Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s princess costume. It’s gorgeous with a gathered neck line and long dramatic oversleeves. The design was inspired by Buttercup’s dress in The Princess … Read More...
Goosebumps Halloween Punch
Did you or your kids read the Goosebumps series? My daughter didn’t, but this punch is perfect for a Halloween party. It doesn’t matter if you have read the series or planning on going to the movie. This would be … Read More...
Mounting a Phone to a Tripod Using Sculpey
Have you ever needed to have your phone on a tripod? Maybe to take pictures for your blog or Etsy shop or to do a video? Alison from Adventures in Making needed a way to attach her phone to her … Read More...
Decorate for Halloween with Sparkly Skulls
If your Halloween style is more glam than spooky, these decorated plastic skulls should be right up your alley. They’re made with Allure Dimensional Design Adhesive Paint and stick on gems. You can make them a traditional orange and black, … Read More...
Recycled soda can tab Santa belt buckle
You can never start thinking about Christmas too early, it sneaks up on like that! This Santa gift tag that uses a recycled soda tab as the buckle is beyond cute. If you start saving tabs now and making these … Read More...
Driftwood Fish Tutorial
Don’t you just love driftwood projects? I just moved to the pacific northwest so I’m only about 30 minutes away from great places to find driftwood. Zoe from Creative in Chicago is basically the Queen of Driftwood after making … Read More...
Concrete and Copper Pumpkin Napkin Rings
Are you planning a get together this Fall? Whether it’s your turn to host Thanksgiving dinner, or you just want a great way to dress up you place settings for the next family dinner, this idea for a napkin ring … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork floor pillows from pre-cut fabric squares
How awesome would it be to curl up against one of these patchwork floor pillows to read a book or play a game? Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make … Read More...
Easy To Make Pressed Flower Candles
Candles are a great way to add warmth and ambiance to any room, and they make wonderful gifts for friends and loved ones. If you’re looking for a unique and beautiful way to elevate your candle-making game, try adding some … Read More...
28 Other Ways To Use Minecraft As A Teaching Aide
Minecraft has a cult following in I assume most countries. Our kids have moments of loving it but they are not hardcore fans and certainly not addicted. I know that the word Minecraft does tend to perk up their little … Read More...
Free Pattern – Mandala Slouchie Beanie
Mandalas are all the trend right now and they are popping up all over the internet. Here are a few of our previous posts on Mandala crafts.
This Free Crochet Mandala hat is very bohemian and could be made in … Read More...
It Looks Like Rabbit Poop – Would You Take This DIY Supplement?
These Turmeric Bombs are made up of Turmeric powder and some other key ingredients (read the full recipe here). I must admit they look like rabbit or Kangaroo poop to me. I am not sure I could pop it … Read More...
Lots of Great Knitting Advice in One Place
I have often shared projects from my online knitting buddy Donna, whose blog goes by the name purl3agony. She’s got a lot of fun patterns as well as tips and advice on her site, and she recently combined a bunch … Read More...
6 Ways To Display Your Wedding Vows
Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life and also one of the most busy and eventful days. With everything going on throughout the day, there are things you are bound to miss and look … Read More...
Review: A Muse Studio October Collection
Each month A Muse Studio offers a special selection of products, the monthly collections are small, curated collections that typically include 3-4 stamp sets, some dies, custom paper packs and other accessories. For the month of October it’s all about … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom basket liners to fit any size square basket
Kelsey from Vanilla Joy shows how you can make fabric liners for square baskets. You can make them to fit any size square basket, but she shows ones that she made to fit inside her IKEA SKUBB baskets. They are … Read More...
Perfectly Creepy Blood Drip Earrings
If you are trying to put together your Halloween costume, but have found that it still needs a little something, these blood drip earrings are it! I can guarantee you have the supplies needed, so take a quick visit to … Read More...
Tutorial: Star Wars Obi-Wan costume
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make an Obi-Wan costume. She shares a tutorial on her own blog showing how to make a no-sew vest, and a tutorial at eHow showing how to make the robe. The robe … Read More...
5 Annoying Things Said to Artists, and how to smile through them
Today’s post is brought to you by Alison from Adventures in Making. She is sharing 5 annoying things said to artists, and great comebacks for them.
If you’re in the business of selling your work, at some point you are … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers |50 Fall Family Photo Ideas
… Read More...Here’s a great round-up of tips and tricks for a successful fall family photo shoot. You’ll find 11 location ideas, 10 ideas for poses, 9 prop ideas, 10 ideas for what to wear, 9 planning tips PLUS a free printable