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Nothing like the taste of fresh corn on the cob! If however, you need some other ways to use the corn, you could try this pasta dish by Phoebe at Feed me Phoebe. This is a gluten free dish that … Read More...
Felt food is not only adorable to look at, but fun to make and even more fun for little ones to play with. These 8 pattern tutorials for felt goodies are some of our favorites and we’d love for you … Read More...
Paint is a pretty common thing for crafters to use. It can give a complete transformation to any piece and give old and worn items a whole new life. Take a look at this post from Grillo Designs to see … Read More...
Cake for breakfast? Why not! It is summertime and time to let some rules be broken. I’m okay with cake for breakfast during birthdays and holidays and even in the summer months. Of course it helps, it is the only … Read More...
Okay so part of me is wondering why you would do this and who would actually use it. Then I thought it might be a good way to bribe smelly teenage boys in to actually using the soap. (to free … Read More...
This Basketball inspired party is full of color and consistent theming. You will need to get a little crafty to create the mason drink jars but the instructions to make them is very easy to follow. Check out all the … Read More...
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making her Slouchy Cardi. Wear it with jeans and a favorite tee for the perfect casual layered outfit! It’s made from a soft knit fabric and would be nice in a … Read More...
