This time of year we love doing all sorts of things with chalk, but I never thought to make a sidewalk chalk rake before.
It’s a fun little engineering project for kids that comes together quickly and gives you the … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjustable drink wrap
A cold drink in hand makes hanging out by the pool or on your patio is one of the simple joys of summer. Katie from Bite Sized Biggie jumps into Polka Dot Chair’s Summer Sewing Series with a tutorial showing … Read More...
The Psychology of Sales at a Craft Show
Craft fairs can be exciting and daunting at the same time, especially if you’re a first-timer. The idea of displaying your handmade goods, chatting with potential customers, and making sales can be thrilling, but it can also be nerve-wracking to … Read More...
We have a winner | Kin-Cha-Ku bag pattern
Congratulations Brenda, you are the winner of my May is For Makers contest for the Kin-Cha-Ku Patchwork bag pattern. See the giveaway post here. See below her comment, number six.
… Read More...Good Morning Scarlett! I have been following along with
Free pattern: The Curvy Clutch
Pink Door Fabrics shares a free sewing pattern for their Curvy Clutch. This pretty little purse is made from 3 fat quarters. It has a zipper top and darts at the bottom for shaping. Their version is trimmed with … Read More...
DIY Cardboard Box City
Before you throw away your cardboard boxes let the kids create a play scene. This shallow box contains a farm and trains. You could build a car track, city or even an aiport. Cardboard Box World.
DIY Elf Hat – Do You Speak Elfin?
How to crochet a big, billowy hood like the one elf character Tauriel wears in the Hobbit movies. With a slight different shade of green this could be Merida’s Hood from Brave! Hoods are a great accessory especially when you … Read More...
DIY Graduation Party Servers
Nothing says Graduation better than candy and glitter! Oh and the word GRAD literally spelt out on the table for everyone to see. You can grab the tutorial on how to make the Cardboard letter trays by visiting this link. … Read More...
8 Free Tim Burton Adult Coloring Book Page Printables
Are you a Tim Burton
fan? Then you will love these adult coloring pages!
From HalloweenCostumes.com, they created and shared 8 pages inspired by Tim Burton movies and they are free to download. Each one features a different movie, like … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping on Vegan Leather
SnapPap paper is made of paper and synthetics but has the look and feel of leather. This cool product out of Germany can be used to make all sorts of projects and is perfect for vegans, vegetarians or those who … Read More...
Islamic Cross Stitch Patterns for Ramadan
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, begins June 5, so I wanted to look around for some Islamic cross stitch patterns to share. Many of these sites are not in English, but the designs are beautiful and worth sharing.
Tutorial: Mexican blanket floor pillows
Allison at Dream a Little Bigger shows how you can create these Mexican blanket floor pillows. They’re quick to sew and provide extra seating for impromptu gatherings or TV night. The heavy fabric of the Mexican blanket makes the pillows … Read More...
20 Free Ways to Organize
… Read More...Ever feel like you need to get organized but don’t want to spend the money? Here are 20 Free Ways to Organize to help you out! All these DIYs use supplies and materials you probably already own, some of them
Free Sewing pattern: Girls racer back dress
Adriana from Hey June joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a free pattern for this girls’ racer back dress. It’s a great pattern for showing off a fun print! Her free pattern comes in girls … Read More...
DIY Pinata Cake
photo credit: Sprinkles for Breakfast
Give them an extra surprise for their birthday, with a cake filled with candy. This cake was created for Cinco De Mayo, but I say it would be perfect for any special occasion. You could … Read More...
Tick-Tock Shortbread
photo credit: Martin Poole
Is it time for tea? These cute shortbread cookies that are decorated like clocks would be a great addition to a tea party or an Alice in Wonderland party. Kim Morphew the guest chef for Sainsbury’s … Read More...
DIY Recycled Succulent Head Planter
I turned an old cosmetology head into a planter and I wanted to share it here with you guys!
This project is both creepy (I can admit it!) and cool. My Mom and I love decorating our porch and patio … Read More...
Tutorial: Car organizer caddy for the front or back seat
Make this car caddy to keep your car organized! It’ll keep all your road trip necessities organized and accessible. You can hang it from the back of the seat for people in the back seats to reach, or hang it … Read More...
Baked Donuts with Nutella Chocolate Gravy
photo credit: Chattavore
She had me at Nutella chocolate gravy! The donuts are just a bonus. Here is another donut recipe for National Donut day and hopefully getting you excited for the giveaway. Keep watching! I am now convinced I … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl lemon clutch purse
Ohhh, I am loving on this vinyl lemon clutch! It’s so retro and summer-y! Michelle from That Black Chic made it and she shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one, too. It’s outlined in … Read More...