Janica from JaniJo shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make a little girl’s poodle skirt. She keeps things simple by making it a basic gathered skirt with an easy elastic waistband, and makes it extra … Read More...
7 Dinosaur Themed Preschool Activities
Dinosaurs are a popular theme for kids everywhere to fall in love with. Their gigantic size is simply amazing to those little ones, and learning about the prehistoric creatures can easily become a fascination in and of itself. These 7 … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap busting owl pouch
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make this adorable owl zippered pouch – and use up some of your smaller fabric scraps in the process. Each of the feathers is made from a different scrap … Read More...
Indie Artist Interview with Amy Byrne
Hey guys, today I’m thrilled to have Amy Byrne from Random Acts of Amy! I love interviewing other fellow artists and getting to know them so I’m super happy to have Amy here today.
Lets get to know her:
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22 Ways to Use Project Life Cards
Are you addicted to Project Life cards and you don’t even scrapbook? Or maybe you do use them for the intended purpose, but you have so many of the suckers, you need to find other ways to use them up? … Read More...
Using Your Polymer Clay Scraps
Today I hosted a kid’s birthday party in my studio – this is a regular thing – and, for the most part, we played with my scraps. My “good” scraps are the stuff that haven’t been mixed into shades of … Read More...
Free pattern: 123 fabric basket
Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a free pattern for making her 123 Basket. It’s a largish fabric basket, measuring 8″ wide x 6″ tall x 5″ deep for organizing larger items. Handles on the side make it easy to pick … Read More...
Homemade Spaghetti-Os
Are you singing the Spaghetti-Os song in your head? It just automatically pops in when I hear Spaghetti-Os. Great advertisement jingle, because I wasn’t a fan. My daughter and husband enjoyed them though. I think I’ll surprise them with this … Read More...
Cool Knitting Tools to Make Getting the Right Size Easier
I collect a lot of links to a lot of different things so I always have lots of options for things to share with you. Sometimes a theme emerges from the things I have found, and lately it seems I’ve … Read More...
Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli
One of our favorite dish for Chinese take out is beef and broccoli. I hate to admit, but it is about the only time I eat cooked broccoli. I really hate overcooked broccoli. Who’s with me? I was worried about … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear vinyl wallets
If you keep losing receipts and other small items in your purse, these clear plastic wallets can help. They’ll keep all your stuff together where they’re easy to grab, and the sides are clear so you can easily see what’s … Read More...
Ham Wrapped Potatoes
Well my football season isn’t going well, but it is only the beginning. If you tailgate or get together with others for football Sunday, you may want to add this to your menu. Am I crazy thinking that I might … Read More...
DIY Turmeric Tie-Dye Scarf
Tie dye has always been a trendy Summer project, but who says you can’t do it in the Fall too? Rachel from Adventures in Making just made this lovely tie-dye scarf that is perfect for Autumn! She says:
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Tutorial: Super easy curtains in just 6 steps
If your curtains are leaving you feeling meh, why not make a new set that inspire you? They don’t have to be difficult to make. LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. show how you can make a new set of … Read More...
How to paint a jack-o-lantern cell phone case
Just Like Renee of the blog Cute Simple Stuff I too am in love with decorating cell phone cases. They are like mini canvases that you can enjoy everyday. They are readily available and when one is getting a bit … Read More...
Don’t Throw Out a Burnt Pan Again!
We’ve all been there. It’s been a crazy day and when it comes time to cook your dinner, things don’t seem to settle down at all. You get things warming (or cooking) on the stovetop and before you know it, … Read More...
Teachers Love This Version Of Monopoly – See Why
Monopoly is a game familiar to everyone around the world but this version has teachers super excited. This version uses Math strategies to take you around the board. This game is aimed at 7+ years to help learn and revise … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Toy Hammock
How adorable is this Crochet Rainbow colored toy hammock. Toy hammocks are a great way to keep toys up and off the floor. This easy to make hammock has been created by Stitch11.com. You can grab the free pattern here.… Read More...
How To Tape Your Boobs Up So They Don’t Fall Down
I know you are probably thinking this is the craziest idea ever. But if you have ever purchased a strapless, backless, twisted strap, crazy strap dress then you know how hard finding, not just a bra but a “reliable” bra … Read More...
Product Review: Stampin’ Up Holiday Part 3
I am back with one last look at some of the new products available from Stampin Up in their new Holiday Mini Catalog. If you missed my first review click here to check it out and my second review can … Read More...