Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how to make a pencil skirt with a neat bow front detail. You’ll need a knit pencil skirt pattern. She shows how to add the bow front to the skirt. It’s easy to do … Read More...
April Fool’s Day Recipes to Fool Your Kids
Since I’m behind schedule, I won’t be planning any pranks in my household. If you would like to play some pranks on your kids, Dorothy from Crazy for Crusts might have some ideas for you. Some of the things I’ve … Read More...
Make a Rainforest in a Jar
Terrariums are a big trend right now, but they aren’t always overly exciting for little ones. This alternative is a great way to get your kids involved in both gardening and crafting. With a little “rainforest” spin on the traditional … Read More...
Are You Ready to Start a Craft Business? [Infographic]
Have you considered selling your craft projects/artwork and turning it into your job? While it can be very rewarding to craft all day, there’s a lot more to it than that, and it is a lot of work! The folks … Read More...
DIY: 3 Ways To Paint A Watercolor Feather
I love watercolor artwork and over the past year I have been experimenting with it, trying different techniques etc. I also love finding pretty, easy tutorials! This post by Rachel, from Adventures In Making, shares three simple ways to paint … Read More...
DIY Body – Top 10 Ways To Lose Belly Fat
I have spent the last year trying to change shape and lose a little weight also. It’s slow going for me and disheartening at times. The hardest thing about maintaining a healthy lifestyle is finding the time.
I love these … Read More...
Betty Prickles Hedgehog Pin Cushion
Oh this little lady is so cute! How sweet she would look on my crafting table. She would also make an adorable little gift for someone.
Free Crochet Pin Cushion Pattern.
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check out these … Read More...
Card Making Technique: Water Color Splash
Amy Rysavy designed this cool and colorful card using lots a splashes of water color over an embossed stamped image. She’s got a video tutorial for this technique over on her blog Prairie Ink and Paper, click here to watch.… Read More...
8 Ways to Refashion Men’s Shirts
Refashioning clothing is a big trend right now. Why not give it a shot with one of these 8 projects? Whether you have an unused men’s shirt laying around your home, or you need to hit up the local thrift … Read More...
Stars from Happy Days BOM
Nicolette of Dutch Comfort shares her latest makes for the first ever Sarah Fielke Block of the Month (BOM) event, Happy Days. Bright and cheery, Nicolette’s stars match the mood. The eye candy doesn’t stop with stars. Click the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew squishy pretzel pillow
Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shows how you can make a squishy pretzel pillow with almost no sewing required. (There are a few easy hand stitches you’ll need to make at the end.) It’s made from a pair of … Read More...
Freebie | Springtime Journaling Cards
It’s Spring! Here is a free printable download of spring themed journaling cards and elements suitable for pocket scrapbooking or decorating your favorite planner.
You get for personal use:
- 18 journaling cards and elements on an 8 1/2? x 11?
Freebie | Kitty Scrapbooking Paper
Got cats? Then you need this paper! It’s free to download from Mein Lila Park. It has a kind of a kawaii vibe to it, and you could even use it as wrapping paper. Plus as a bonus you … Read More...
Freebie | Bright & Colorful Project Life Printables
Document all the everyday stuff with these bright and colorful printables. They’re free! Get the letter sized sheet in either PNG or JPG format. They would be perfect for a little mini-album celebrating life’s little moments too.
Looking … Read More...
Props for your Snowglobes
I used to love using old jam jars for snowglobes as a little kid. Invariably mine opened, broke or otherwise made giant messes… but I loved them anyways. I usually tucked glitter and little plastic dollar store toys in mine … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy zipper makeup bag
Simple zippered pouches are such a satisfying sewing project! They’re quick to sew and useful in so many ways. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this zipper makeup bag. It has a boxed bottom to give … Read More...
Cake from Story
This cake is created from a story called “My Father Makes Disgrace”. It probably sounds better in the original language. It is about a boy that is always embarrassed by his father until a cake competition. The recipe is in … Read More...
These Graduation Treat Toppers Are a Must for Dr. Seuss Fans
Graduation season will be here before you know it. If you have a little one graduating from elementary school, these cute Dr. Seuss inspired treat toppers are a frugal yet fun way to celebrate with family and friends. Let’s face … Read More...
Easy Lace Knitting Patterns
I don’t know why spring just feels like the season of lace to me. If you’re new to lace knitting or just want something easy you can whip up quickly, check out these patterns (or search for easy lace on … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple but elegant linen pot holders
These linen pot holders are simple but elegant. Caitlin from The Merrythought shares a tutorial for making them. She uses 100% cotton batting to insulate but you could also use Insul-Brite if you had some scraps of that laying around. … Read More...