A refrigerator is one of those appliances we have in our home that does so much for us, but we rarely even give it a second thought. This post from The Krazy Coupon Lady has 13 ideas that you can … Read More...
Drugs, Violence And Adult Themed Coloring Books – Breaking Bad Giveaway
You know that coloring books for adults are here to stay when publishing companies are producing adult themed books.
We watched BB in our house, though I am not sure I was totally in to it. I know it has … Read More...
You Would Have To Be A Bit Of A Turkey To Wear This
Yes the pun is totally intended. If you want to be the family clown or turkey in this case than you need to show up to dinner rocking this beanie. Get your Turkey day on and crochet yourself this free … Read More...
How to make folded paper ornaments
When I spotted these paper ornaments I thought they looked like pine cones and I love pine cones. They are easy to make and wouldn’t they look cute made with all sorts of recycled and new papers? Pop on over … Read More...
Star Wars Coffee Cup Cozies Are Super Simple to Knit
Are you gearing up for the new Star Wars movie? I should have a pattern celebrating the new movie soon, but in the meantime check out these cute and really easy Star Wars coffee cup cozies from Create in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork Fall Acorn potholder
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this patchwork acorn potholder. The patchwork is a good way to use some of your smaller fabric scraps. The pot holder is backed … Read More...
Glass Rain Chains – Some Great Ideas
Here in California were in the midst of a very severe draught. And what’s coming…El Niño. They’re expecting a large amount of rain this winter. So, how about a rain chain to divert the water in a rain tub or … Read More...
Project: Winter Centerpiece
This winter wonderland centerpiece would be so sweet in the middle of a holiday table. Cover wooden shapes with papers, adding patterns with paint and stencils and adhere them along with some pre-printed scrapbooking embellishments to party straws and insert … Read More...
Pricing for Profit: Make it a Family Tradition
This is a post by Rachel Gregg, Content Marketing Lead, CreativeLive
Editor’s Note: In this post, Rachel Gregg of CreativeLive, reflects on the economic impact crafting can have on a maker’s well-being and how to price your handmade goods … Read More...
Rubber & Brass Tube Necklace
The next time you go out shopping for jewelry making supplies, you may want to stop at the local hardware store. This tutorial from Makery shows exactly how you can make this fashionable necklace from rubber and brass tubing. It’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Boys’ vest, make it for Christmas
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has a free boy’s vest pattern that would make a perfect Christmas (or other dressy occasion) vest. It has welt pockets, which look particularly nice when made from a contrast fabric. Her free pattern comes … Read More...
28 DIY Wedding Bouquet Designs
A bride’s bouquet is one of the most important things for her to plan throughout a wedding. These 28 bouquet designs are sure to strum up some sort of inspiration for the bride-to-be you know. With ideas of making a … Read More...
So this is how a sewing machine works…learn in 15 seconds
I had always wondered how the machine did what it did…
This is a great simple 15 second video that teaches even the newcomers how the machine does it magic. Share this with everyone who has asked you, and especially … Read More...
Thankful Tag Mini Album
Here’s another take on a mini-album for November, this time using tag shapes. Danielle Flanders blended cardstock and patterned paper tags with tag shaped photos in this gorgeous mini-book about being thankful for her family. She put this album together … Read More...
Tutorial: Feather Ornaments
Allison, of CraftPaperScissors, shares a quick, colourful embellished feather ornament tutorial with us. With mica powders and press on embellishments you could make any sort of glittery feather or leaf shaped ornament you want. These would be great to hang … Read More...
Cheesy Pasta with Bacon and Kale
I don’t like to do a lot of cooking before Thanksgiving and it’s just hectic during the holidays and everyday schedules. Time isn’t always on your side. Nicky from Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary has a meal that will be ready in … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny pom pom trim piped seams
Gretchen from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how you can insert tiny pom pom trim into seams. The tiny pom pom trim works like piping to accent your seam lines, but with a more lighthearted fun kind of … Read More...
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
I can never seem to time the potatoes right for Thanksgiving. I was happy to see the idea of keeping the potatoes warm in a crock pot and this recipe for actually making the potatoes in the crock pot. Warm … Read More...
How To Make A Modern Beads Coaster
Here is a beading project that anyone can do! This coaster is made from wooden beads and wool thread. That’s basically all you need to make a lovely coaster. Agata from Passion Shake shared the tutorial on the Homedit blog. … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork throw blanket from thrifted scarves
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make this gorgeous patchwork plaid throw blanket out of thrifted wool scarves. The sewing is super easy – if you can sew a straight line you can make this throw. The patchwork … Read More...