May is almost here, so how about a healthier version of coconut shrimp to enjoy on Cinco De Mayo or make for Mom on Mother’s Day. Then you can feel less guilty about that margarita or other cocktail. Maggie at … Read More...
Mimosa Bundt Cake
It’s Sunday, for some that means brunch and time with family and friends. For some brunch or the holidays are better when you start with a glass of mimosa. Now everyone can enjoy that drink in cake form. Like Tanya … Read More...
Free Pattern – Fairy Mouse
I have an issue with things that scurry so you would never find me making this. But it is cute so I shall share I just won’t look at it.
The pattern is free but you will need to register … Read More...
Lick Your Face – DIY Cocoa Powder Foundation
This DIY foundation actually contains Cacao powder, which means you could technically lick your own face. I am not sure about this recipe. When you read the recipe you will see what I mean. It reads more like a cookie … Read More...
Brilliant Idea! – Attach a Bobbin Winder To A Drill
Wow! How clever is this idea. When you have 100’s of these to do, being able to speed things up is a big help. It also saves a lot of strain on your wrists. Check out the full tutorial on … Read More...
DIY Glass Pebble Plant Stakes
Add useful decorations to your garden with these fun plant marker stakes! All you need is some pebbles, pens, and mod-podge!
Looking for more garden marker ideas? Check these out on Etsy Starting your garden from … Read More...
Project: Glitter Sunshine Tag
The fun sparkly background on this clear acrylic tag was made using a masking stencil and glitter on an adhesive sheet. Wendy Price added cute stamped images over top her background to complete the tag. Find out her tips for … Read More...
How To Make Influenza Sore Throat Whiskey Sorbet
Maybe they were on to something back in the days, when they fed you whiskey or bourbon for the cold. Pretty sure a shot of either would of help with sleep and definitely would have killed everything on the inside. … Read More...
The Flu Buster Immunity Juice Recipe
I’m going to flood you with some flu remedies that I wish I had on hand the last few weeks. I will definitely keep these on hand for the future. The flu and cold season is worse this spring than … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather business or credit card sleeve
This leather card sleeve is a simple leather sewing project. Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making it. Finished dimensions are 2 3/4″ wide x 3 3/4″ high, perfect to use for business cards, credit cards, or … Read More...
DIY Shibori Dye Drip Technique
Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that uses a resist method, like batik, but instead of using wax, you shape or fold the fabric. The creases or physical pressure of objects on the fabric will act as the resist.
Agy … Read More...
Baby Arm Inspired Bread
The Japanese come up with some of the most beautiful and creative items that you can’t imagine eating, but they can also come up with some bizarre things. I know I’ve said I could eat up a cute baby, but … Read More...
Jerk Pork Stuffed Bakes
Here is a great appetizer, snack or even light dinner for the weekend. Bring the island flavors to your table or the backyard barbecue. Mel from Tastes Spicey brings the island flavor to your kitchen with her recipes. She does … Read More...
At Home Helps You Get Ready to Celebrate the Arrival of Summer
At Home is a specialty retailer of home decor products with over 50,000 unique items, including furniture, garden, home textiles, housewares, patio, rugs, seasonal decor, tabletop décor, and wall decor. This means they specialize in pretty much everything you need … Read More...
Project: Die Cut Photo Pup Up Card
Shelly Hickox made this super cool Pop Up card using a photograph and a die cut of a chair. How cool it that?! It gets my mind thinking of all the different photos and dies I could combine………. This idea … Read More...
Process: Plus Side quilt with Carkai
Kirsty of Bonjour Quilts outdid herself using the Plus Side pattern in a fresh way. Embracing a modern aesthetic, her choice to piece the top using, Carkai, by Carolyn Friedlander was spot on. She played with the layout until … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Blanc t-shirt
With casual style and a loose fit, the Blanc t-shirt is a great everyday tee! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making it. It’s quick to sew up – she’s able to make … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Paper Pumpkin Kit
There’s still a little time left to enter to win this months Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin’ Up. Click here to go to the original post to enter.
-Heather
DIY Garden Beds the Whole Family Can Help With
In case you needed another reason to garden, a bunch of evidence has sprouted up in the past few years showing that kids learn better and eat healthier when they have access to their own beds. Gardens stimulate little ones’ interest in ecology—and let them get their hands a little dirty in the process.
Craft Fair Resources for Newbies
If you have been thinking about selling you handmade products at craft fairs for the first time, then I would recommend checking out this post that Marie Segares shared on the Creative Income blog.
Marie shares links to some great … Read More...