As the leaves change colors and the air turns cooler, the Fall season welcomes the aroma of pumpkin spice. From lattes to candles, it seems like everything is pumpkin flavored or scented during this time of year. For many, … Read More...
Caramel Apple Smoothie
The only problem with being healthy, you cut back or eliminate the sweets all together. I believe it’s okay to indulge occasionally. This time of year, I start to bake and I love snacking on apples and caramel sauce. Most … Read More...
The Secrets To Making Your Small Space Feel So Much BIGGER!
Do you have a space that just seems too tiny? Maybe it’s your whole house, or maybe just a single room. Decorating your space the right way makes a huge difference in the way the room presents itself. The wrong … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and faux leather plant pots
Yin from Pretty Quirky Pants shows how you can make these fabric and faux leather plant pots. You can slip a potted plant (in those generic plastic pots) into the fabric buckets. They’re lined with waterproof fabric to keep moisture … Read More...
Worlds Biggest Bobin Lace Project
Worlds Biggest Bobbin Lace Project makes it into the Guinness World Record Book.
After a whole year of hard work, Portuguese lace-makers ‘The Rendilheiras’ recently completed the Largest bobbin lace. The lace was presented at an event in the… Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Soccer Ball
This free Crochet pattern uses the African Flower Motif.
The hexagon is easy to follow and this ball is adorable. Perfect gift for toddlers and babies. The free Pattern can be found here.
Free Printable Beach Themed Maths Activity
What’s better than doing Math? Doing Math at the beach of course. Here is a set of two beach themed math games to get your kids excited. You could use this game in Summer or use it in Winter to … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Gladiator Shoes
How to take your inexpensive Walmart shoes and turn them into something a little special. This is a great project if you have a tight budget when it comes to shoes. This tutorial allows you how to hack a pair … Read More...
Project: Crackle Heart Ornament Hangers
Instead of carving your love into a tree turn a plain wooden heart shape
into a sweet piece of art to hang. The Ain’t That Artsy Farty blog has directions for using crackle medium, paint and stamping to make these … Read More...
Tutorial To Make Your Own Boho Tassel Beaded Bracelet
The boho style is a huge trend right now in jewerlymaking and this adorable tassel beaded bracelet is perfect. Thanks to the blog Ef Zin Creations, you can have a step by step tutorial on how to make yourself a … Read More...
30 Wedding Favor Ideas That Will Cost You Less Than $1
When it comes to weddings, the tradition of providing favors to your guests is a thoughtful gesture of appreciation for their presence on your special day. However, with the numerous expenses that come with planning a wedding, it’s understandable that … Read More...
Tutorial: Botanical print burlap banner
This botanical print and burlap banner looks like something from a home design catalog, but it’s actually a simple DIY project. Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow shows how you can make one out of craft burlap (or a coffee … Read More...
Indie Artist Interview- Kimera Wachna
I love getting to know fellow artists, so what better way to do that then to actually interview them? I do an interview series here on Indie Crafts where I question indie artists like you and me so that we … Read More...
Free Vintage Silhouette Label Stickers
Download these free template files to make your own Silhouette Sticker Labels! You can use them for pantry labels, scrapbooks, mini-books, cards and planners.
For the file with text, you will also need to download the Pea Elaine font if… Read More...Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Bump up the cinnamon roll with some pumpkin. I’m embracing the early pumpkin recipes and might have to give pumpkin another try. I don’t like pumpkin, but maybe adding some pumpkin to cinnamon rolls might help me ease into the … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute lace and flannel infinity scarf
Did you know you can make a lovely lace infinity scarf in just 15 minutes? Courtney from Sweet C’s Designs shares a tutorial at the Joann blog, The Creative Spark, showing how to do it. You can use any fabric … Read More...
Southwest Chicken Taquitos
It amazes me how busy we get when school gets going. We were busy before, but school seems to add a new level with sports, extra curricular activities and the homework. I admit there are days, I just go to … Read More...
A Round Up of Gelatin Printing Inspiration and Tutorials
Hey everyone, have you guys heard of Gelatin Printing or Gelli Printing? It’s a really fun monoprinting technique made using either a homemade gelatin plate or a premade “Gelli” Plate (Available here).
Stephanie from Swoodson Says just recently … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow Coins Mini Quilt
Working in a series, Tonya, of The Crafty Mummy, continues to explore rainbow color schemes in miniature. What you see here is a close-up section of her fourth mini quilt. Her fabric choices are cheerful, and do check out her … Read More...
Tutorial: Jumbo French market tote with Chanel-inspired chain handles
An oversized tote can be quite glamorous, if you add the right details. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their French Market Tote, a jumbo tote with Chanel-inspired metal chain handles. It’s particularly striking in a black and white palette.
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