Sometimes the best “Educational” toys come from the most unusual of places. You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars equipping your classroom with toys. Check out this great list from K-mart by Findingmyselfyoung.com
Technique: Mixed Media Resist on Linen
Usually a resist technique involves stamping an image, embossing it and then inking or stamping over top and the original image resists the second layer of ink. But here’s a very neat twist on this technique using stencils and paste … Read More...
Book Review: More Lovely Knitted Lace
Brooke Nico is skilled at taking simple shapes and reinterpreting them in the framework of lace knitting projects. Her books Lovely Knitted Lace and More Lovely Knitted Lace
start with basic geometric shapes, add lace and turn them into shawls, … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric baking dish cover
Don’t let the flies get in your picnic or potluck food! Maggie at Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can sew a reusable fabric baking dish cover. Elastic around the edge holds … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Embroidered mason jar pincushion sewing kit
Omigosh, how sweet is this mason jar pincushion sewing kit? The top is a pincushion, and the jar makes a great place to hold thread and small sewing notions. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how you can … Read More...
Graduation Printables and Gift Ideas
Congratulations to your grads! Find some neat free printables and gift ideas to honor your Grads, big and small.
… Read More...Some of them are dated, but many still work regardless of the year. Find cards, gifts and party printables for the
21 DIY Ideas for Father’s Day Cards
It’s time to start thinking about celebrating Dad! With just over a month to go you should be able to pull off some gorgeous handmade cards and gifts.
This round up of 21 DIY Ideas for Father’s Day Cards is … Read More...
Make Miniature Bread from Clay
Great doll house miniatures are one of those fun polymer clay things to make. I’m particularly fond of miniature food because it makes adorable beads and jewellery. This tutorial is for fairly simple baguettes – though getting the right touch … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY designer inspired denim wrap skirt
No money for designer clothes? Sew your own! Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can create this gorgeous denim wrap, inspired by a similar skirt by Marc Jacobs. It’s a classic style, sophisticated yet casual, that you can … Read More...
Mini Graduate Cookies
photo credit: Sweet Sugar Belle
Here are some cute mini cookies for graduation. Even better you don’t need a special cookie cutter to make them. Sweet Sugar Belle also shows how to make these cookies using fish cookie cutters. A … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage sheet wrapped wreath tutorial
The happy pastel prints in vintage sheets make them perfect to use for a summery wreath. Jeni Baker from In Color Order has a tutorial showing how you can make one, with no sewing required. This would be sooo fun … Read More...
Giveaway: Let’s Get Crafty with Fabric & Felt: 25 creative and fun projects for kids aged 2 and up
Giveaway: Let’s Get Crafty with Fabric & Felt: 25 creative and fun projects for kids aged 2 and up
Leave a comment in today’s post by May 26, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun craft book … Read More...
Embroidery on iron covers
I recently posted cross stitch on a strainer and today I have another beautiful embroidery piece, this time on the iron plate covers. And if this is intriguing to you pop on over to The Gallery of Contemporary Textile Artists … Read More...
Icee Cupcakes
photo credit: Crazy for Crust
Nothing says summer like an Icee on hot summer day! What a treat that was growing up! These cupcakes will be perfect for your next summer party. Plus, they are mini size, which gives them … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy upcycled jeans clutch
This zippered clutch is super easy to make out of an old pair of jeans! Paper & Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Add a little strap to turn it into a wristlet. I think you could … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies
photo credit: Center Cut Cook
I would be happy with a chocolate chip cookie or two, but I would be even more happy to have one with hot chocolate fudge oozing out of the middle. Ashley at Center Cut Cook … Read More...
Unique Ideas to Make a Raised Garden Bed
Raised bed gardening is a great way to add some depth and dimension to your space. Step it up a notch from the usual garden plan to one of these unique ideas. You just may fall in love with one.… Read More...
DIY Mini Water Blobs
These fun Mini Water Blobs will leave your kids in pearls of laughter! Even the adults will have heaps of fun!
Chemical Free Children’s Toothpaste You Can Make At Home
Making your own toothpaste seems rather frugal but most people who make their own products are doing it for totally different reasons. Sometimes DIY is more expensive than store bought, it’s usually about chemicals and additives. Do you know what … Read More...
Knit Yourself a Can Cozy
It’s great when you can knit things you will use all the time, and one summertime essential that can easily be knit is a can cozy. These little sleeves keep condensation off your hands when your beverage gets sweaty, adn … Read More...