These pocket placemats are made for summertime outdoor dining! They’re made from oilcloth that wipes clean easily and there’s a pocket where you can tuck a napkin. The pocket keeps your napkin handy but also keeps it from blowing away. … Read More...
Review and Project: Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers
Looking for a new way to water color? Jessie Banks gives her first impressions and a review of the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers along with a quick project tutorial using them over on her blog. Click here to … Read More...
8 Summer Activities Your Kids Will Love
We’re about halfway through the Summer vacation. Have you started hearing those dreaded words “Mom, we’re bored!” ? If so, you may want to try out some of these ideas. If not, they may be worth the effort just to … Read More...
Feature Friday: IndiPendants Jewelry
Today’s Feature Friday post is for the Etsy shop IndiPendants Jewelry. The pride themselves in being unique, original designs for “IndiPendant” people. The shop is run by owner, Julia Belle who is the solo artist at Indipendants Jewelry. She loves … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt or fabric feather mobile
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make this wonderful felt feather mobile. You could also use cotton fabric if you use fusible webbing to make the fabric double-sided and less likely to fray. You’ll need a sewing … Read More...
Ideas for Scrapbook Pages with an Americana Style
Do you love the Americana style? Well here’s some good news! It’s great for telling scrapbook page stories of home, history, travel and even sports.
Find examples of seven scrapbook pages using the Americana style, as well as a pin … Read More...
Tutorial: Circle sit-upon
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a simple circle sit-upon. The vinyl mat will give a clean spot on the ground to sit while you’re out at a park. They’re also … Read More...
Summer Coquito/Rum and Coconut Cocktail Popsicles
photo credit: The Noshery
When you need a drink during the summer, just go to your freezer and pull out one of these pops. Adults enjoy popsicles as much as the kids and this adult flavored pop would be perfect … Read More...
Knit a Super Cute Hooded Towel for a Toddler
I almost wish my little one (who is about to turn seven!) were a little littler so that I could make her this super cute toddler towel.
The Rub-a-Dub Squeaky Clean Toddler Hooded Towel, designed by Jodi Roush for … Read More...
Lavender Vanilla Cupcakes
photo credit: Bests and Bites
If you love the smell of lavender, you may want to try these cupcakes. Easy cupcakes that are elegant for a bridal shower or even to serve at your guests for your DIY wedding. Molly … Read More...
Free pattern: Knot Bow Romper
Shelly from Coral & Co. has a free pattern for this little girl’s Knot Bow Romper. It sews up quickly and the knots at the shoulder give it some flexibility in fit, which is always a good thing when sewing … Read More...
Easy Pizza Sliders
photo credit: sugar and soul
Here is a great idea for an easy dinner, snacks for watching the Olympics or ball games, or an appetizer. Rebecca at Sugar and Soul shares how to create this easy recipe along with a … Read More...
Adorable Cross Stitch Patterns from Country Living Magazine
I don’t read Country Living, but I followed a link on Pinterest for a really cute Mason jar cross-stitch chart and realized they have a whole page with more than a dozen free cross-stitch patterns.
As you might imagine, they … Read More...
How to make a portable grill
I had no idea you could make a portable grill from a clay pot. Along with a great tutorial on how to make a portable grill at the blog Our Peaceful Planet that Nancy sent in there is also patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled denim IKEA chair
Oh, this chair!! It’s an IKEA Skruvsta chair recovered in upcycled denim. The IKEA hack is by Claire from Pillar Box Blue, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Her method will work with any chair, though … Read More...
No Churn Marshmallow Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Summer means lots of popsicles and ice cream. The price can add up, if you are trying to keep the freezer full or going to get ice cream. I’m loving all the no churn ice cream recipes that pop up … Read More...
8 Fun Flamingo Crafts
Flamingos, with their tall and striking pink feathers, have become a trend in recent years.
From home decor to clothing and accessories, these birds have taken the world by storm.
However, not all flamingo-themed items are created equal, with some … Read More...
Chevron Patterned Garden Lattice
Looking to add some height and dimension to your garden? A lattice can be just the thing you are looking for, but this one isn’t the lattice your grandma has. Adding a little chevron pattern to the design is just … Read More...
DIY This Whimsical Curiosity Cabinet
If you want to add a touch of whimsy to your home, look no further than this DIY curiosity cabinet by Mark Montano! Mark used paint, book pages and a dollar store mirror to makeover a basic old cabinet and … Read More...
Maple Almond Granola Bowls
Here is a easy breakfast, snack or even dinner to whip up during those busy summer days. Jenn at Peas & Crayons shares how to make the delicious maple almond granola for this bowl or just for snacks and then … Read More...