The name says it all, These cloths are certainly reminiscent of citrus fruits on the kitchen bench top. This set would be perfect for Holiday gifts for young and old. Add a bottle of DIY soap for a complete gift … Read More...
Forget The Coloring Books – Now There Is Dot To Dot’s For Adults
The market is swamped right now with Adult coloring books
but what about some good old Dot To Dot’s? These free printable dot to dot’s though are not just for adults they are the perfect counting activity for older kids … Read More...
Freebie: Star Wars Stormtrooper Kid Digital Stamp
I’ll admit it, I’m super excited about the new Star Wars movie, I’m buying into all the hype and loving all the new toys and merchandise and can’t wait to see the new movie! I even bought a new Star … Read More...
Free pattern: Sock Thanksgiving Pilgrim Turkey softie
Gobble, gobble! You can make this turkey softie out of a couple of socks. Isn’t he the cutest? Joanne from Craft Passion has a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. You’ll need a regular sock for his body and … Read More...
What is email marketing? 5 Tips for Getting Started
Do you have an email newsletter for your indie business? Do you know what email marketing is? Well, this is a great post over on the Creative Income blog sharing more about it. They say:
“With all the emphasis on … Read More...
Edible Gumball Necklace Tutorial
We’ve all seen those adorable bubblegum necklaces, but this is a new and fun twist. Why not make something that look just like it, but something you can actually eat? This edible gumball necklace is not only one of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Lions, Tigers & Bears t-shirt refashion appliques
Joy from XOXO Grandma created the lion, tiger, and bear (not shown above) appliques on this refashioned t-shirt dress using bleach pens and Sharpies. Want to see how she did it? She has a tutorial – and the templates. They … Read More...
Tutorial: Making and Using Clay Leaves
You can take advantage of some of the great textured cookie cutters that come out in the fall and use them to make fabulous clay leaves. I got a handful at a Williams-Sonoma clearance sale last year and found a … Read More...
Geek glasses pattern
Trendy geek glasses are popping up everywhere, so don’t miss a chance to sew some up for yourself or others. Sarah Bailey of Sew What Sherlock? makes it easy with her digital paper piecing pattern. Here’s one made up in … Read More...
Chatelaine Sampler Quilt blocks | free patterns
Rose Johnston, of Threadbare Creations, sets the standard for generosity among quilters who blog. She is sharing free-to-download quilt block patterns, one every week. A few days ago, she published number 46, Old Windmill. Each block is a different design, … Read More...
DIY: Oatmeal Stout Soap
Earlier in October, Soap Queen shared a recipe & tutorial for a unique Oatmeal Stout scented soap. This cold process soap recipe calls for real Oatmeal Stout Beer and, of course, real oatmeal. Check it out here.
Tutorial: Zip Itself Coin Purse
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make a Zip Itself coin purse. The little pouch is made from a long zipper and ribbon that zips around itself. Kids and tweens love these clever little pouches. … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
I want to thank the person that came up with the mug cake! I could have used this recipe last night! It is ready in 5 minutes and your sweet cravings will be solved. I have a few kids in … Read More...
Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
My husband loves pumpkin anything, my daughter needs a little chocolate with her pumpkin. I think these cookies will be a hit with them. I’ll surprise them as soon as the summer weather finally leaves us this weekend. Maybe I’ll … Read More...
14 Nail Polish Crafts
Have you ever found yourself with a pile of old, colorful nail polish that you don’t wear anymore? Well, don’t toss them out just yet! Believe it or not, nail polish can be used for more than just painting your … Read More...
Do some Selfish Sewing, plus a free printable project planner
How long has it been since you’ve sewn something for yourself? It’s nice to make things for other people, but you should also make sure you use your mad sewing skills to treat yourself. If you need some motivation, Selfish … Read More...
How to make a faux vintage tin
At first glance this container looks authentically vintage. Pop on over to the blog Home Work to see what the original container looked like (you will be amazed!) and see the tutorial Carolyn shared on how to make a faux … Read More...
Parents Make Hulk Princess Cake for 4-Year Old Daughters
Here is a little read to enjoy with your tea or coffee. Being a tomboy, I spent more time playing with my brother’s trucks than with my Barbie dolls. I’m not trying to jump on the neutral gender train, for … Read More...
23 Halloween Cocktails
Even though I’m not much of a drinker, I do appreciate artfully presented cocktails. There are some amazing drinks in this HGTV slideshow, including a Black Devil Martini, Zombie Slime Shooters, Pumpkin Spice Punch, Milky Way Martini, and more. … Read More...
18 Ways to Use a Shoebox
A regular old shoe box can made into something beautiful thanks to this post from The Tip Junkie! Before you go tossing out that cardboard box, check out this post and see if anything would fit into your next DIY … Read More...