As a blogger one of my “goals” to always try and grow my blog. Makes sense right. The more my blog gets seen, the more my indie art gets seen. Well, one of the places I promote my work on … Read More...
Skinny Coconut Cream Pie Cupcakes
It’s almost the end of January, hard to believe how fast this month has gone! How are you all doing on your resolutions? I don’t know about you, but my sweet tooth went into high gear, when I started eating … Read More...
Cool Down Ice Cubes For The Emotionally Challenged
These Cool down ice cubes are aimed for the classroom environment. Allowing you to have a child who is either angry or upset to evaluate their behaviour and calm down or in this case cool down. I know some adults … Read More...
Technique: Sewing Around Die Cuts
I was personally excited to see this fun card over on the Ellen Hudson Classroom blog since I got an embroidery hoop die myself recently. Miriam has made a lovely card using the hoop die and inside she’s added an … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bucket with a drawstring top
I am loving these fabric buckets! The piecing on the sides is so cute, and the drawstring top keeps all your stuff inside. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 11″ tall (bucket base only) x 8 … Read More...
10 Simple Ideas for Using Filler Cards
Got pocket cards? Use them up with these 10 Simple Ideas for Using Filler Cards in Your Scrapbooking. These ideas are not at all limited to pocket scrapbooking spreads like Project Life. You’ll find tons of ideas for traditional scrapbook … Read More...
Tutorial: Organize a diaper bag with these DIY zip pouches
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how you can make a set of zippered pouches to organize the inside of a diaper bag. Actually this works with any large bag you might carry throughout … Read More...
Tip: Paper Pleats for Cards
The Paper Cookie blog has folding directions for making a sweet paper pleated border for your cards, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Tutorial: Use piping as an edge finish and facing
Julie Eilber from Jet Set Sewing shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can use piping as a facing. The piping adds definition to the edge, while the fabric tape that is wrapped to the back … Read More...
KnitBits: Knitting Fails, What’s Your Knitting Worth and the Steven Show
Knitting fails happen to everyone. Just last night I was trying to knit what should have been, looked like, was, a relatively simple lace pattern and I could not for the life of me do it. I was supposed to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix for a too tight turtleneck
Turtlenecks certainly do a good job of keeping your neck warm (and the cold out), but if they fit snug they kinda make me feel like I’m being choked. Breath or warmth, it’s a hard choice for a cold natured … Read More...
How to make Valentine Arrows and quiver
Here is a fun Valentine craft that includes not only pretty arrows it has a darling way to make a recycled quiver to keep them in too. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Pair for the free printable … Read More...
Cocktails & Mocktails to Make Your Party a Hit
No party is complete without delicious cocktails and mocktails, so sip in style with these cocktail recipes featuring SPARKLING ICE.
BEST DRESSED BLUEBERRY
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. Blueberry Pomegranate SPARKLING ICE
- 2 oz. Pomegranate Juice
- Blueberries
- Pomegranate Seeds
Add a … Read More...
Free Printable Star Wars: The Force Awakens Valentines
You guys loved the Star Wars Valentines I shared last week, so when I came across these adorable The Force Awakens Star Wars Valentines by See Kate Sew I just knew I had to share them with you!
Kate designed … Read More...
Tutorial: Szoke inspired fringe bag
The colorful fringe on this bucket bag is inspired by the art of Gabor Miklos Szoke. Andreia from In a Manner of Sewing guest blogs at Petit a Petit + Family showing how you can make one. The thick fringe … Read More...
45 Tips and Products For Organizing Your Cluttered Space
Organizing, especially in the home, can be an endless task. While it may seem tedious and infuriating to begin with, once everything has it’s place and isn’t rolling around in the bottom of a drawer, you’ll love life even more. … Read More...
Have Some Spare Pig Fat Around? Make DIY Tallow Soap
This recipe might shock a few people. I mean, did you actually realize that soap can contain animal fat, not just any animal fat but fat you saved especially for this moment. When you word it like that it’s kind … Read More...
Minecraft Blanket – Free Pattern
If you have Minecraft
crazy kids or a partner for that matter than you are going to love this FREE pattern. The colors look amazing.
Minecraft Crochet Blanket Pattern
Looking for more Minecraft themed patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More...
DIY Valentines Heart Treat Bags
Make these Simple DIY Valentine’s Day treat bags from wrapping paper using this tutorial by Stef at Non Toy Gifts. Stef includes a free printable heart template and suggest ideas for what to include inside the hearts!
These DIY paper … Read More...
Freebie: On Line Pop Up Cards Book
Karen Burniston’s new Pop it Ups Cardmaking eBook is available to download for free. This fun book has directions for 10 different pop up cards from some amazing designers including Shelly Hickox who designed this wonderful Hot Air Balloon pop … Read More...