What a beautiful dessert to show off those lovely berries of the summer. This dessert is so easy to make and yet works for a backyard barbecue or an elegant party. It’s all in how you present it. I love … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew American flag table runner
Amy from The Idea Room shows how you can make this American flag table runner – with no sewing required. The design looks like a stitched flag, but it’s made with paint and stencil. So easy and so festive!
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Two fun recycled material summertime party games
I am definitely making these for my next summertime party. OK actually I am going to make the first one probably halfway through the first party after my guests have had their first beer. I will have a handful of … Read More...
4th of July Dessert Hacks
It is almost the 4th of July and You want to bake and cook spectacular items for the holiday barbecue, picnic or potluck, but don’t have the time. This seems to happen to me a lot. I’ve learned from many … Read More...
Baked Banana Bread Donuts
Classic banana bread meets the donut shape. A great breakfast or even snack to enjoy with your coffee, tea or milk. We don’t have donuts often, but they are fun to enjoy on occasion. Elsa Brobbery from The Whinery shares … Read More...
Free Pattern – Ocean and Sailboat Key Holder
The photograph doesn’t do this pattern any justice. It’s adorable and of course it’s totally practical. You can grab the free pattern over at Aokcorral.com. This would make a cute hair band holder for my daughter whose bedroom is … Read More...
DIY Pinata T-shirt
What a fun alternative to a traditional Pinata. Pop this shirt on someone fit and fast and let the kids chase them down. I know a few dads who would love to be the live bait for this game. You … Read More...
If You Can Crochet A Granny Square You Can Make This Top
If you are looking for an Easy project then this is the one to try. This pattern shows you how to use 2 oversized Granny squares and a few extra rows of stitches to make this adorable lace mess top. … Read More...
Where to find swimwear fabric & supplies online
The hardest part of sewing swimwear is just sourcing your supplies. You can probably buy some of it locally, but you’ll probably need to check online sources to find everything you need. Heather from Closet Case Files has collected … Read More...
25 Patriotic Crafts to Celebrate the 4th!
Decorate your home with one or more of these fun patriotic crafts just in time for the 4th of July! Angie from The Country Chic Cottage rounded up this great collection of Americana crafts to make this summer for your … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Fourth of July Image
Healthy Cinnamon Roll Overnight Dessert Oats
As much as I would love to eat cinnamon rolls for breakfast everyday, it isn’t feasible or healthy. Now I can have the flavors, but healthier and will give me the energy boost I need in the morning. I really … Read More...
Tutorial: Frayed edge picnic blanket
The frayed edges of this picnic blanket gives it an aged and timeless charm. Roxanne from PenSeb & Rox shows how you can make one. She used an old tablecloth and some denim from her stash, but you can make … Read More...
Inspiration for Travel Memory Keeping
It’s the travel season, and if you want to have a plan of attack for all your current and previous travel photos, check out this post from Carrie Owens.
She’s a photographer and sometimes scrapbooker, and she is embarking on … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Easy fringe neck detail for t-shirts and dresses
Oh, I am loving the fringe on these 4th of July dresses! Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to add that detail to a dress or t-shirt. It’s just a few extra steps added to finishing … Read More...
Grape Ape Popsicles
When I think of Grape Ape, I think of the cartoon. Apparently, there is a drink called the Grape Ape. Probably a good thing I didn’t know about that in my college days. Bring back those days with your friends … Read More...
4th of July Rice Krispie Treat Shot Glasses
photo credit: The Watering Mouth
Create these fun shot glasses for your drinks or the kids glasses of milk this 4th of July holiday evening. You and the kids can create these shot glasses together and they can use them … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Magical tooth fairy pillow
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a magical tooth fairy pillow. The pillow itself is a simple tooth shape with a pocket on the back. She used an embroidery machine to add the fairy design to … Read More...
Water Colored Painted Ice Cream Cone
With all the fun ice cream flavors, you can’t serve it in a boring cone. I’m always looking for way for kids to play with their food, especially during the summer time. Nicole at Tikkido shows how you can water … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sewing sweater knits
Make a sweater in a day, without knitting or crocheting a stitch? Yes, you can do it with sweater knit fabric and a sewing machine. Sweater knit fabric is quite different from woven fabrics – and also different from t-shirt … Read More...