How you got patience? Then you might have just found your new craft – Rug Hooking.
This tutorial by Hookingrugs. The tutorial shows you everything you need to know to get started and more.
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How To Make Natural Pink Grapefruit and Clay Soap
Learn How To Make Natural Pink Grapefruit and Clay Soap. This all natural Pink Grapefruit Soap recipe will leave your skin feeling silky smooth. You can learn how to make it here. Pink Grapefruit Soap Recipe
Printable Grocery List For Toddlers
Get the kids involved with a shopping list. I used to do this when my kids were little. My list was images of the food and they had to circle what we needed and cross it off when we bought … Read More...
Early Morning Bacon And Eggs Beanie
I came across this Free Crochet bacon and Eggs beanie pattern and I must say it’s really funny. I think it would be perfect for early morning outings. It would be my silent but highly visual protest of having to … Read More...
How to Make and Use I-Cord
I’ve probably mentioned that I’m teaching some fiber arts classes for kids this summer, and one of the projects we are going to tackle is making spool knitters and making knit cord.
Of course you can do the same thing … Read More...
Technique: Turn a Stamp Into Embrodiery
Grab you stamps and some thread! The Clearsnap ink company will show you how to turn any stamped image into an embroidery designing using their Erasable Fabric ink pad. Click here for a video tutorial.
-Heather
Giveaway: Win the BB-8 this May the 4th
Thank you everyone for entering this giveaway. The winner is Becky Lowland. Congratulation Becky. We have sent you an email.
Calling all Star Wars fans. May the 4th is nearly upon us. And to celebrate, we are giving away this … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll up back pack from an old blazer
You can make a roll top back pack like this one out of an old wool blazer and three leather belts. Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial at Baby Lock’s Totally Stitchin’ blog showing how. You should be able … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew open back summer tee
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can refashion a basic t-shirt to be an open back t-shirt. There’s no sewing required, just a few cuts with a pair of fabric scissors. The open- back t-shirt is split up the back … Read More...
Salad Disguised as Cake
Previously, I brought you cute sandwiches diguised as cakes and now Japan have salads that look like cakes. The cakes are beautiful compared to a bowl of lettuce. Maybe this is what I need to do to eat more vegetables. … Read More...
How To Make Fresh Mango Margarita Frosty
Getting ready for Cinco de Mayo or just want a new refreshing margarita flavor for this weekend. Give this recipe a try. This would be a wonderful drink to serve Mom for Mother’s Day. If you aren’t lucky enough to … Read More...
Maple Syrup Pie
Why have I never heard of this before?! We live in maple syrup territory and yet I’ve never seen or heard of a maple syrup pie. Definitely something I have to try and thankfully Jennifer at Seasons and Suppers has … Read More...
Making Simple Lizards with Clay
Meg shares with us a great lizard making project. Use your Fimo clay ends or bits – or a really great piece of mirror image scraps – to make the body of your lizard. Add coordinating details in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot holder and oven mitt
Brigitte from By Number 19 shares a tutorial for making a pot holder and oven mitt. They make great housewarming or wedding gifts. Or make a set for yourself for a quick update to your own kitchen. (The link to … Read More...
Earth Day recycled file folder earth garland
I wanted to make an Earth Day decoration this year and what better icon is there than the earth and Sizzix makes a great Globe Earth die perfect to cut multiples for a garland held together with paper clips which … Read More...
Tutorial: Clutch purse with a bunting applique
Cheri from Living DIY Style shows how you can make a clutch purse with a whimsical bunting applique. It’s made from two fabrics, plus scraps to make the garland or bunting applique. The color blocked purse has a button closure … Read More...
White Chocolate Shot Glasses with Strawberry Mousse
Here is an easy dessert to make for Mom on Mother’s Day or to enjoy with friends at a baby shower, or bridal shower. These cute white chocolate shot glasses are made using Wilton shot glass molds
and Kacey from … Read More...
Homemade Sports Drink
If you have a young athlete in the family, then you are probably purchasing a lot of Gatorade. Have you ever looked at the ingredients? I’m not jumping on a high horse, because I have my own problem with bottled … Read More...
Did You Know about These Celebrities Who Knit?
I don’t know if it’s because we’re heading in to summer or because I just haven’t been paying attention, but I didn’t see a lot of knitting news this week. But I did want to share this piece from mental_floss … Read More...
String Up These Festive Handmade Garlands
Pretty handmade garlands make even the simplest of celebrations seem like a real treat. Handmade Charlotte has a great roundup of DIY garland ideas that are sure to please, whether you’re planning a birthday party, family reunion, baby shower, or … Read More...