We spend a lot of our grocery budget on fresh produce. Make the most out of your purchases by ensuring you are storing them correctly and getting the most out of their shelf life. Some need to be stored in … Read More...
Tip: Embossing with Your Metal Dies
Did you know that instead of using a metal die to cut out an image you can also use it to emboss the image as well? Using a rubber embossing pad and some extra paper for a “shim” you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny Clay Succulent Plants
As I’m finishing the window in my physical shop with little succulents – many in clay pots – I’m looking at a few spots in the shop which would benefit from cute succulents but are a pain to reach or … Read More...
DIY Gold Edged Gift Boxes
Aren’t these gift boxes just gorgeous? Learn how to take a simple box shape and add a gold edging using this tutorial by Maritza. She used her Silhouette die cut machine to cut the shapes, but it can also be … Read More...
Healthy One Pan Chinese Orange Chicken
photo credit: Jessica Gavin
All my favorite words in one recipe! We love orange chicken, but don’t have Chinese take out often. Now I can surprise my family with an easy and healthy version of our favorite recipe. Plus, only … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew professional pillow covers
Pillows can set you back quite a bit if you buy them from a decorator store. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares her tips for sewing your own pillows that look just as professional and polished as the ones you’d buy … Read More...
No Bake Birthday Cake Truffles
photo credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
Here is a great end of year treat to make for the teachers, bus drivers, and school administrators. These are fun to make with the kids and they take pride in … Read More...
Easy way to tame the power cords in your sewing space
Sewing machines, sergers, irons… they all have power cords, which means there’s a pretty good chance that there’s a tangle of cords in your sewing space. In my case, it was a chain of extension cords and power strips across … Read More...
White Chocolate & Macadamia Cookies (Dairy Free)
photo credit: Cast Iron Cookie
It’s wonderful to see all the options there is now for people with food allergies or restrictive diets. Then there are those that are removing options from their diet to be healthy. This might be … Read More...
How to Choose a Planner That Works for You
How to choose a planner? There are so many! Which one is the best one for you? Such good questions.
Kim from Everything Etsy shared what her favorite planners are, as well as giving the low down on some of … Read More...
Birthday Countdown
I think birthdays are fun and if given the opportunity of both money and time then you shouldn’t definetly drag them out for your kids. Actually I would happily drag mine out too. The contents of the boxes does not … Read More...
Results Of Using Natural Dye
Have you ever wondered what a bowl of blueberries will do to your swatch of fabric? Ever considered using Beetroot as a dye? Well take out the guess work and check out the end results without having to cut a … Read More...
Top 15 Board Games For Kids Under 5
We have a huge Board game cupboard but we don’t actually have ANY of these games. You can grab the full list here at Top 15 Games. Some of our favourite games have been Twister, Mouse trap and Life. We … Read More...
How To Crochet – Dimension Stitch
Crochet tutorial that teaches you how to make a textured stitch that goes very well with many colors used. Also it’s a very warm stitch that you can turn into a very warm scarf or afghan.
For written pattern http://www.meladorascreations.com/dim…… Read More...
Project and Template: Aperture Card
This amazing card pulls out and has a cool aperture opening in the center that reveals the stamped design inside. Left Field Studios blog has complete step by step photo instructions as well as a template for this fun card. … Read More...
Graduation Diploma Cupcakes
I always forget that college graduation and some high schools have graduation earlier than June. Here are some cute cupcakes for the graduation party with diplomas on top. The diploma is made from marshmallow fondant, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered tassels
These tiered tassels are absolutely yummy! They’re like a triple-diple scoop version of an ice cream cone. All the colors stacked one on top of the other. Damask Love shares a tutorial showing how you can make them from inexpensive … Read More...
DIY Glitter Striped Table for Your Patio
Learn how to makeover a thrift store table into a glam glitter and gold striped dining room delight using this fabulous tutorial by Mark Montano! This is great for both inside and outside, as a patio table. It has a … Read More...
10 Swoon Worthy Craft Rooms
Ready to start drooling over some amazing craft rooms? Take a look at these 10, and in between your swooning, make sure to take some notes of some of the brilliant storage and decorative ideas that you can steal for … Read More...
Free pattern: Pocket tote library bag
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a free pattern for sewing a pocket tote that would make a perfect library bag! Of course it would also make a great pool bag or busy bag for a long road trip. The … Read More...