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If you’re looking for healthy birthday treats to celebrate your special day, Brit + Co has compiled a list of 20 suggestions that are festive, delicious, and nutritious. Picture above are Secret Healthy Double-Chocolate Paleo-Friendly Cupcakes made with coconut flour, … Read More...
It may seem to early to be posting Valentines Crafts, but I promise it will be here before you know it, so why not be prepared? Start pinning ideas now!
This is a great free printable by Pam at the … Read More...
It makes sense that buying in bulk saves money. Why not take that approach with your thread? Large spools of thread are way more cost effective than the smaller spools we typically buy, especially in colors that you use often. … Read More...
Boop Oop A Doop! How fun is this Betty Boop coloring page? You can download her for free from Dover Publications by clicking right here.
-Heather
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
