Drawstring bags are all kinds of helpful for controlling household clutter. Use them to coral toys, kids’ shoes, and more. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a drawstring bag out of a pillowcase. It’s … Read More...
How To Make a Memory Jar (+ Free Printable Label!)
I’ve seen this idea floating around online in various forms for a couple years, and especially this past December. I’m determined to put it into action this year, especially as pretty much every day my son has some exciting news … Read More...
Mixing Polymer Clay Colours
One of the first serious “lab” projects I did with clay – what I call the educational, learn my medium tasks – was make colour chips from the brands I was using. At the time, that was Fimo Classic and … Read More...
Re-imagined pressing space | DIY
Katie had me at Orla Kiely storage boxes. Not only are they stylish, they hold her quilting supplies in her newly created pressing/ironing station. Placing the ironing activity atop the shelf is the key to saving space. This project would … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Texturing Pressing
There’s many ways to add add texture to you cards, you can dry emboss, you can heat emboss and you can use products like pastes with your stencils and rubber stamps. Evenly spread out some paste, ink up your stamp … Read More...
Tutorial: Hockey jersey sweatshirt refashion
Jane from Maiden Jane shows how you can refashion a sweatshirt into a hockey jersey. She widens the neckline and gives it a lace-up placket. She also reworks the hems of the sleeves and waist by removing the cuffs so … Read More...
DIY Polar Bear & Penguin Balloons
Balloon bouquets are a simple way to make any celebration seem more festive, but you don’t need to spend a lot of money on specialty balloons. With a few minor tweaks, you can turn plain black and white balloons into … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing table organizer and easel
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for this sewing table organizer and easel. It has a place for you to clip your pattern instructions (or a printed tutorial), and also pockets to hold pens, scissors, and other important notions. There’s also a … Read More...
Get Your Knitting Life Organized with WEBS
I am not one of those knitters with a stash that’s neatly listed on Ravelry. I’d love to be, but I just don’t have the patience for it.
Also, I’d have to come face-to-face with every. single. one. of my … Read More...
Mini Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Love the comfort of lasagna on a cold winter day, hate the work it takes when craving it. Here is a great way to have your lasagna in a bite size form. This is perfect for an appetizer, snack in … Read More...
Dark Chocolate Craisins Nut Clusters
Eating healthier is pretty much everyone’s resolution. My goal is to eat more fruit and veggies, but sometimes that sweet tooth kicks in. I usually go for a spoonful of Nutella, but wanted something more filling and healthier. Giustina from … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans reader or tablet cover
Recycle your old jeans into a new cover for your reader or tablet! Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial at Hello Glow showing how to do it. The jeans pocket sewn on the front is the perfect place … Read More...
Blue Bear Birthday Cake
This would be a really cute cake for a first birthday! Olivia from Liv for Cake made an extra cake for the little one. I think the small cake would be great for photos with the little one and the … Read More...
Giveaway-Eavesdropper: Overheard on the Streets
Giveaway-Eavesdropper: Overheard on the Streets
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 15th, 2016 and you are in the running for this awesomely funny and artistic book.
Open to U.S. Residents only please.
This is not a craft … Read More...
5 sewing projects most of us avoid
What sewing projects do you do tend to avoid? I avoid hemming pants like the plague. Not for others, and not for myself! I’m happy to pay someone so I can avoid hemming pants legs. Heather from The Sewing Loft… Read More...
Flextangles – Printable Foldable Coloring Activity
This geometric shape project has a little bit of everything. Your child will need to cut it out, color it and fold it to create a bendable flexible shape. You can print off the template and follow the tutorial here.… Read More...
10 Different Way To Join Granny Squares
With these 10 examples of how to join on your Granny square you are sure to find a way or style that suits you. Suitable for different ability levels each of these methods are tried and tested. I personally love … Read More...
DIY Grapefruit Anti Cellulite Bath Salts
Scrub away the Cellulite and dry skin with this easy to make Body Scrub. Add a label and gift it away to friends and family. It smells divine with a refreshing citrus scent. DIY Cellulite Recipe.
When it comes to … Read More...
Freebie- On-line Coloring Class
Kit and Clowder offer on-line coloring classes for markers and Colored Pencils for all skill levels with projects and techniques classes, these classes are a perfect way for stampers to learn how to use these mediums or to improve your … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Faux leather puppy purse
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern at We All Sew for making this adorable faux leather puppy purse for girls. She designed the purse to coordinate with her daughter’s birthday party dress. The dog applique is soo cute, especially … Read More...