photo credit: Grin and Bake It!
I can’t believe it is already the middle of May! It has been crazy already with spring sports, team dinners and preparing for my daughter’s first prom this weekend. After this weekend it is … Read More...
Cloud vase wall decor
Oooooooh isn’t this pretty and dainty? Those little test tubes are perfect for putting all sorts of flowers in. Pop on over to the blog La Litterature Gourmande for the complete tutorial on how to make a recycled hanger cloud… Read More...
Lime Coconut Cake
photo credit: Love & Custard
If this cake doesn’t say summer, I don’t know what will. When I think of lime or coconuts, I think of tropical islands and key lime pies. This cake is perfect to ring in the … Read More...
Why Handmade Matters
In this world of mass produced products there are those of us who still make things by hands. I think it’s just a part of us and we will create no matter what.
Here is a really interesting article by … Read More...
25 Gluten Free, Dairy Free Pasta Dishes
photo credit: My Dairy-free Gluten-free Life
Warm weather means lots of pasta salads for home, barbecues, picnics, hikes, camping and other summer parties. I am a pasta addict, I could eat it 24/7. My Doctor says I need to watch … Read More...
Keywest Crochet Top
This is another one for the Boho fashion trend. This Crochet pattern is for an open circle top. You can grab the free pattern as well as diagrams and charts to help you. Free Circle Lace top pattern.
DIY Home made Deodorant
Using just a few ingredients you probably have on hand, you can make your own natural, homemade deodorant in no time! This homemade deodorant recipe is healthier and budget friendly!
Did you know it’s not sweating that smells its the … Read More...
Stitch A Cross Stitch Chair
I am speechless, this looks amazing. I can’t help but feel sad about all the chairs thrown on to landfill instead of being turned in to something amazing! You can grab the tutorial over at FlamingoToes.com
How To Sew A Button On The Right Way
I grew up with a crafty Mother and a crafty Grandmother, so being able to sew on a button was something I just learnt. I don’t recall any one sitting me down to show me, I will assume I learnt … Read More...
Freebie: Dolphin Digital Stamp
How cute is this little dolphin!? Use him for summer themed cards or scrapbook pages. He available to download for free from Miss Ranch Digital Stamps. To purchase more of Miss Ranch’s digis be sure to check out her adorable … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot pad trivet from a tattered quilt
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can create a gorgeous hot pad or trivet out of an old tattered quilt. Now, I am normally of the “don’t cut up an old quilt” school, but in this case a good … Read More...
6 places to find sewing supplies other than a fabric store
The fabric store is the most obvious place to buy fabric and sewing supplies. But they’re not the only place. Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a post at Craftsy with 6 unexpected sources of fabric and sewing supplies. How many … Read More...
Make Your Own Craft Paint Stand
Turn a spice rack into an awesome DIY craft paint organizer with four simple steps! This is such a neat project, and a much better idea than just dumping all your paint bottles in a box.
Grab a new or … Read More...
Weekend Project | DIY Washi Tape Cereal Box Organizers
If you have washi tape and cereal boxes (and I’m sure you do), you’re already on your way to getting some stuff organized this weekend. These boxes can be used for storing a variety of things including patterned papers and … Read More...
Technique: Multi Coloring Foiling with Stamps
The very popular look of foiling can be achieved in a couple of different ways, there are machines and there are also foil sheets you use with sticky heat embossing and stamps. With the second technique you can get multi … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho patchwork pencil skirt
The next time you make a pencil skirt, try giving it Boho style by making it from a patchwork of fabric. Jess at The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how. Though it looks like the patchwork is random, it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Your Own Clay Bezels
Amy Koranek wrote a great tutorial for using Polyform’s (the Sculpey people!) bezel molds. For her bezels, she’s using the metallic translucent liquid clays which strikes me as pretty clever. She also covers the steps for a fun mokume gane … Read More...
Ice Cream Baked Potato
photo credit: Marla Meridith
It may look like a side for your steak dinner, but it is actually ice cream that is made to look like a baked potato. It seems to be a new trending lately on baking shows, … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ringbearer pillows you can make in 20 minutes
Taylor at Punk Projects shows three ringbearer pillows you can make in 20 minutes or less. All three are based on a simple square pillow, but embellished up to create three different looks. One has pearl dots sewn on it, … Read More...
Review: Wee Garter Stitch
Garter Stitch has a bad reputation for being boring. I mean, I guess it can be boring, but it can also be meditative, and an easy, fun way to get projects done in a hurry. And just because a project … Read More...