As you prepare for the holidays, here is a new appetizer to add to your menu. A much healthier alternative to the bacon wrapped appetizers. I’ll still eat those, but it is nice to have some other options. Why not … Read More...
Oh Crap, I lost my needle!
Ever wonder why so many DIYers show us tutes on needle keepers and pin cushions? Simple. We lose them mid-project. I cannot recall the last time it happened to me. Kidding. Truth is, I lost a needle Saturday after I … Read More...
Tutorial: Deconstruct a thrifted shirt to get the most fabric
So you’ve found a thrifted shirt with the perfect fabric to use for a sewing project. Now what? Connie from ReFabulous shows how to cut it up to get the most usable fabric from it.
Click below for her tutorial:… Read More...
Easy Cinnamon Roll Knots
Another easy cinnamon roll recipe! Yay! Plus, another use for the pizza dough. Two Peas and Their Pod show you how easy it is to make these yummy knots using pizza dough. I don’t usually make breakfast on the holidays, … Read More...
Pumpkin Pie Pudding
If you pumpkin pie lovers haven’t had enough ideas, how about pumpkin pie pudding? This recipe is gluten free, vegan, and soy free. Spoon it out of the container or fancy it up by serving in wine glasses like Win-Win … Read More...
Display your bottle caps in a fun way
If you happen to save bottle caps from your favorite bottled beverages either for sentimental reasons or the cool graphics this is great way to display them. Over at The Grommet you can get this United States shaped bottle cap … Read More...
The Secret to Making WHITE Salt Dough
How many times have you made salt dough that has actually turned out a true bright white color? Salt dough has a natural tendency to turn a more off-white rustic color once it dries, but with this one secret ingredient, … Read More...
Free pattern: Sock reindeer wearing Christmas onesies
These sock reindeer have got their festive on, with jingle bells around their necks and wearing Christmas hooded onesies. Adorable!! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making them. The onesies are made from novelty Christmas socks. Whatever … Read More...
Knitting in the News: Tech, Art and Business
It’s been a while since I’ve done a roundup of knitting news, so there’s a good amount today.
If you think about it, a knitting machine may just be the original 3-D printer. And a business in London called Unmade … Read More...
15 Thanksgiving Kids Crafts
You are sure to find a Craft project to keep the kids busy in this Festive Round up. From turkeys to Autumn leaves there seems to be a craft for every age and ability. Thanksgiving Kids Crafts Ideas And Activities.… Read More...
Free Crochet -Amigurumi Christmas Snowman Pattern
Rebeckah’s Treasures has created this adorable Amigurumi Crochet Winter Snowman. He is perfect for the holiday season and is totally adorable he could “melt” your heart. Yes that pun was totally intentional. Free Crochet Snowman Toy Pattern For Christmas.
Looking … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Different Curls
Have you ever wondered how to get the most our of your Hair curler? This info graphic shows you the three different curls created simply by wrapping the hair around the barrel in different methods. Hair Curling Techniques.
10 Best plug-ins for your Indie Business Website
If you’re an indie business owner or artist with a wordpress.org site, than this post is for you! In this post Carmen from Carmen Whitehead Designs is sharing her top 10 wordpress plugins that she use for her art business … Read More...
Easy Pistachio Shell Art
If you love munching on pistachios, then this fun recycling tutorial is for you! Zoe Feast from Creative in Chicago reused washed pistachio shells with some Sharpies and glue. I am not a fan of pistachios, but if I was, … Read More...
Book Review: Paper Cutting: 20 Projects for Friends to Make
The new book Paper Cutting: 20 Projects for Friends to Make
by Amy Phipps and Claire Culley has DIY paper cutting projects for making 3D items, greeting cards, photo props, a mobile, cake topper, lamp shade and more that are … Read More...
Tutorial: How to get a sewing pattern back in the envelope
Tissue sewing pattern defy physics. Once they’ve been unfolded and cut, they expand and getting them back into the envelope is nearly impossible. You can actually get them back in, though, and neatly too. Riley Blake Designs shares a tutorial … Read More...
Winter Wedding Ideas You Can Cozy Up To
Most think of a Winter wedding to be cold and consist of colors of red and white. These 18 ideas will leave you in awe of the pure beauty that you would have never dreamed a Winter wedding to hold. … Read More...
Macramé Bracelet Patterns For Any Skill Level
Macramé is best known for those braided plant hangers that many of us had back in the ’70’s. Trust me when I say, that is not the case anymore! The craft technique has made it’s come back and in so … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go pot holder with pocket
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can use a quilt-as-you-go technique to create a pot holder from your fabric scraps. They’re a generous 9″ square, with a pocket on the back for your hand. Make a few to … Read More...
Free Christmas Printable or Digital Patterned Papers
I just came across this delightful set of free printable patterned Christmas papers, and had to share with you! Mel has set this up in such a genius way. You can print a test sheet to check to see if … Read More...