I don’t think there will ever be a quick fix for Stretch marks and I have to wonder if there actually needs to be. I mean it’s part of life isn’t it? Having said that though not everyone gets stretch … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Seal-Adorable!
Oh my gosh I can not put into words how adorable this little guy is.
He looks cute, adorable, lonely and strong all at the same time. Perfect hand held size for a little boy or girl.
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Project: Stamped Scarf
Add some pizzazz to a scarf with rubber stamping! The Design Memory Crafts blog has tips on what paints to use and how to get a good stamped image on fabric. Make one for yourself or as gifts this holiday … Read More...
How To Charge Clients For Design Work
Note- this is just a “for fun” post and not an actual strategy for charging your clients.
The folks over at Digital Synopsis created this funny little graphic sharing what to charge for design services. If you’re a graphic designer … Read More...
Project: Bottle Box
Here’s a fun twist on a treat box. Fill a small bottle with sweets and put it inside this cute side hinged box. The Poodles blog has directions for cutting, scoring and folding cardstock and adding pattern paper to make … Read More...
Caramel Apple Slices with Butterscotch
I love candied and caramel apples, but hate how messy it is to eat them. There are cute mini versions, where you take a melon baller to cut out the apples and then dip them into caramel. I like this … Read More...
Golden Vanilla Cupcakes with Swiss Buttercream Frosting for Two
I love that there are more creations for smaller portions of baked goods and recipes. We are a family of three and the last thing we need is a dozen cupcakes in the house. Especially if you are trying to … Read More...
5 Networking Business Strategies for Indie Crafters (Part 1)
Are you one of the many creative business owners who hear the word networking and feel uncomfortable? Me too. And Marie from the Creative Income blog feels the same way. However she is sharing a few different strategies for using … Read More...
Easy Baked Breakfast Apples
Finally it is starting to feel like fall! The heat wave of the last two weeks have been brutal, but I won’t complain because of last winter. Apple picking season is here, but it is hard to go apple picking … Read More...
Unique and Fun Ways To Decorate Your Pumpkins This Year
In my opinion, once the month of September has begun, it’s all game for anything considered Fall. That includes pumpkins! I love pumpkin in any shape and color and because of that I’m totally crushing on these 26 ideas of … Read More...
Hosting a Backyard Fire Pit Party
If you have a fire pit in your backyard, consider inviting friends over for an outdoor party and passing out DIY S’mores kits that include a wet wipe to take care of messy hands once the treat is done. This … Read More...
Oh My Gosh Why Didn’t I label My Kids Books This Way Instead
Oh my what a practical idea. If you haven’t clicked WHY she does this then let me tell you. We are all told to label our kids books on the front cover. However our kids books are always stacked making … Read More...
10 Super DIY Tips By Tilly Jane
Tilly-Jayne is a UK based fashion, lifestyle & interiors blogger with a love for simple styling, monochrome and cacti. We invited her to share her top 10 DIY Home Decor Tips.
10 Super Cheap DIY Ideas To Brighten Your Home… Read More...
Video Tutorial – Chocolate Soap YUM!
When you listen to this tutorial you will think she is making a cake. With ingredients like Organic goats milk, cocoa, cocoa butter and sunflower oil you would be forgiven for trying to eat this soap. (Please don’t)
Looking for … Read More...
Free Pattern – Rock Star Fingerless Gloves
The kids are going to love these! These Fingerless gloves will have them feeling like a little rockstar (as the name suggests).
You could view the free crochet mitts pattern here.
Tutorial: Shabby flowers from your ribbon scraps
Charlene at Paper and Ink Playground shares a tutorial at May Arts blog shows how you can make these beautiful shabby flower blooms out of scrap ribbon and tulle. I have a stash of vintage seam binding that I know … Read More...
Project: Halloween Pop Up Card
BOO! Send someone some spooky fun this Halloween with a cute ghost pop up card. The Darlene Designs blog has a video tutorial showing you how. I love how she added the ghosts onto an accordion fold inside!
-Heather
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Neon Pop Yellow Earrings
Neon is very trendy right now. Not just amongst the tweens and teens, but we are even seeing it peek through in the adult fashions as well. Take that color to your jewelry with these fun Neon Pop Earrings. You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Purse organizer from a placemat
Tired of stuff getting lost in the bottom of your purse? It seems my car keys always find the deepest corner to sneak into. Dru from Polka Dot Poplars guest blogs at Cooking With Ruthie with a tutorial showing how … Read More...
DIY Marbled Paper with Oil Paints
Here is a fabulous tutorial for marbling paper! The marble look is definitely a hot trend this year, and there are all sorts of tutorials floating around on pinterest for trying your own marbling.
I love these handmade papers by … Read More...