Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make these gorgeous patchwork scrunched fabric pumpkins. She shows them from Minky, but you can use any fabric – quilting cottons, burlap, velvet, and more. The patchwork makes this a great scrapbusting … Read More...
Caramel Apple Pound Cake
Oh yum! I will be sure to make this. Actually, I’ll be sure to have the kid make this with me. Here is a great recipe to make with the kids after you go apple picking. They can work on … Read More...
Tutorial: Hemming chiffon and other lightweight fabrics
Lightweight sheer and drapey fabrics always seem like a great idea – until you get to the hemming. Especially if your hem is curved in any way! Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow for hemming chiffon … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Everyday Skirt
It’s Always Autumn has the how-to for making a simple Everyday Skirt. The skirt pieces are cut on a curve to create an A-line shape that is fuller at the bottom than at the waist. The waist is an easy-to-sew … Read More...
Quick Spring-time quilt for baby + Free pattern
Spring has sprung for those living in the Southern Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand and the bottom 1/3 of Africa, etc,.,). But no matter where you live, Spring is the season of birth. To welcome a newborn human baby, I contend … Read More...
Tutorial: Happy Home Floor Pillow
This pieced floor pillow would look great in a living room or a bedroom or nursery. Use it as a foot rest or possibly as extra seating. Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free pattern at Pellon Projects showing how … Read More...
8 Jaw-Dropping Craft Fair Booth Display Ideas
Craft fairs are an exciting place to be, full of creativity, inspiration, and unique handmade items that you won’t find anywhere else. But have you ever stopped to take a closer look at the booths themselves? The way a booth … Read More...
An Apple Picking Party Is the Perfect Way to Celebrate Fall
This vintage inspired apple picking party looks like a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of fall with your family and friends, serving mini apple pies and fresh apple cider as you savor the season. It would also be a … Read More...
Mini Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie
Mini is the new black for your plate. It is the perfect accessory! Plus, you can eat more than one and not feel too guilty. These mini pumpkin pies are too cute! They would be wonderful at a brunch or … Read More...
Home Made Natural Stretch Mark Cream
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.
How about making … Read More...
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...