Looking for something cool to stitch for summer? Why not make an ice cream treat that won’t melt in the summer sun. Looking for DMC Threads Check out DMC’s website
Here are some fun free cross stitch patterns for … Read More...
Nutella Stuffed Cookie Pie
Need a dessert for a potluck or barbecue, but can’t decide between cookies or baking a pie? You can make both. Marsha at Marsha’s Baking Addiction has your solution. These mini stuffed cookie pies would be perfect at a picnic, … Read More...
Free pattern: Effortless Trixie Dress
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a free pattern for her Effortless Trixie Dress. The dress has cap sleeves, a swingy tent shape, and a handkerhief hem. Ties give it gentle shaping at the waist. Her free pattern makes a … Read More...
Easy Driftwood Pot Tutorial
Learn how to make a pretty container for a house plant or decor for your porch out of driftwood! Zoe Feast shared this on her blog, Creative in Chicago. She is basically the queen of driftwood projects in my opinion, … Read More...
Don’t Let Summer Boredom Get the Better of Your Kids
Summer vacation can be a fun time for kids, but maybe not so much for parents. While it’s a great vacation time for them, it’s not too long before they are claiming they are bored and have nothing to do. … Read More...
30 Frugal Meal Ideas
Most of us have a time in our life when we were on a very tight budget and Ramen noodles was a food staple. You really shouldn’t live on Ramen alone, but sometimes you do what you have to do. … Read More...
Free Latch Hook Chart – Mondarin
My son has being painting like this in class so it was no wonder It popped out to me. I am not sure about hooking straight lines but this looks like lot’s of fun to make and do. Almost like … Read More...
DIY – Kerplunk Game
This game is made using Recycled Toilet rolls and straws. It is the perfect game to enhance pincher skill and other Fine motor skills. Great for all ages but do be careful of the little beads with little kids. DIY … Read More...
Adult Luau Party Ideas
It’s been way to long since we have had a Hawaiian themed party in this house. I still have the pineapple and coconut cups we had at our 25th birthday party. I think it was 25? it was a while … Read More...
DIY Exotic Indian Chai Bath Bomb Recipe
What you need
1 1/4 cups of Baking soda or Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 cup of Citric acid
2 tsp of Almond Oil or Apricot kernel oil
1/2 tbs of Water
1/8 cup of Milk powder
1/4 tsp of Cinnamon, … Read More...
Project: Corset Card
This laced up coreset card is so pretty and unique! It’s made using two strips of a border edge punch laced up with ribbon. You can find the step by step for making it over on the May Arts blog.… Read More...
Set Up Your Craft Show Booth Quickly
Participating in craft shows can be a great way to get your handmade products out into the world and connect with potential customers. However, setting up your booth for a craft show can be a daunting task, especially if you … Read More...
Tips for sewing perfect buttonholes
Raise your hand if you’re scared of sewing buttonholes! My hand is partially raised. I’m not scared of them, but I don’t exactly look forward to them, either. If they end up looking wonky, they’re such a pain to rip … Read More...
The Best FREE Printable Paper Crafts just for DAD
There are printables, and then there are printables! Check out this blog post for some of the very best free printable card ideas for Father’s Day. There is a huge variety of different printables you can use for Dad. All … Read More...
Polymer Clay Coil Bowl with Tiny Goldfish
Penni Jo, of Best Flexible Molds, has a cute bowl project.
Creating a coil bowl using scrap fabric is a great way to upcycle old materials and give them new life. In this project, we take it a step … Read More...
Pool Party Cookies
photo credit: The Decorated Cookie
Seems like the Teddy Graham Cracker bears have the life. They are always lounging on beach cupcakes or cookies and now they get to swim and float in the pool. These cute pool party cookies … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl bottom market tote
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a market tote with a vinyl bottom. The vinyl bottom helps protect the fabric – and your bag’s contents – from dirt and moisture on the ground. The bag has … Read More...
Berry Cheesecake Shooters Pie Crumble
photo credit: Cook. Craft. Love.
I was thinking I had more time for 4th of July items, but the months seem to be flying by. These cheesecake shooters would also be great for Father’s Day, besides the 4th of July. … Read More...
Dark Chocolate Mint Milkshakes
photo credit: Peas and Peonies
I love my mint garden and using the fresh mint in teas, but I think I might enjoy it even more in this milkshake. The perfect milkshake for those that love the chocolate and mint … Read More...
Tutorial: 30 minute fabric basket
Fabric baskets like this one be put to use in any room of the house! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how you can sew one up. It’s a quick satisfying project you can make in just 30 … Read More...