For those of you who like to get a little messy with paint, I have a fun tutorial for you over on my craft blog, Punk Projects.
I created these painted mandalas using acrylic paints and 2 different sizes of … Read More...
Doc McStuffins Free Activity Sheets
Doc McStuffins: Pet Vet as it arrives on DVD Tuesday, November 3rd! and to celebrate we have these free printable activity sheet sets for you to download. You can download them all here. Free Printable Doc McStuffins Pet Vet … Read More...
Carry Your Casseroles Around In This Handy Bag
The Perfect Casserole bag for popping next door for dinner or off down the road with a casserole for your daughter/son. This heavy duty casserole tote is sure to do the job. I should make one of these for my … Read More...
Winter is Coming — Have You Started Knitting an Afghan Yet?
I recently started a project, which will be done really soon if I just keep working on it, using three strands of yarn held together to knit a blanket. It’s going to be huge and super warm and use a … Read More...
Project and Technique: Gilded Stamped Ornament
Neil from Neelz Expressions has an awesome technique for using pretty metallic gilding flakes 
with stamps. He used glue to “ink” up a large background stamp onto an MDF ornament shape and then applied the flakes over top. Then added … Read More...
Tutorial: Scented tea trivet
This scented tea trivet would make the perfect gift for a tea lover! Melissa from A Happy Stitch shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make one. The fabric trivet is filled with rice and lavender. It’ll … Read More...
8 Strand Braided Bracelet
When you think of braided jewelry, you may think of a time when things were a little more free spirited and relaxed. This 8 strand braided bracelet gives a whole new look to the handmade leather bracelets. It also looks … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a skirt from a jacket
Look, a skirt from a jacket! This DIY is by Geneva from A Pair & A Spare. It’s a simple refashion that doesn’t require a pattern or sewing any complicated closures. Men’s jackets work well for this, as you’ll need … Read More...
Star Wars Halloween Masks and Pumpkin Carving Stencils
So I hear that there’s some excitement surrounding Star Wars 
lately for some reason? 😉 Then I guess I don’t have to say much more than click over right now to the link below to find these awesome printable vintage … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeping Bat Pendant from Clay
Here’s a neat Halloween decoration to try that isn’t one more pumpkin: a sleeping bat, either as pendant or hanging decoration. In the video, the bat is highlighted with mica powders but you could simply use paint and a … Read More...
DIY: Geometric quilt for wall or bed
This stunning quilt (top) came about after Jeran McConnel of Oleander and Palm spied a geometric style rug from Anthropologie that spoke to her. As a statement piece for the home, I prefer her quilt. If you like it too, … Read More...
The Best Tips & Tricks You’ll Find For PAINTING
Painting is one of those projects that most absolutely dread. It can be somewhat tedious and if not done correctly, flaws show quite obviously. Take a look at this post from Remodelaholic and check out their best tips and tricks … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY contrast shoulder blouse
Shirts with contrast shoulders are trendy. I saw them all over the stores when I went shopping with my daughter last weekend. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can DIY the look, starting with a plain shirt and … Read More...
Hot Cocoa Wedding Favors
Planning a Winter wedding? Send your guests home with warm wishes of thanks with this adorable idea of a hot cocoa mix. It’s so easy to put together, and fairly cheap as well. It’s something your guests are sure to … Read More...
White Chicken Chili for Two
As my daughter gets older and more independent, I find that is just me and my husband again for dinners. I’m not ready for the college and empty nest phase, but at least I have a few more years to … Read More...
Tutorial: Velcro bedskirt
Hide an ugly metal bedframe with a bedskirt! Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a bedskirt that attaches with Velcro. I’m loving the Velcro idea because, really, who wants to remove a mattress every time you … Read More...
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Skulls
In case you are still looking for something to make for Halloween dinner this year, try these scary skulls stuffed with cheesy chicken and broccoli. I’m also showing this so you can see a different use for the pans besides … Read More...
Make Your Own Life Size Pumpkin Memory Game
If your Halloween party will include several young guests, this DIY pumpkin memory game is a wonderful activity choice. Simply create various pairs of pumpkin faces on orange dollar store paper plates
and challenge kids to try to find matching … Read More...
Apple Rum Raisin Cake
If you still have some apples that you need to use up, here is a cake that speaks fall and the holidays. This would be a great dessert for your fall dinner, potluck or buffet table. It would also make … Read More...
How to wood burn a “couple” set of letters
Initials are a fun way decorate and wouldn’t these letters with an ampersand make a great gift for newlyweds or an anniversary gift? To embellish the surface I wood burned the letters with their own letter and the ampersand with … Read More...