Here is a refreshing drink the whole family can enjoy this summer. Let the kids have fun trying to squeeze out the lime juice and put all the ingredients into the blender. I recommend getting a juicer to make it … Read More...
Mermaid Cross-Stitch Patterns
I guess it’s because I’ve been thinking about the beach that I went looking for mermaid cross-stitch patterns. Of course a lot of what you find is Ariel from “The Little Mermaid,” which is not exactly the look I was … Read More...
5 Tips for a Clutter Free Craft Space
Clutter free craft room? Is there such a thing? It’s what I am striving for but I am not there yet. Rebecca at Simple as That put together a list of some of her best tips to get that clutter … Read More...
Father’s Day Printables – Dad’s Survival 6-Pack
photo credit: Creative Live Blog
Still trying to figure out what to give dear old dad for Father’s Day? I don’t know about you, but my Dad and husband are very hard to buy for. Sometimes a 6-pack of their … Read More...
DIY Mermaid Bath Bomb Recipe
You may remember me telling you that my daughter is a beach baby, she loves everything to do with the Ocean. Her room is ocean themed and she is pretty convinced she will be a Marine Biologist (whilst waiting for … Read More...
Free Crochet Video – Single Weave and Link Stitch
Crochet tutorial that teaches you how to do the Link Stitch using a single weave to make a nice wave look along the pattern. Use single crochet to make a thicker stitch or a Double Crochet to make a lacy … Read More...
Peacock Princess Party
I love the combination of a Peacock party and a Princess party. It’s very original. I love peacocks and the colors that are associated with them so this is a tempting party idea for me. I just need to convince … Read More...
Project: Flip Flop Father’s Day Card
Sharon Harnist has a tutorial on how to die cut a flip flop shape and inset some beachy water colored die cut shapes for a really fun card. If your dad loves the beach this would be a great Father’s … Read More...
25 Groovy Tie Dye Crafts for the Summer
Summer and Tie-Dye just go so well together! Like summer and swimming, or summer and watermelons! I just love tie dye crafts. Here is a fabulous round up of 25 tie dye crafts by the folks over at Play Ideas.… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flowers made easy
How about a bouquet of pretty fabric flowers for your table? Gina Michele shows how you can make some! Their stems are twigs and their blooms are made from fabric scraps. She uses a Clover Flower Frills Template to make … Read More...
Red, White, and Blue Vodka Lemonade Slush
photo credit: Homemade Hooplah
Send the kids off with their red, white, and blue rocket popsicles, while you and the other adults enjoy this patriotic vodka lemonade slush. Because even adults still love their slushies in the summer time to … Read More...
Polymer Clay Money Clip
Just in time for a Father’s Day gift, Amy Koranek and Sculpey.com have a money clip project. Mix colours, texture your clay and bake it then attach to a money clip blank for a custom Father’s Day gift. Add … Read More...
Patriotic Snack Mix
photo credit Craft Create Cook
It’s summer time and the kids need something fun to make. Let them get messy in the kitchen and create this fun patriotic snack. This would be a good way to keep them busy on … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Perfect fit & flare dress, no pattern required
What is the perfect dress for you? For me, it’s one that’s comfortable and makes me feel pretty, and one that can be dressed up or down as needed. This fit & flare dress by Autumn from It’s Always Autumn … Read More...
Frog Unit Study Ideas for Kids
Somewhat piggybacking off the post about insect and spider crafts, another great creature that some kids really love is frogs.
The Jenny Evolution has a great roundup of books about frogs (The Wide-Mouth Toad is one of our favorites!). … Read More...
Make recycled material window shades
I am always on the look out for fun and unique ways to make window treatments. This colorful on is made with recycled telephone wire (one of my favorite recycled materials) and ribbon. Pop on over to the Eric Carle … Read More...
Easy Banana Fosters with Homemade Caramel Sauce
photo credit: Cook’s Hideout
Here is an easy dessert that can be enjoyed by all this summer. Banana Fosters without the alcohol and the flames. Pavani at Cook’s Hideout got this recipe from The Food Network. Pavani provides her homemade … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fringe linen napkins
There’s something about using cloth napkins. They just feel nicer – and set a prettier table – than paper napkins. And they’re better for the environment, too. Eden from Sugar and Charm shows how you can make a set … Read More...
Stout Chocolate Cake with Stout Ganache
photo credit: Domestic Gothess
Give Dad chocolate cake for Father’s Day! Especially this dark rich chocolate one made from Stout beer. This one particular by Hannah at the Domestic Gothess is created with Guinness. Dad will enjoy this cake along … Read More...
Amazing Lighted Houses Made From Recycled Milk Cartons
These lighted milk houses are made using recycled milk and juice containers. Use pieces of colored paper to add feature windows. These would make a lovely minimalist scene. Recycled Milk Carton Houses