A while ago we showed you how to make a cute half watermelon cake by Cute Simple Stuff. Here is the link to the watermelon cake article:
But what did she make with the other half? This cute rainbow cake … Read More...
Inspiration: Charly & Wilbur mini quilt
I often hear there’s a g-l-u-t of quilting books on the market, like that’s a bad thing. The thinking, I imagine, is it’s all been covered. The basics have, yes, however each author brings their own perspective to the process. … Read More...
Sprinkled Dipped Cups
Here is another cute idea to add some fun to that plain cup of milk. Add some sprinkles dipped in a chocolate rim around the cup. Jennifer at Jennifer Cooks created this fun idea for her son’s birthday party sleepover. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Draft and sew a girls’ leotard
If you have a girl in dance or gymnastics, chances are you’ve bought a lot of leotards. Did you know you can sew them yourself? Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can sew … Read More...
Mexican Potato Salad
photo credit: The Harvest Kitchen
Besides pasta salads, the classic potato salad is a signature side dish for potlucks, barbecues, and picnics. Here is a new twist on the potato salad for your summer outings. This colorful potato salad with … Read More...
Fluffy Baked Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
photo credit: The Kitchen is My Playground
Pancakes! One of the best breakfast items on a lazy weekend morning. Unless, you are the one making the pancakes. Tracey at The Kitchen is My Playground has created a fluffy buttermilk pancake … Read More...
How To Make DIY Sidewalk Chalk – It’s so Easy!
Once this craft is made the real fun begins when the kids use the sidewalk chalk to create brightly colored drawings outdoors.
Sidewalk chalk is a great way to entertain the kids and you don’t need to … Read More...
Loose Skin? Try This DIY Recipe
I love pineapple and rosewater, so this recipe is making me salivate.
Mix all the ingredients together to form a thick paste. Add enough rose water to make the paste spreadable. Apply to your face for 15-20 mins. Rinse well … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Batman Strikes Again!
This video tutorial is for a DIY Batman mask/hat. Batman is a great addition to your pattern stash as he never seems to go out of fashion. Batman you will ALWAYS be cool in our house.
Looking for more Batman … Read More...
21 Fruit Themed Projects to Sew
With pineapples, watermelon and other fruits being such a trendy icon for the Summer, I just had to share this roundup of 21 cute sewing projects that are fruit themed!
The pineapple has been trending for a while now, but … Read More...
Project: Beach Umbrella Card
Life’s a Beach! The Frugal Crafter will show you how to turn a circle of pattern paper into a cute beach umbrella and how to selectively die cut a frame design for this fun summery Hawaii beach card. Visit her … Read More...
Dos & Dont’s for Cleaning Your Cricut
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Tips of what to do and not do in cleaning your Cricut Explore
to keep it in top shape and running smoothly whenever you need it.
Watch the video to learn how to clean your machine, and learn top … Read More...
Tip: Design Principles for Easier Card Layouts
If you have trouble coming up with your own card designs or need an easy and eye appealing way to lay out your cards trying using some basic design principles. Like the rule of three, using odd numbers of images … Read More...
Tutorial: Frayed ruffle pillowcase
Cami from Tidbits shares a tutorial for making these beautiful frayed ruffle pillowcases. The frayed edges give such a soft finish! They make pretty throw pillows for your living room or porch, and they’d also make nice accent pieces for … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans patchwork bag
Recycled jeans make beautiful patchwork! And Jill from Creating My Way To Success used that recycled denim patchwork to make an awesome for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how. The strap is a recycled jeans waistband (how clever is … Read More...
Check Out These Cute Cross Stitch Sea Creatures and Pirates
I’m really starting to love the DMC blog, Common Thread, which not only has cute, free, downloadable cross-stitch charts, but lots of other cute projects using thread and yarn as well.
They recently posted a set of sea creatures and … Read More...
Purse – Embroidered Jacket Upcycle
I love how this jacket looks and is styled. Obviously your jacket is not going to come out the same as this one was made using an old bag. But I still wanted to share it with you so that … Read More...
5 Of The Best Finding Dory Crochet Patterns
I must admit I haven’t seen this Movie but my Children have and they loved it. It is set to take over the world. Okay not really take it over but it’s going to be popular that is for sure. … Read More...
Rustic Outdoor Bridal Shower
This rustic outdoor Bridal shower party has been decorated using natural woods and brown and green hues of soft color. This would be a perfect theme for a country style party. Use lot’s of woods and brass to complete the … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Stamped Flower Tag
Using unusual items like dry wall tape and water coloring over a light stamped images for a hand painted look Jen Engle designed this cool mixed media flower tag and shares a video tutorial on her blog Mixed Media Jenn.… Read More...