I know it’s still August, but we’re having unseasonably cool weather in my neck of the woods and it has me totally psyched for fall. This roundup of backyard fall party ideas from Sarah Hearts is amazing, even though I … Read More...
Mini Chicken Caesar Taco Boats
Like Annette at The Wanderlust Kitchen, I love things small. Especially my food. It keeps me from overeating or feeling like I wasted so much food. I wish more restaurants would get on the bandwagon. Okay, off my soapbox. Who … Read More...
DIY enamel camping cup
Get into the camping spirit with this DIY enamel camping cup
made by Sarah on the Look What I Made blog. It’s easy to make- you use a lacquer paint pen on a classic blue enamel camping cup.
I think … Read More...
Cereal box wall art and 9 more recycled cereal box ideas
Doesn’t this look modern and chic? Who would ever guess that it’s humble beginning was on the breakfast table. This pretty art is 1 of 10 great recycled cereal box projects featured at How to Build It. The tutorial for … Read More...
Crunchy Almond Butter Meringue with Berries and Cream
I love meringue, it seems like it would be difficult to make, but it really is easier than you think. Who knew you could flavor meringue with almond butter or a nut butter of your choice? I’m sure the hands … Read More...
Things You’ll Need and Want to Know Before Hitting the Flea Market
A flea market is a great place to find amazing deals on items you have on your wish list. However, there are a few tips and tricks to shopping a flea market and actually getting those great deals. Some of … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy yarn and fabric tassel bracelets
Got yarn and fabric scraps? (Boy, do I ever…) Mark Montano shows how you can turn them into the most fabulous tassel bracelets. The colorful, scrappy bracelets are made from zip ties, fabric scraps, and yarn. I had just decided … Read More...
Free Tutorial Sashiko Embridery Placemats
This free Embroidery tutorial is for Sashiko Embroidery. Which is a form of Japanese Embroidery. This tutorial shows you how to make the place mats and how to decorate them with this intricate style of Embroidery. The full tutorial can … Read More...
You Wont Believe How Easy This Head Lice Treatment Is
There is something about the word head live that immediately makes my head itch. I can even talk about it to other people and they begin to itch. Yes I am itching right now and in a moment so will … Read More...
4 in 1 Cowl
With just 300g of DK-weight yarn, you get Quatre: a reversible, transformable hat/cowl to crochet. Make one side wild and the other classic, and you can go all fall and winter with just this one piece. This is 4 patterns … Read More...
And the winner is………….
Karey! Congrats, you’ve won the August Paper Pumpkin Kit giveaway from Stampin’ Up! Please respond to my e-mail.
Thanks to all who entered and if you didn’t win check back next month, we giveaway a Paper Pumpkin kit each month!… Read More...
Template: Paper Basket
Create a lovely centerpiece full of flowers that will never wilt. The Craftwork Cards Blog has a template and directions for turning a piece of patterned cardstock into a basket that you call fill with die cut or punches 3-D … Read More...
Painting with Magnets
Check out this unique painting project shared on the Emma Owl blog. Make sure you read through the post and discover what they learned as this project rolled out and check out the dimensional, finished projects. I can see using … Read More...
Super Cute Crispy Treats Book Review and Giveaway
CLOSED AND THE WINNER IS KAREY, I’M SENDING AN E-MAIL FOR YOUR ADDRESS. THANK YOU TO ALL THAT PARTICIPATED. CHECK LINK FOR INFORMATION TO PURCHASE IT.
USA AND CANADA RESIDENTS ONLY FOR THE GIVEAWAY. MUST BE 18 OR OLDER AND … Read More...
Video tutorial: Alpaca sock softies
These alpaca softies are giving me the “awwww”s this morning. They’re just so cute!! BudgetHobby shares a video showing how you can make them. They’re made from socks. Fuzzy chenille socks will give them that soft soft fur. You could … Read More...
Free project: Liberty Square in a Square quilt
Liberty lover Peta, of She Quilts Alot, shares on her blog a free project sheet, Square in a Square Liberty Quilt. She says it’s the perfect pattern for showing off your Liberty fabric collection. She adds,
… Read More...Readers can make
10 Single Photo Back-to-School Scrapbook Pages
If you managed to get just one photo at the start of school, or you have an extra special photo you’d like to showcase, here are 10 back to school layout ideas to give you some inspiration. These back to … Read More...
5 Ways To Make An Advent Calendar For Your Wedding Day
Congratulations on your engagement! It’s an incredibly exciting time in your life, filled with anticipation and dreams of your upcoming wedding day. However, we all know that waiting for that special day can sometimes feel like a never-ending game. That’s … Read More...
Hawaiian Orchid Earrings Tutorial
If you love the islands, or dream of going some day, this tutorial for making beautiful Hawaiian orchid earrings is just what you need. Make up a pair of these easy earrings and you can have a mini-vacation in your … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple zippered pencil pouch
I can’t get enough of pencil pouches at back-to-school time. Sara from Alice & Lois shows how to make a simple zippered pencil pouch. It’s a good project to show off a favorite print – and it doesn’t take much … Read More...