I know exactly who to make these cupcakes for, myself included. If you mention this recipe, the kids will put down their electronics and come running. Which really wouldn’t be a bad thing. These would be great for any birthday … Read More...
Your Quick Reference Guide to Common Increases and Decreases
We say that knitting is just two things: knitting and purling. But that isn’t really true. There are some other moves that admittedly aren’t any more difficult than knitting and purling that are super common and good to know for … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated wrap skirt tied in a bow
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make this beautiful pleated wrap skirt. The short skirt has deep pleats and a waist band tied in a big bow at the side. And because it’s a wrap … Read More...
DIY Caramel Apples in Mason Jars
I have an apple tree in my backyard and I’ve been anxiously waiting for the apples to be ready to eat. When they are, I can’t wait to try this adorable caramel apple in a jar project. This is the … Read More...
Chicken Parmesan Soup – Free Recipe
I don’t want summer to end, but I do love when the weather gets a little chilly. I can bake, make soups and chili again. This is definitely going to be added to my list of soups to make. This … Read More...
How to make vintage wrapping paper Christmas Trees
Are you excited about the upcoming holidays? I am, maybe it’s because I am spotting all sorts of great holiday craft projects that I want to make. Just such a project are these vintage wrapping paper Christmas trees featured at … Read More...
DIY Shadow Box Storage
I love it when organizing and art combine into one project, don’t you? Well, Katie from Running with a Glue Gun is over on the Blitsy blog showing how to create this really cool shadow box storage! These shadow boxes … Read More...
8 Handmade Gift Tags Sure To Brighten Your Day
Elevate Your Gift-Giving with Handmade Charm: Discover 8 Gift Tags That Will Brighten Anyone’s Day
As the gift-giving season approaches, why not add a personal touch to your presents? Handmade gift tags offer a delightful and unique way to … Read More...
DIY Ideas For Helping Your Teenage Daughter Have A COOL Room
I think we can all agree that dealing with a teenager is hard. They have their own ideas and ways of wanting to do things, and the seem to think they are always right. ALWAYS. While we want to give … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Diagonal fringed t-shirt
Nina from Ninutschkanns shows how she created her copycat version of a fringed t-shirt. Instead of a fringed hem, which is what comes to mind when I think of fringed t-shirt, this shirt has a long fringe diagonally across the … Read More...
Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Oat Streusel
It’s almost apple picking time, there are some apples now available, but we love to go in the middle of September for our favorite variety. My family loves my apple pie and applesauce, maybe I can try this recipe for … Read More...
Dr Who Cross Stitch Chart – Hello Sweetie
Okay once again I am going to have to admit I have never watched Dr Who. I know please don’t come down hard on my me. If I could get into it I would but with parenting and blogging I … Read More...
DIY Mirrored Boxes Candle Holders
Even those these DIY mirror boxes are made for planters I couldn’t resist in sharing them here. They would make wonderful candle boxes. Perfect for wedding table centrepieces or wedding favors. They are easy to make which means you can … Read More...
12 Plants To Put In Your Bedroom To Help You Sleep
After reading this article I am planning on turning my daughter’s room into a Jungle. At the moment she is suffering from insomnia or as I like to call it School Holiday Insomnia. Let me just say how exhausting … Read More...
Exclusive Pattern Just For You – Crochet Dreamcatcher
Tanya from Littlethingsblogged.com created our very own exclusive pattern.
Try making this easy crochet dreamcatcher to protect you whilst your sleep. Perfect for little ones who are afraid to sleep due to nightmares.
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Great List of Top Ten Must-Haves for Preschool at Home
If you are thinking about starting your own in-home preschool program, you will definitely want to check out this great list posted by Stacie at Motherhood on a Dime. Having run my own preschool program (many, many years ago) I … Read More...
Technique: No Line vs. Line Stamping
You can get two different looks from your stamped images by just changing the ink pad color you stamp with. Using a light color that barely shows and then coloring in is called the “no-line coloring technique” and looks more … Read More...
Tutorial: Primitive Halloween pumpkin softies
Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make some primitive pumpkin softies to decorate for Halloween. I’m loving his crooked smile (which is a twig, by the way) and his crazy wonky button eyes. … Read More...
Snowball made into a Snowpile
No, this is not a puzzle, it’s a diagram of a quilt. The maker, Jenn Nevitt, of mommysew, used a simple block, the Snowball. Clever placement of these blocks make the quilt sing. About the theme of the quilt, she … Read More...
Budget Friendly Brideand Groom Wedding Favors
Finding the perfect wedding favor is not an easy thing. However, Carolyn from the blog HOME WORK has this idea that will leave you wondering why you’ve never thought of it before. It’s simple, easy and can be done on … Read More...