This pattern is for a single peacock feather. You can make lots of them and join them together to make many different things. Some suggestions are headbands, costumes and even a baby blanket.
You need very little yarn for each … Read More...
Free Mother’s Day Notes To Fill Out
Mother’s Day is just over 2 weeks away! This is a free downloadable & printable Mother’s Day project for your kids to do for YOU! Designed by Shannon at Eat + Sleep + Make, You can use the writing prompts … Read More...
Card Making Technique: Water Colored Stencil Stamping
I’m constantly amazed at how clever paper crafters are. I see a cool new technique and think, “Now, why didn’t I think of that?!”. This is one of those ideas, Nina-Maria applied ink pads directly to her plastic stencil, spritzed … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pillow cover like a pro
Pillow covers are a quick and satisfying sewing project. And if you take a little extra care when sewing them, they’ll look like a million bucks. Elizabeth at Simple Simon & Co shares her tips for sewing a professional looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Ring sling doll carrier
Little kids love to take care of their dolls, showing the same attention to them that they see their parents give to themselves or to siblings. Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It … Read More...
Mother’s Day “MOM” Card | Free Studio File
Make one of your favorite family photos into this Mom shaped card for Mother’s Day. Not a fan of photo cards? use the free file to cut it out of patterned paper or cardstock.
Get the tutorial and free cut … Read More...
5 Photo Scanning Mistakes to Stop Making Now
Are you the family historian getting all those old photos scanned for posterity? Learn common faux pas to avoid, plus tips on how to scan family photos correctly.
This article outlines five problems you may face when scanning those photos, … Read More...
Freebie: Sewing coloring pages
The coloring page trend shows that coloring is not just for the kids. It’s also fun – and relaxing – for the grownups. Kate from See Kate Sew shares some coloring pages just for us sewists. One has a cute … Read More...
Technique: Salt Lifting
You can achieve a really cool speckled look using water colors and salt. This technique looks great on card backgrounds or for coloring stamped animals to give them a textured look. Find out more over on the Ellen Hudson Classroom … Read More...
Greek Yogurt Strawberry Popsicles
These healthy popsicles will be a hit this summer and you can say yes more than no when the kids request them. Especially, if you make them in the ice cube trays. These would be perfect for a kids birthday … Read More...
65 Outdoor Party Games for the Whole Family
It’s been exceptionally nice in Iowa over the last week, so I’ve been spending lots of time outdoors. If you’re enjoying similarly wonderful weather, Dating Divas has a great roundup of outdoor party games you’ll want to check out. Pick … Read More...
50 Really Cool DIY Crafts For Teens
Are you looking for crafts for teens? Then look no further for fun, trendy DIY’s to make! Just check out this awesome list of 50 of the most gorgeous crafts for teens and diy projects for teens you can find … Read More...
Review: New Lace Knitting
I have a strange relationship with lace. I like the idea of lace knitting, I love the look of a lot of it, and yet I resolved long ago that my lifestyle is not that of a person who knits … Read More...
Free pattern: Hippo hot pad
This cute hippo is the hot pad of the month by Staci from Crafty Staci. His goofy, happy face makes this a fun project for a kids’ table, baby shower, or maybe just for the fun of it. I’m … Read More...
5 Free “Faces” Coloring Pages for Adults
Is there really anything better than free coloring pages? Maybe a new set of Colored Pencils s or crayons perhaps, but I love printing out designs to color. The Coloring Tribe designs new and free adult coloring pages once a … Read More...
One Bowl Easy Chocolate Cupcake
Homemade is always the best, but sometimes time is not on your side and the boxed cupcake
stuff works in a pinch. As a messy baker, I enjoy the one bowl convenience of the boxed goodies. Sam from Sugar Spun … Read More...
Recycled scrap fabric makes a great pennant banner
Pennant banners are a great way to decorate and using recycled scrap fabric to make them is both pretty and festive along with ecological. Pop on over to the Creative live blog for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Dip
The days are getting warmer, but some nights are still cold. Perfect for the backyard fire pit. Although, we love our s’mores around the fire, sometime you want something a little less sweet and more filling. This Philly Cheesesteak Skillet … Read More...
Free pattern: Tricia fitted halter dress
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Tricia dress. It’s a fitted dress with a halter neck and an A-line knee length skirt. It’s shaped with bust and waist darts and has a zipper at … Read More...
Cotton Candy Ice Cream
When spring arrives, we enjoy the openings of our favorite ice cream spots. The only problem is the portion size and the expense. I’m enjoying finding more ice cream recipes that do not require an ice cream maker and I … Read More...