Do your kids do Summer Reading Club at the library? Make a library tote to help carry all the books they check out! Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at Make Something showing how to sew one. The bag … Read More...
What is the Summer Slide and How to Stop it
My daughter is 6 and she’s been out of school for about a week already. This long summer — 12 weeks! — is great for lots of fun and time together, but it’s easy to see how all that time … Read More...
Are You a Patient Crafter?
If you’ve been a knitter, or done any kind of crafting in front of other people, for any length of time, you’ve probably had someone say something to you along the lines of “I wish I had the patience for … Read More...
Review: The Coloring Studio Magazine – Summer 2016
Today we’re going to take a look at the second issue of The Coloring Studio
from Stampington and Company. This magazine focuses on the huge trend of adult coloring books. Inside you’ll find over 50 coloring pages from many … Read More...
Watermelon Punch with Iced Kiwis
photo credit: The Foodolic
Here is a refreshing way to beat the heat and quench your thirst. A great way to use up leftover watermelon from your barbecue. You could serve this drink at a brunch, barbecue, or pool party. … Read More...
Summer Treats for Your Pup
photo credit: Buzzfeed
One of our popular non-human foods are for the dogs. Dogs loves snacks as much as we do and they especially enjoy a cold treat when the weather gets hot. You’ll find a couple cold treats along … Read More...
Free pattern: DIY tee pee tent
I know this is meant for kids, but I can’t help but want this tee pee for myself. Especially when it’s made from a cute fabric and has a pretty arrangement of flowers around the top. Angel from Fleece Fun … Read More...
More Fantastic Craft Room Storage & Organization Ideas
The best craft room storage and organization ideas to keep you a little more tidy and make the best use of your craft space. Find solutions for:
- Pens/Markers
- Ribbons
- Stamps
- Paper/cardstock
- scissors
- Paint
and much more.
Source: Craft Room Storage … Read More...
The World’s Ugliest Color
Everyone has a favorite color, right? Do you have a color you think is ugly? Well, researchers have pinpointed what they are calling the world’s ugliest color, and I have to agree that it’s kind of gross. It’s not … Read More...
Grilled Caramel Bacon S’mores
photo credit: Sweet Peas and Saffron
OMG! S’mores with bacon….I need a minute! Okay, s’mores are good on there own, but to add bacon and caramel?! I’m so trying these tonight. Thank goodness we have all the supplies needed. After … Read More...
Project: Pull Tab Slider Card
Designer Sandy Allnock has a video for making a fun pull tab slider card. In her video she’ll show you step by step how to cut and assemble the card. As well as some tips on water coloring and putting … Read More...
Classic Fraisier Cake
photo credit: My Evil Twin’s Kitchen
How beautiful! This cake would be a wonderful addition to your summer table. Be warned, this is not an easy cake to make, but it would bring oohs and aahhhs if you did. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini bushel basket picnic liner
Your basic craft store mini bushel basket becomes a charming picnic tote when you add a custom sewn liner. Sew4Home shows how you can do it. There’s a couple of fabric sleeves attached to the inside to hold utensils or … Read More...
Bacon Wrapped Barbecued Honey Garlic Prawns
photo credit: Cafe Delites
It’s not a party unless you have bacon! I might have to make some extras to ensure there is enough to serve my guests! These bacon wrapped prawns will go fast at your next party or … Read More...
Summer Cheese Board
photo credit: Matt Armendariz
Whether you are planning a dinner party, or a romantic picnic in the park or at the beach, this summer cheese board would be a great starting point. You can use all of the ideas or … Read More...
Video Sewing Pattern: tutorial: Sew a V-neck band on a t-shirt
Adrianna from Hey June shows how you can sew a V-neck band for a t-shirt. It’s a video so you can learn by watching it done. Her video shows step-by-step how to sew the neck band and how to attach … Read More...
Crab, Bacon, Guacamole Crostinis
photo credit: That Square Plate
First day of summer is June 20th, but it already feels like summer today. Graduations are right around the corner and so are the beginning of the summer weddings. If you are hosting a graduation, … Read More...
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Renee V., you’ve won the May Paper Pumkin kit giveaway! Please rely to my e-mail.
Thanks to all who entered. Check back later in June for another chance to win!
-Heather
Free pattern: Mason jar flower vase pillow
Oh, I am sooo in love with this mason jar throw pillow! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for it at Lil’ Luna. It’s made mostly with machine applique, but accented with simple embroidery. It would be so … Read More...
How to make a display wall
I think this looks pretty empty! Modern squares in all different black and white papers with a pop of green is just calling for creativity to be featured here. Pop on over to the blog Learning in Wonderland to see … Read More...