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...
Cheesecake Ice Cream Bites
Here is a great and easy dessert that can be for a regular dinner or even made for a bridal shower or baby shower. Fox Valley Foodie shows you how to take cheesecake ice cream and roll in some graham … Read More...
Floral Pincushion project from Sketchbook
Need some stitching practice and a quick gift? Get on over to We All Sew where they walk readers through making the floral pincushion you see here. In the instructional video, you’ll see they use a BERNINA 550 Quilters Edition … Read More...
Tutorial: Silly and adorable sock robot softies
Jess from Make & Do Crew shows how you can make these silly sock robot toys. They are sooo cute and each has its own silly personality. This is a great beginner sewing project, perhaps something you could make with … Read More...
Sky Jello with Fluffy Clouds
One of my favorite things to do in the summer is lying in the grass and enjoying the day and night sky. I still love to watch the clouds drift by and see what shapes I can find. This cute … Read More...
How to paint water droplets
I bet as a fan of recycled crafts part of the way you recycle things is to paint them. I bet it would be fun to paint a surface with faux water droplets for a trompe l’oeil effect. Over at … Read More...
Giveaway- DIY Statement Necklaces: Create Your Own Customizable Jewelry–For Less!
Giveaway- DIY Statement Necklaces: Create Your Own Customizable Jewelry–For Less!
Leave a comment in today’s post by April 8, 2016 and you are in the running for this bold, beautiful and on-trend jewelry making book.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check … Read More...
Inspiration for Your Spring Porch
Looking for some inspiration to brighten up your front porch for Spring? This post has some beautiful ideas to get your creative juices flowing! With a little pop of color for some accent pieces, your space will brighten right up … Read More...
Edible Flowers Preserved in Lollipops
If you are looking for a delicious idea for wedding or bridal showers look no more. Janet Best from Sugar Bakers Bakery creates these lollipops and sells them on Etsy. The flowers are grown inside so there are no worries … Read More...
4 Engineering Challenges For Kids by Frugal Fun For Boys
These Engineering guided structures teach a hands on approach to Engineering. You child will enjoy the failures (as they tumble to the floor) as much as the construction side. I love the use of the mini shot glasses, small and … Read More...
Project: Spring Shadow Box Card
Learn how to make this lovely shadow box card for Spring designed by Lisa Silver. She used die cuts, heat embossing with stamps and water coloring techniques. Visit the Card Maker blog for directions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a scuba knit raglan sleeve tee
Scuba fabric is all the rage right now. Have you tried sewing with it yet? I haven’t had a chance to but it’s something I want to try. Linda from Sewing Bee Fabrics shows how you can use scuba … Read More...
Free pattern: Blousy Bloomers diaper covers
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free pattern for her Blousy Bloomers diaper covers. There are no buttons or snaps, which certainly helps simplify things during a diaper change. Make them extra cute by adding trim to the seams. Her … Read More...
Gold Nugget Jewelry Tutorial
This. This idea is something that looks nice and expensive, yet can be made for little to nothing at all. It’s quick and easy to make, and costs next to nothing. What better way to have a craft project?
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Tutorial | Cutting PNG Files With the Silhouette
Learn how to import PNG files and print and cut them using the Silhouette machine.
This detailed tutorial at Ole’ Talk (full disclosure, it’s my sister!), takes you through all the steps for turning digital elements into paper embellishments. Perfect … Read More...