Still looking for a side dish? Since I’m the only one that likes sweet potatoes, this is one that I’m trying this year. This recipe is great, because you can bake the potatoes ahead of time and then bake them … Read More...
Tutorial: Two tone leather zippered pouch
Alana from Threadbare Cloak shows how to make a two toned leather (or faux leatter) zip pouch. The bag is color blocked, with one color of leather on the front and another on the back. Colorful zips make a fun … Read More...
Pumpkin Soup – Free Recipe
It is getting a little chilly out there, which means time for more comfort food. There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of soup. Especially homemade soup! If you still need your pumpkin fix, make some of this homemade … Read More...
Decorate for Thanksgiving with a Thankful Tree
If you’re looking for an easy, affordable, and interactive way to decorate for your Thanksgiving meal, this tree centerpiece is perfect. Fill a large jar with nuts, add a tree branch, and make chalkboard tag ornaments. When guests arrive, they … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced flower pillow
This pieced flower pillow would make a pretty addition to a little girl’s bedding set! Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making it. She gives it dimension by stuffing the petals part of the pillow, but … Read More...
Coconut Eggnog
While y’all were enjoying your pumpkin spice, I had to wait another month for eggnog to come out. We get ours from a local dairy farm and it is so yummy. It is one of those taste kind of drink. … Read More...
Updated: 9 Things You Can Make With Rocks
Rocks may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of crafting materials, but with a bit of creativity, these little stones can be transformed into beautiful and unique pieces of art. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter … Read More...
5 Places To Sell Your Art Online
Do you sell your handmade products online? If not, have you considered it? Carmen, from Carmen Whitehead Designs put together a list of 5 online sites that artists can sell their original work and prints. She says:
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What Are Some of Your Favorite Etsy Shops?
Do you ever have those days that you just take a few minutes to browse your favorite Etsy shop and see what’s new? We love supporting any and all crafters who share their creative talents, and today we want to … Read More...
Free Chart – Christmas Bear
Durene Jones. has yet again provided us with another amazing and might add free Cross stitch chart. This chart is for a Christmas bear holding a little Christmas sign. You can download the chart by visiting her facebook page.… Read More...
Free Printable Christmas Gift Voucher Tag – Icecream
It doesn’t matter if you appreciate your teacher or your friends (maybe they are both). This free printable has a printable file for each version. Make sure you gift some ice-cream this Christmas time for a quick and “use-able” gift … Read More...
Free Pattern – Babies Beanie With Flower
What an adorable little bubba and an adorable little beanie. This free beanie pattern is nice and chunky with an oversized flower. You can grab the free pattern off Ravelry. Free Beanie Pattern.
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Free pattern: Girl’s easy raglan tunic
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a girls’ raglan tunic. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric and comes together quickly. This tunic is actually a variation of her free Raglan Tunic … Read More...
Project: Fold Over Poinsettia Card
Monika Jakubowska shares how she made this beautiful holiday fold over card making the 3D poinsettia flower with die cut shapes, she’s also got a template for fold over card base. You’ll need to translate her blog but the step … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas and pom pom Christmas tree banner
Amy from Ameroonie Designs guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make this canvas and pom pom Christmas tree banner. The Christmas tree designs are easy to assemble using fusible webbing. The only sewing … Read More...
Easy Cranberry Daiquiris
The holiday is a time of celebration and get togethers with family and friends near and from afar. Sometimes we like to celebrate with a drink. This drink is perfect for the holidays. As always, remember to drink responsibly and … Read More...
Oreo Brownie Chocolate Trifle
If you are looking for an easy holiday dessert to please everyone, here it is! Who doesn’t like chocolate, especially during the holidays. You could make this in individual bowls, so no one has to share or let the battle … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew cut out sweatshirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this cutout sweatshirt, with no sewing required. Just start with a purchased sweatshirt and use a pair of scissors to cut away the shoulder and the deep vee. Her tutorial shows what … Read More...
Philly Cheese Steak Soup
When the cold weather hits, I get into the comfort food zone. As much as I love warm hearty sandwiches, such as a cheese steak or meatball sub, sometimes I just want the filling and not the bread. Ruth from … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy rounded corner zip pouch
Zippered pouches are good to keep on hand in your gift stash. You can give them as stand alone gifts, or fill them with goodies to make an even more special gift. Zaaberry shows how you can make these zip … Read More...