Keep the harsh summer sun off of their tender young faces with this reversible fabric sun hat. It’s called the Schoolyard Sun Hat, and it’s a free sewing pattern from Red Brolly. The fabric hat can be easily tucked into … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for May
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If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought … Read More...
Are You Ready for Some Football Knitting (Again)?
Do you remember the Scoreboard Knitalong from last year? Maybe you took part in it?
The idea was to knit a scarf or cowl in two colors throughout the football season, with each row representing a point scored either by … Read More...
Jungle + 2 free quilt patterns
Brighten a child’s room with this mini quilt designed by Casey York for Windham Fabrics. This free downloadable project showcases Jackie Shapiro’s Jungle fabric line for French Bull.
If you want to make a larger quilt using Jungle, Windham … Read More...
Jewelry Made from Dehydrated Fruit
Resin jewelry designs are not exactly a new idea. However, have you ever thought of making a piece of jewelry from fruit? I’m not talking about clay molded to look like fruit. Real fruit made to wear. Sounds interesting, right? … Read More...
Free pattern: Easy swing dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for her Easy Swing Dress. It’s actually made using her free Raglan Easy Tee pattern, with just a few modifications to make it a dress. Her free pattern comes in a … Read More...
Get Rid of Desk Clutter from Machines & Cables
If you hate having your desk cluttered up with various machines like printers, scanners and electronic cutters, you’re going to want to run over to this post at Kevin & Amanda to see how they handled this pesky issue.
Plus … Read More...
Tutorial: Foiled Clay Mosaic Beads
This is a tutorial, from Katie of KatersAcres, for mosaic beads using foils. The effect is a faux dichroic glass one which is fun. A couple of notes: As Katie mentions at the start of the tutorial, it is … Read More...
An Industry in Transition – Glass Today
We’re having a bit of a crisis in the art glass industry. Bullseye Glass has had to suspend most of their production due to a cease and desist order by the governor of the state of Portland regarding the usage … Read More...
8 Delicious Recipes for Fresh Strawberries
Ah, the delightful arrival of strawberry season! As you wander through the bustling aisles of your local market, it’s hard to resist the allure of those plump, ruby-red berries beckoning from their baskets. If you’ve found yourself succumbing to their … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Gift Card Holder
Giving money or a gift to a grad (or anyone else celebrating an important occasion)? Here’s a fun Pop Up Gift Card Holder from The Frugal Crafter.
-Heather
I am a big fan of gift cards, I know lots … Read More...
Red, White, and Blue Marshmallow Wands
photo credit: Two Sisters Crafting
Here is a cute and fun dessert to make with the kids. Even better, you can grab some graham crackers and use them for s’mores too. A fun treat for your Memorial day or 4th … Read More...
4th of July Flag Brownie Recipe
photo credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen
Planning on bringing a brownie to the Memorial day barbecue, give it some patriotic flare. Use the recipe provided by Christin at Spicy Southern Kitchen or use your own brownie recipe and decorate it to … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls tank top
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for a girls basic tank top. It has classic lines and a slim fit that makes it a summertime wardrobe staple. Her free pattern comes in girls’ sizes 18 months – … Read More...
New Home Cookies
photo credit: Bake at 350
Do you know someone moving into their first home or have a new neighbor moving in next door. These cookies will make them feel welcomed into their new home. Maybe you are a realtor and … Read More...
How to make flair corkboards
I love when a project is pretty even if it isn’t being used for a practical purpose but when it can do both that is a really great design. Over at Awwe, Sam there is a great tutorial on how … Read More...
DIY Star Wars BB-8 Cupcakes
photo credit: Baking Mischief
BB-8 cupcakes for graduation? Yes, I know some kids that would love these for graduation and I think BB-8 would look cute with a graduation cap. If you are planning a Star Wars party this summer, … Read More...
How To Make Paper Beads
Looking for a fun craft for your kiddos to do while they are on Summer vacation? Paper beads are one of the most simple ways of jewelry making you can do and thanks to the versatility of it, you can … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing neoprene
Neoprene used to be just for wet suits, but more and more people are using it to make fasion clothing. Have you tried it yet? Check out this video by Tova from Professor Pincushion. She shows how to cut, sew, … Read More...
Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Lollipops
photo credit: Wanna Come With?
I can remember searching jacket pockets for butterscotch candy when I was little. I loved the sweet and buttery flavor of the hard candy. I still love that flavor today, and looking forward to making … Read More...