There’s no need to buy wrapping paper if you’ve got rubber stamps! Purchase some inexpensive brown butcher paper and stamp away. You can also add some dimension by heat embossing the images. This paper used Distress Ink for even more … Read More...
Christmas Sherbet Punch
This Christmas sherbet punch is similar to the punch we served at all holiday and family gatherings. Sometimes we had sherbet and sometimes we didn’t. This will be a punch recipe that you will use over and over again. Use … Read More...
Tutorial: Color block pillow with pleating and piping
Jann from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to create this beautiful accent pillow using color blocking, pleating, and piping. The color blocking makes the center pleated panel pop, and the piping around the … Read More...
Chocolate Mint Grasshopper Brownie Bites
This will be one of the items I bake this year for my neighbors, or I’ll just eat them all myself. The winter holidays bring mint flavor to center stage, well at least in my opinion. You can have your … Read More...
Make a S’mores Mug Cake For One
Comfort in a bowl in 3 minutes! It would be wrong for me to go a month without a s’mores post of some kind. This mug cake will help me with my afternoon sleepiness and comfort me when I look … Read More...
An Artist’s Christmas Wish List
Have you ever wondered what to get an artist for Christmas? Or as an artist, have you wished that you would find new paintbrushes in your stocking? Carmen Whitehead has written up a blog post with what would be on … Read More...
You’ll Flip for These Cute DIY Party Crowns
Everything’s better when you’re wearing a crown! These DIY party crowns are perfect for birthday parties, dress up play, or just because. My favorite is the glittery gold star crown, but they’re all absolutely adorable. Most of them look easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Christmas stocking garland
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how to make the cutest mini Christmas stocking garland. The little stockings are roughly 5″ tall and attach to twine with clips. Keep them empty or fill them with small treats or Christmas quotes. You … Read More...
Pineapple Roasted Pork Loin
If you aren’t a turkey person or need an extra dish for the Thanksgiving table, give this pork loin recipe a try. According to Erica Dinho from My Colombian Recipes, a pork roast is a signature dish for the Colombians … Read More...
8 Kid Friendly Turkey Crafts
We are now one week away from Thanksgiving Day. Do you have your menu planned and your grocery shopping done? One thing you may have not thought about is something to keep the kids entertained while you are cooking the … Read More...
15 Kid Friendly Crafts Using Washi Tape
The washi tape trend is still in full swing, and thanks to the vast array of color and design options, you can find just about anything you want. This post from How Does She has 15 ideas of fun DIY … Read More...
Book Review and Exclusive Interview – The Hand Stitched Flower Garden
Yuki Sugashima’s THE HAND-STITCHED FLOWER GARDEN
is filled with ideas for creating beautiful and practical handcrafted gifts. The 20 projects are quick-and-easy to make; incorporate the dozens of floral designs showcased in the stitch galleries; and range from a … Read More...
Free Pattern – Strawberry Bag
I love the fresh summer feel of this Strawberry bag. It is certainly rather cute and definitely practical. I love strawberries, not just eating them but strawberry graphics and scents too. Here is the full crochet pattern.
You Will Not Believe What This Toy Is Made From
You will be forgiven for thinking this is a store bought rocket ship. It is in fact made from rubbish. Recycled bottles, toilet tubes and duct tape are some of the things required to complete this masterpiece. The kids will … Read More...
Knit a Trio of Socks in Christmas Colors
Funky socks are really popular right now, and while I haven’t knit anything crazy or deliberately mismatched, I like these socks from the Chilly Dog called the Wintermint Sock Trio.
It’s intended that you knit three socks, none of … Read More...
Free Printable Coloring Pages for Adults
Who doesn’t love to unwind with detailed coloring pages? I certainly do! You’ll love these free ones, designed for adults!
Menucha is reviewing the book Natural Wonders, and the publishers graciously offered her readers (us!) some free coloring pages from … Read More...
Video tutorial: Bias tape zipper
This bias tape zipper installation is a happy medium between an exposed zipper and a more traditional zipper. The edges of the seams are finished with a contrast bias tape, with the teeth of the zipper peeking through. Professor Pincushion … Read More...
How to make super sized button wall art
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Sometimes all it takes to make something ordinary into something extraordinary is to make it BIG. And that is the case with these fun giant buttons! Pop on over to the blog Decor and the Dog for the tutorial on… Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for November
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If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Leather and rope bucket baskets
Courtney from Always Rooney shows how you can make bucket baskets out of leather (or faux leather) and rope. The leather doesn’t fray and has plenty of body so it’s just a couple of seams to make the main bucket basket … Read More...