Installing a dry creek bed in your garden and yard can not only help with drainage issues but it adds a perfectly beautiful dramatic flare with little to no maintenance. The initial installation may take a little planning and prep … Read More...
How to make your own Easter grass
There are so many holidays to craft for this time of year, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter to name just a few. I spotted this fun idea to use a paper shredder to make colorful Easter grass over … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – 13 Bulky Yarn Blankets to Knit
In the past I have not been a big afghan knitter, but this fall and winter I’ve made two giant blankets (one, the Bulky Stockinette Throw, is free on Ravelry; the other I will let you know about as … Read More...
Giveaway: Simple Chic Knits: 35 Stylish Patterns to Knit in No Time
Giveaway-Simple Chic Knits: 35 Stylish Patterns to Knit in No Time
Leave a comment in today’s post by Feb 19, 2016 and you are in the running for this beautiful new knitting book filled with a wide variety of … Read More...
Lightening Fast NICU Beanies – How Long Do They Actually Take?
This pattern by Fiberfluxblog has named this pattern Lightening Fast. It doesn’t actually say how long it takes so I am challenging any of our readers to make some up and let us know just how fast you can Knit … Read More...
19 Cute and Healthy Valentine’s Day Food Ideas
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day that doesn’t involve consuming 8,000 calories of chocolate, Spaceships and Laser Beams can help. They’ve assembled a roundup of healthy yet festive treats the whole family will enjoy. The chicken … Read More...
Project: Wooden Love Banner
I love the unique combination of the rustic wood with the pink glitter on this pretty LOVE banner from Beth Watson. She’ll show you how to color, glitter and layer up wood and chipboard shapes in her project tutorial over … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew zipper heart coin pouch
Mark Montano shows how you can make this heart coin purse – with no sewing required!! He uses glue to insert the zipper and create the pouch, but you could also use your sewing machine for a simple sewing project. … Read More...
Four Strand Pearl Necklace Tutorial – With Video
Pearls are a classic piece. Almost every girl wants a set of pearls. If you love the look of those beautiful beads, you’ll want to see this tutorial for making your own four strand pearl necklace. It’s so easy, and … Read More...
21 Easy DIY Centerpieces For Your Next Party
A beautiful centrepiece can make a huge impact on the look of your party. However, getting something both stunning and amazing can sometimes come along with a big chunk of change. These ideas are not only easy to make yourself, … Read More...
Make Valentine’s Day more Colorful With These Craft Ideas For Kids
Get your kids involved with Valentine’s Day (or Love Day as my son calls it), with these 20 fun crafts. Even the littlest ones can get involved with hand print and footprint crafts, Many of these don’t involve candy, so … Read More...
Giveaway: Big Stitch Quilting Needles
I scored big at my local quilt shop Saturday when I found this needle pack. Called Big Stitch, Pepper Cory 
designed these especially for quilters to create utility stitches. Utility stitches are a longer length than conventional stitches and use … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart Cutout Tea Light Holders
I haven’t tried Fimo Air yet – or I haven’t tried microwaving it – but I guess it makes sense that you could. It’s not plastic-y polymer clay that would burn badly and I’ve dried paper pulp in the microwave. … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 ways to make buttonholes in faux shearling
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows two ways to make buttonholes in faux shearling. She used both of these methods on a faux shearling coat she recently made for herself. One method is very similar to a bound buttonhole and … Read More...
Project: Ombre’ Valentine’s Day Card
Achieve a pretty faded ombre’ effect using Gelato color sticks with water over die cuts for this Valentine’s Day Card. You can find a video tutorial over on the Papertrey Ink blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day … Read More...
Crock Pot BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Meatballs
Hello bacon lovers! This will be a hit at the next potluck, brunch, sleepover, and week night meal. Let your crockpot
do all the work after you assemble these yummy delights. Make the meatballs the day before and throw them … Read More...
Tutorial: Button heart sachets
These button heart sachets are so sweet! They’d be perfect for Valentine’s Day gifts! Rebecca from Simple As That shares a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s quick to sew, so make up a bunch to give to all … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Paper Pumpkin for February
Ooooohhhhh, a sneak peak of this months Paper Pumpkin kit as surfaced on Instagram! Cool, we never get to see what’s coming before the kit comes! If you want to get this months kit in the mail be sure … Read More...
Watercolor Valentine Cookies
Gather some water, different color food gels, food safe paintbrush, and some fondant for a fun time in the kitchen with the kids. This project is perfect, because there is no right or wrong. You and the kids can paint … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric journal cover with a pen pocket
A fabric cover turns a plain notebook into a special journal. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a fabric journal cover. A pocket on the spine is the perfect spot to hold a pen, … Read More...