We love to support a good self-thriving business. There are few things better than buying handmade, and what better way to support handmade than buying those pieces that you’ll love forever? This post has over 19 links to shops that … Read More...
Pick the right needle
I’ve always heard that a carpenter is only as good as their tools. Same goes for quilters. You need the right needle for your task. But, how do you choose between so many options? Laura of ArtFabrik shares on her … Read More...
Tutorial: Remote control organizer caddy
Where do you keep your remotes? Ours always end up on the middle cushion of our couch, which is fine until a cat decides to sit on them. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a remote … Read More...
Rainbow Paper Dahlia Flowers
Don’t these flowers look Amazing? Learn how to make a Rainbow of Paper Dahlia flowers with this easy tutorial. Great paper craft to do with the kids!
I bet you could make smaller ones for framing, or to use on … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Beads with Mylar
I used to be a little skeptical about things when I first got really going with clay. One was about just HOW well clay worked with… everything. I had, by that point, melted and wrecked lots of things as I … Read More...
Cool Glass Bead Tutorial from Art of Hand
I have been happily making glass beads lately and am always looking for fresh inspiration to keep my creativity flying. Pinterest has helped quite a bit, sending me to web sites and blogs that have endless amounts of tutorials and … Read More...
Inspiration: DIY Millennium Falcon purse
Oh wow, this Millennium Falcon purse is amazing! When I first saw the photo, I thought it was made from a metal but it’s actually made from leather that has been tooled and colored to look like the famous starship. … Read More...
Tip: Adding White Accents to Colored Images
Here’s a great tip for adding some extra highlights to your colored stamped image or color pages to really make them pop, use a white colored pencil or white gel pen after coloring with markers. Find more about this tip … Read More...
Baileys Shamrock Loaded Shake
This does look magically delicious! A sign of spring is when the shamrock shakes come out and this is a perfect drink to enjoy for St. Patrick’s Day. You could also make a non-alcoholic version by replacing the Bailey’s and … Read More...
Free pattern: Spring Chick softie
JaniJo shares a free pattern at The Ribbon Retreat for making her Spring Chick softies. They would be so cute sitting on a front porch swing to welcome spring. I’m loving the little tufts of korker ribbon on top of … Read More...
Tutorial: Pixie Baskets
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shows how you can make these cute little Pixie Baskets. With finished dimensions of 2″ x 3″ x 4.5″, they’re the perfect size to sit on your desk to hold small office supplies, or maybe at … Read More...
Terriyaki Beef Stir Fry
It can be really expensive to eat out. We try to keep it to once on the weekend for a treat, unless we are out of town. Chinese food is something my daughter is always craving and we don’t have … Read More...
Book Review: Great Knit Sweaters for Guys Big & Small
I have never knit a sweater for my husband. When we first got together — almost 20 years ago! — he didn’t really ever wear sweaters, and while he does now, he tends toward lightweight, fine-gauge garments that would be … Read More...
Sriracha Candied Bacon
Time to kick your bacon up a notch with some spice! Bacon is good, candied bacon is heaven and now it can be sweet and spicy. Are you drooling yet? If you are a Sriracha sauce
lover, you may have … Read More...
Make a Cute Reusable Wooden Birthday Banner
In today’s disposable world, I think there’s something charming about party decorations that can be used again and again. That’s why I love this reusable wooden birthday banner. The colors can be customized to fit the birthday girl or boy’s … Read More...
How to Use Etsy Conversations
As Etsy shop owners do you use the Conversations feature much? “Conversations” (or “convos”) is Etsy’s internal messaging system. It’s a really useful tool for communicating with customers and other sellers within the site.
There are set etiquette rules to … Read More...
Recycled envelope windows for journals and scrapbooks
Looking for printable journaling items? Check these out on Etsy.
Kit Kat Nachos
Are you ready for a sugar high? Make a plate of these Kit Kat Nachos for dessert. Is this some thing you could handle? Maybe in my younger days! Your family or guests will either love it or think you … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy button tufted pillows
Sometimes the simplest things are the most striking, especially if you make them in bold or fun colors. Erin from Sugar & Cloth shows how you can make these simple button tufted pillows. Solid fabrics in a high contrast palette … Read More...
Easy DIY Felted Dryer Balls
Here is a great tutorial by Annette Browning on making your own dryer balls from wool yarn!
What exactly are Dryer Balls? Here’s how Annette describes them:
Basically, they are balls made of felt which you use in your clothes … Read More...