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If you’ve ever looked at knitting or crochet patterns on Pinterest, you’ve probably seen patterns from the Velvet Acorn.
Designer Heidi May has hundreds of patterns she sells on etsy, which are inspired by nature and styled beautifully and usually … Read More...
Aren’t these DIY Pet Rock Printables amazingly cute? A fun activity for the kids on a hot, sunny afternoon. Can’t find the best smooth, round stones? Check out your local garden center – they’re bound to have some!
Hey Indie Craft Business Owners! I know running your own business can be super tough, which is why I wanted to share this great post by Holly Reisem Hanna with you guys! Holly put together a post with a list … Read More...
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for making her Boho Chic Tunic. It’s an easy style of top to make, and is so pretty to wear. Make it from a lightweight fabric that has nice drape, … Read More...
Add easy color, texture and pattern to your stamped designs by using a paper piecing technique. Stamp your images on pattern papers that has tiny designs and then cut them out and piece them together, like a jigsaw puzzle. You … Read More...
Lori is the winner!
If you want to learn how to take control of knitting patterns and make projects that better suit your body type, you should check out Margaret Hubert’s Customize Your Knitting.
The book covers the basics … Read More...
Fractions are sometimes a hard concept for kids to understand, and the more visual we can make things the more we can help them get what fraction equivalents really look like.
These cute fraction flowers from Teach Beside Me are … Read More...
SewVery shows how you can make a simple all-purpose headband out of knit fabric. It’s wide on top but pleated at the bottom so it’s comfortable at the base of your head. The stretch of the knit will help the … Read More...
Isn’t this a fun idea? A summer scrapbook mini-album in the shape of an ice-cream cone! What better shape to capture summer?
… Read More...Get all the steps in this detailed tutorial by Virginia Nebel, and make one, or a whole bunch
Who couldn’t use a little extra seating around their house? A few of these square tufted cushions will do the trick! And, they stack neatly when not in use. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. They are cute as … Read More...
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can sew a Summer Sling Bag to take along on your summer adventures. Whether you’ve got travel plans or will be spending the summer around town, this bag is lightweight and easy to … Read More...
A while ago we showed you how to make a cute half watermelon cake by Cute Simple Stuff. Here is the link to the watermelon cake article:
But what did she make with the other half? This cute rainbow cake … Read More...
I often hear there’s a g-l-u-t of quilting books on the market, like that’s a bad thing. The thinking, I imagine, is it’s all been covered. The basics have, yes, however each author brings their own perspective to the process. … Read More...
Here is another cute idea to add some fun to that plain cup of milk. Add some sprinkles dipped in a chocolate rim around the cup. Jennifer at Jennifer Cooks created this fun idea for her son’s birthday party sleepover. … Read More...
If you have a girl in dance or gymnastics, chances are you’ve bought a lot of leotards. Did you know you can sew them yourself? Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can sew … Read More...
photo credit: The Harvest Kitchen
Besides pasta salads, the classic potato salad is a signature side dish for potlucks, barbecues, and picnics. Here is a new twist on the potato salad for your summer outings. This colorful potato salad with … Read More...
photo credit: The Kitchen is My Playground
Pancakes! One of the best breakfast items on a lazy weekend morning. Unless, you are the one making the pancakes. Tracey at The Kitchen is My Playground has created a fluffy buttermilk pancake … Read More...
Once this craft is made the real fun begins when the kids use the sidewalk chalk to create brightly colored drawings outdoors.
Sidewalk chalk is a great way to entertain the kids and you don’t need to … Read More...
I love pineapple and rosewater, so this recipe is making me salivate.
Mix all the ingredients together to form a thick paste. Add enough rose water to make the paste spreadable. Apply to your face for 15-20 mins. Rinse well … Read More...
This video tutorial is for a DIY Batman mask/hat. Batman is a great addition to your pattern stash as he never seems to go out of fashion. Batman you will ALWAYS be cool in our house.
Looking for more Batman … Read More...
