This painting project shows you how to make fun art work using toy cars and poster paints.
Start by spreading layers of different colored paints onto the paper.
Allow your child to run the toy car through the paint to … Read More...
Indian Edgeing Stitch
This stitch is great for a border around a centre pattern or just on it’s own on the bottom of a frock or blouse. I know I keep saying it but this stitch is perfect for the current bohemian gypsy … Read More...
Why You Should Be Wearing Copper Jewelry
Copper jewelry is one of the best metals that you can wear because it offers many different powerful healing effects/benefits. In fact, copper has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal benefits, and it continues to be utilized … Read More...
Projects: 20 Ideas for Washi Tape
There are so many things you can do with Washi Tape! It’s great for any type of paper crafting from cards to scrapbooks but you can also use it to make wall and home decor projects, cover a cell phone … Read More...
Five Free Printables for the Fourth of July
There’s still time to decorate your home, planner or scrapbook for July 4th! Grab these Free Patriotic 4th of July Printables today!
Above you’ll see nautical prints for your mantel. Get them at the link below. Looking for Patriotic paper, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 4th of July Stars Quilt Block
This red, white and blue quilt made by Allison, of Cluck Cluck Sew, is the perfect decor for the 4th of July. It’s very little fuss for a big impact. Though she made this a few years back, it bears … Read More...
NEW Coloring Books For Water Colors – Giveaway!
Coloring in books have just got more advanced with a whole new range or coloring in books for use with Water color paints!
I really love the idea of these books, cause whilst I enjoy being creative I also enjoy … Read More...
Technique: Distress Crayon Background for a Masculine Stamped Tag
Using Distress Crayons Shelly Hickox got a cool artsy background for this masculine stamped tag. Visit her blog, Stamptramp and she’ll show you how she did it.
-Heather
How to make an action figure bookend
I’ve seen quite a number of bookends made with toy animals but this one made with an action figure cut in half is so fun! Pop on over to the blog Make Fun creating for an illustrated tutorial on how … Read More...
Surprise Inside Rainbow Ice Cream Slice
We have shared many cake and cupcake recipes with a surprise inside. Forgive me, I can’t remember if we have done ice cream surprises before. The heart is made from chocolate mousse and Dini from The Flavor Bender shows you … Read More...
16 Easy 4th of July Recipes with only Three Ingredients
It’s almost the 4th of July, and this year I’m really behind schedule. Luckily, Buzzfeed has 16 easy recipes that only uses 3 ingredients to help me and hopefully others. Some of these we have featured in the past, but … Read More...
Silkscreens and Polymer Clay
In my high school and early college years, I worked with printing companies as a part time job. Most of the imprints we did used screens in some forms and it was always neat to see the process of getting … Read More...
Why you might give a vintage sewing machine a try
Vintage sewing machine or a new sewing machine. Which side do you fall on? Personally, I like them both. But if you’re considering whether or not to give a vintage sewing machine a try, So Sew Easy has just published … Read More...
Blueberry Zucchini Snack Cake with Lemon Buttercream
Cake for breakfast? Why not, especially when it has both a fruit and a vegetable included. This is a great summer item using all the fresh items this time of year, but can be made anytime of the year. Sue … Read More...
How to Cross Stitch on Crochet
Most of the time most people cross stitch on Aida or other fabric, but there are lots of other ways to add cross stitch to projects that started out with a different craft.
For example, you can cross stitch on … Read More...
Create a Magical Fairy Land with these 10 Crafts
Do you love fairy crafts? Then you must see the work of Tina O’Rourke. I recently found her blog and she has a collection a tutorials all about fairy crafts that are so magical! Most of these projects use basic … Read More...
DIY Crochet Halter Top Pattern
DIY Crochet Top: The Enchanted Halter. This halter top is perfect for a Bohemian skirt or for swim wear.
Need Crochet supplies and Yarn? We highly recommend Lionbrand for quality yarn and ongoing yarn sales and discounts. Make sure to … Read More...
DIY Adorable Pink Volkswagon Pinata
Oh my goodness! I am trying to think of a (valid) reason to have a party just so I can make this amazing candy storage vessel. It is so adorable there is no way I would actually let anyone bash … Read More...
How To Make a DIY, No Sew, Stamped Blanket with a Potato
Learn how to make a no sew modern stamped blanket by using potatoes as your stamping medium! Yes, I did say potatoes!
If you thought potato stamping was only for kids, think again! Because you can use them to make … Read More...
Project: Magic Card
This fun magic card has a simple plain design on the outside but when the recipient pulls on the tab it reveals an amazing colorful card. It’s magical! Head on over to Stampin’ Up’s Youtube for a video tutorial.
-Heather