Right now, it is cold where I live. Not as cold as it gets sometimes but, hey, January on the Canadian prairies is best enjoyed with knits. Real knits if you have ’em but let’s go with the clay ones … Read More...
Free pattern: DIY Wallet with plenty of pockets
This DIY wallet has plenty of pockets on the inside to hold credit cards, folded money, and loose items. There’s also a small window pocket for your ID. Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and video tutorial … Read More...
Mini Nutella Cheesecakes
There is always room for dessert, especially cheesecake! Although, I’m going to eat healthier, a mini dessert is the answer to my occasional sweet tooth. Everyone plans on skipping sweets to be healthier, but you can still have dessert. You … Read More...
Quick and Easy Hamburger Soup – Free Recipe
Winter time means warm comfort food. Sunday means football and the last bit of quiet, quality, time with the family. Before the hectic week begins, I like a quick and easy meal and this soup has all the check marks … Read More...
Tutorial: How to fold your fabric stash
Your fabric stash will look so much nicer – and be more accessible – if you take the time to fold your fabric. Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial telling how to do it, plus she gives some links … Read More...
Vanilla Polar Bear Milk Shake
What a cute and great recycling idea for the kids to enjoy. The winter months are too cold for me to have ice cream, but kids like ice cream or milk shakes all year around. These cute polar bear milk … Read More...
Tutorial: Extra large laundry tote bins
Check out these laundry bins that carry like tote bags! The long rectangular bin is perfect for small spaces. The handles make it easy to pick them up and carry them to the laundry room or laundromat. Sew4Home shares a … Read More...
Craft Show Display Ideas and Inspiration
It can be fun to decorate your booth when selling at a craft fair but at times it can also be a bit challenging. Which is why I though you all might like to see this post on Craft Show … Read More...
Teddy Bear Ear Warmer For Dogs Or You
I am not sure if a dogs ears actually get cold or not but it does look kind of cute. If you are not familiar with Twinkie Chan and her crazy Funky crochet designs then check out her blog and … Read More...
15 Life Skills Your Child’s Teacher Won’t Be Teaching Your Kids This Year
I know lot’s of people who think Homework is their only “Educational” duty as a parent. Personally I detest homework it just doesn’t seem to work for us. It involves, shouting, bribing, negotiating and eventually crying and that’s just me. … Read More...
Detox Your Armpits With This DIY Recipe
Stinky armpits comes from bacteria so what if we get rid of that Bacteria? This DIY recipe proclaims that you can throw away your deodorants. I am not sure I could risk it. But cleansing away still seems like a … Read More...
Freebie: Sitting Girl Digital Stamp
This sweet girl is really sitting pretty! You can download this digital stamp for free over on the Cuddlebug Cuties blog.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, with 36 different skin color shades, these … Read More...
A Bit About Polymer Clay Buttons
Because I don’t sew or knit – or do much in the way of any fibre art – I tend to not use buttons much. Which means when I get asked to make them I’m always a little mystified. I’ve … Read More...
Mini Chocolate Pudding Pies with Almond Milk
Since I’ve never been a fan of milk, I started drinking almond milk. It’s the perfect drink with desserts or the occasional peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It is also goes well in the smoothies for breakfast. We love chocolate … Read More...
Technique: Paper Casting with Stamps
Make your own paper embellishments with this paper casting technique that uses rubber stamps and toilet paper, yes, toilet paper! 🙂 Find directions for this quick and easy idea over on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog.
-Heather
Black Rose Tea Crepe Cake
Since I’m not a cake person, these crepe cakes really speak to me for an alternative. I usually get a tart for my birthday, but I think this year I’m going to try a crepe cake. Now which one do … Read More...
Tutorial: How to join fabric pieces with perfect pattern matching
Yulki’s Home Décor shows how you can match patterns when you piece panels of fabric together to make a wide curtain. This method uses hem tape rather than pins to hold the pieces together as you sew them, which provides … Read More...
Winter Bruschetta Bar
The holidays are finally over till next month and I feel like a stuffed bear ready for hibernation. Winter has finally arrived here, so that means staying home, working on my goals for the new year, and counting the days … Read More...
Need a Crafty Resolution? Try Something New Every Month 2016
Have you made any crafty new years resolutions? If you’re trying to come up with one, or looking for a fun year long challenge to d for 2016, here’s an fun one: Trying a new craft every month. Stephanie … Read More...
Tutorial: Make mittens from an old sweater
McCall from Lucky Malone guest blogs at Make & Do Crew with a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of mittens from an old sweater. They’re lined with knit from an old t-shirt. This is a good way … Read More...