No bake, cheesecake, and s’mores, what more do I need to say?! Except yum of course. With warm weather comes barbecues, backyard fires and camping, which means we need to stock up on s’more supplies. There are some days though … Read More...
Tutorial: Peplum hem pencil skirt
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make a pencil skirt with a dramatic peplum hem. It’s fitted through the waist, hip, and thighs but then flares out beautifully at the bottom with a peplum. You’ll need a … Read More...
25 Berry Recipes
Before you know it berry season will be here. Some of you in warmer weather may already be there. There is nothing better than fresh berries, especially if you have been dining on frozen berries through winter. Alison at Pint-sized … Read More...
How To Make DIY Popsicle Sidewalk Chalk
Here is a unique twist (ha ha an obvious pun) on sidewalk chalk. These ones have been made to look like popsicles using a popsicle mold. Any kind of rubber chocolate mould
will work to make sidewalk chalk into your … Read More...
Rug Hooking For Beginners
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.
We are hoping to bring … Read More...
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...