Reach for the Stars! And also reach for your paints and create a lovely journal page. You can find a video tutorial for making this mixed media page as well as a free digital stamp of this sweet girl over … Read More...
Tutorial: Everyday superhero upcycled dad’s shirt pillow
Jennifer Davey shares a tutorial Therm O Web
Show dad that he is your everyday superhero with this upcycled shirt pillow! Jennifer Davey shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make one. If you don’t have a … Read More...
Knit a Fun Washcloth that Makes a Great Gift
I’ve probably said it, oh, about a million times, that I love knitting washcloths because they’re a great way to try out new stitch patterns but they are also infinitely useful and totally giftable.
That’s especially the case with Knot … Read More...
Project: Block Printed Napkins with Carved Stamps
Add a rustic look to your home with cool custom stamped table linens. You can find some tips and tricks for sketching, carving and blocking print on fabric with your own hand carved stamps over on the Sugar and Charm … Read More...
8 Fun Things to Make with Fleece
Fleece is a versatile and inexpensive fabric that has been around for a long time, but lately it’s taken a back seat in the crafting world. However, fleece is still a great fabric to work with and has many different … Read More...
Tutorial: Table setting placemat
The appliques on this placemat look just like a simple geometric design, but they’re actually there to help kids learn how to set a table. Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial for making one. A hexagon in the … Read More...
10 Organizing Ideas from REAL Ikea Craft Rooms
We all know that Ikea has functional and beautiful storage solutions, the questions is how best to use them in our scrap rooms?
Jennifer Priest showcases 10 of the BEST IKEA Craft Rooms plus great ideas for organizing craft supplies … Read More...
Tutorial: Earphone Caddy from Clay
I may spend most of my days making polymer clay
beads and canes but one of the things I try to push to people is how useful it is for other, day to day, uses. Make little dishes, holders, grips, … Read More...
Recycled lace mushrooms
Pop on over to the blog Todolwen to see great photos of these little mushrooms made from recycled lace doilies and little vases. They may be available on her Etsy store so be sure to check there if you would … Read More...
Tutorial: Button heart keepsake
This button heart keepsake is a great way to use up those odd buttons in your button stash! Cami shares a tutorial on her blog, Tidbits. It has a necklace chain attached so you can hang it from a hook … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel jewelry clutch organizer
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for sewing this travel jewelry clutch. Inside are all storage spots for all the types of jewelry you might bring with you on a trip. There’s … Read More...
Sand Pudding Cups
photo credit: Food Fun Family
I’m ready to hit the beach, but the weather feels like winter is coming back. It is snowing in parts of Maine. These cute sand pudding cups are a great dessert to make with your … Read More...
Brownie Popsicles
photo credit: Chickabug
OMG! Cue shrieking of teenage girl! How cute are these brownies that look like popsicles?! Okay! Small things amuse small minds, but seriously these would be adorable at a summer party. Heather at Chickabug shares how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas laundry hamper with removable liner
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this canvas laundry hamper with removable liner. The liner is a simple drawstring bag made from a quilting weight cotton. The outside is made from a sturdy canvas, with dowels set into the sides … Read More...
Candy Dipped Marshmallow Diploma Pops
photo credit: Wilson
A great treat for graduation party for Kindergarten to College. These will be adorable on the dessert table or as parting gifts for guests. If you still have to send out invitations, these would be cute to … Read More...
Easy Meatball Sliders
photo credit: Home. Made. Interest.
Whether entertaining for a special event, having a barbecue or need snacks for watching the games, these meatball sliders will fill the roll. These easy to make sliders are ready in 30 minutes from start … Read More...
8 Ways to Craft with Thumb Tacks
The trusty old thumb tack has been used for years in office spaces, but this post with get your brain spinning with the possibilities those little things have. From a whole new texture on your crafts to an easier way … Read More...
Hot air balloon decor
Isn’t this beautiful? Hot air balloons could be great for all sorts of temporary party decor to every day festive summer or kid’s room decorations. Pop on over to the blog Kate Aspen to see a bunch of ideas for … Read More...
What ways do you use wax paper?
Wax paper is one of those items that we probably all have in our kitchens. While it’s best known for it’s roll in baking and helping to make clean up easier, there are so many other things that the paper … Read More...
Giveaway: The Knitter’s Book of Knowledge
Congratulations, Terry!
A couple of weeks ago I told you about The Knitter’s Book of Knowledge, a huge and detailed volume covering a whole bunch of knitting techniques from Debbie Bliss.
This book would be great for a newish … Read More...