For the first time ever, Pantone has chosen two colours for 2016; Rose Quartz, a warm pastel pink, and Serenity, a soft tranquil blue. Rose Quartz and Serenity were chosen by Pantone this year as an antidote to … Read More...
How to Make Fabric Labels at Home
Here is a step by step video tutorial for how to make fabric labels at home, by Domenica Tootell at Easy Sewing For Beginners. Domenica also includes a step by step photo tutorial along with a downloadable PDF as well.… Read More...
Technique: Mirror Image Stamping
If you’ve got a stamp but you’d like it facing the opposite direction then this technique is for you. Jennifer McGuire has a couple of different ways to use a MISTI stamping tool and a large clear stamp for an … Read More...
Berry Seed Bead Necklace
A whimsical piece of jewelry is just what you will get from this post. Borei Designs has a great step-by-step tutorial for making a necklace of blackberry or raspberry beads (depending on your color choice). Take it up a notch … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy Breezy Swimsuit Cover Up Skirt
This cover up skirt is just the thing to pull on over a swimsuit when you’re en route to the pool! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making one. It’s a simple gathered skirt … Read More...
Monsters Inc Inspired Footprint Father’s Day Card
Such a cute take on footprint and hand print art! If Monsters’ Inc is a favorite in your house, this could be a fun idea for a DIY Father’s Day card this year.
… Read More...Older kids can even make the monsters
Project: Floral Bouquet Card
Make a wonderful floral bouquet card by wrapping some stamped flowers in tissue paper and tying with twine. Click here for a video tutorial from Effie on The Ton Stamps blog.
-Heather
Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Corn
photo credit: Dad With a Pan
Nothing like fresh corn on the cob! Whether it is steamed or grilled, it is the perfect vegetable for a summer dinner. Of course, bacon lovers gotta have their bacon! How about trying some … Read More...
Free pattern: Convertible backpack tote
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for the convertible purse backpack. The straps are long enough to carry on your shoulder when it’s a tote. But when you want to carry it completely hands-free it converts to … Read More...
Strawberry Shortcake Cake Pops
Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts after going strawberry picking. Nothing like fresh strawberries with a little sugar to create that natural syrup, topped on biscuits and fresh whip cream. Heaven on a plate. Cathy at Lemon Tree … Read More...
Stitch Up Some Ice Cream that Won’t Melt
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...