Brusho is a water color powder that is popular for painting background by Sandy Allnock decided to experiment with it and see if she could use it to paint some animal stamps. The results have a bit of a rustic, … Read More...
Ice Cream Shrub Soda
To booze or not to booze, that is your decision. Here is a sweet drink to celebrate the 4th of July with. As always with the holidays, be responsible. More so this holiday where there are also explosives involved. Don’t … Read More...
Patriotic Cream Cheese Decorated Brownies
photo credit: Happier Than a Pig in Mud
This brownie is perfect for the 4th of July, but you could write any message on the brownie. You could even let the kids go wild and decorate and write their own … Read More...
How to make a scrap yarn American Flag decoration
If you have a stash of yarn and looking to make a BIG yet super easy 4th of July decoration why not grab your red, white and blue yarn and pop on over to the blog Stitch and Unwind for … Read More...
Tutorial: Double pot holder with pockets
Why do they make pot holders so small, when pans tend to be so big? Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a generously sized double oven mitt. There are pockets at either end to … Read More...
How to make an embossed recycled plastic bracelet
Plastic packaging is a great source for jewelry making supplies and embossing is a great way to get designs on plastic. along with the tutorial there is a great tip for what paint to use as well! Pop on over … Read More...
Mediterranean Hummus Tostados
photo credit: Maebells
When the weather is warm, my appetite is limited. If only, it was like that in the winter too! Anyways, I tend to nibble or eat smaller meals. This tostados is perfect for a meal or make … Read More...
Arnold Palmer Cupcakes
photo credit: A Nerd Cooks
My two favorite drinks in the summer are ice tea and lemonade. I also like to combine the two, which to some is known as half and half and also Arnold Palmer. Now I can … Read More...
Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe
photo credit: Baking Beauty
Call me cheap, but it amazes me how much people spend on their coffee or favorite cold beverage at the coffee shop. Don’t get me wrong, I have my own demons at the craft store! Thank … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Easy upcycled t-shirt dress
Beckie at Infarrantly Creative shows how you can make this cute 4th of July dress out of upcycled t-shirts. She found all of the shirts she needed at the thrift store (including the one with the 4th of July design … Read More...
Red, White, and Blue Oreo Pops
Here is a sweet treat that you could use to decorate your 4th of July dessert tables with. Your guests can enjoy them for dessert or you can wrap them up and give them away as parting gifts. Either way, … Read More...
British Eccles Cakes – The Easy Way
I am sure the Queen would be very proud of these easy to make Eccles cakes. Not only are they easy to make, they taste great too! I actually made a double batch and popped them in the freezer (uncooked) ready to go when guests pop over.
Pattern Inspiration: Cross-Stitch Constellations
There is no pattern to go with these lovely stitched constellations from Miniature Rhino, but it wouldn’t be too hard to find a star chart for the constellations you want to stitch and make them freehand.
Hers include things like … Read More...
Do You Know the Velvet Acorn?
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...
DIY Pet Rock Printables
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!
A HUGE List of Free Resources to Help Run Your Indie Business
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...
Free pattern: Boho Chic Tunic
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...
Technique: Paper Piecing
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...
Giveaway: Customize Your Knitting
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...
Teach Kids Fractions with These Fun Flowers
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...