Having a creative and unique invitation sets the scene for any type of event, and if you want to put that extra touch on your invite, put a fun twist on the way you address the envelope. Gone are the … Read More...
Tutorial: 5 ways to take in the waist of a dress or top
Kim from The Sew Spot shows 5 ways you can take in the waist of a top or dress. These 5 simple fixes can take a top or dress from shapeless to just right. She shows them for little girls’ … Read More...
5 Tips For Staying on Top of Your Emails
Today I wanted to share these tips for staying on top of your ever growing email list. What does staying on top of your emails have to do with crafting, you ask? Well as an indie business owner or Etsy… Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn Leaf Dish
We’ve had a great, hot shiny summer here but the heat broke the other day and you can definitely feel autumn not too far off. As a nod here’s a trinket dish with an autumn leaf theme by Dora Daily. … Read More...
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Brownies
I try not to do pumpkin recipes till after Labor Day, because I am in denial that summer is ending. Plus, I’ll be struggling with Fall ideas before the season is over. Fall will be here soon and so will … Read More...
Raw Salted Caramel Brownies
For you health nuts and those still sticking to your diet, here is a treat for you. The only thing I hate about eating healthy is that it is so expensive. At least when you first start out with supplies … Read More...
Sewing Pattern:Lengthen a t-shirt with a color block stripe
It’s amazing what havoc a growth spurt wreak on your child’s wardrobe. One week everything fits, the next… not so much. Kim from The Sew Spot shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It shows one way you can … Read More...
15 Creative Ways to Serve Drinks
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Sometimes, it’s the little touches that turn an ordinary party into something extraordinary. This roundup of creative ways to serve drinks was originally intended for brides planning outdoor weddings, but I think the ideas could easily be … Read More...
Sunrise Detox Smoothies
I am one of those people that after traveling or camping, my body want to disown me! I don’t eat or sleep on schedule or make the healthiest choices. Does anyone? As I’m trying to eat healthy again, I feel … Read More...
8 Patterns For Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks
There are many different techniques for quilt making and paper piecing is one. You either love it or you hate it. Either way, it produces amazing and beautiful results and these 8 ideas are just a few that you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Giant yarn tassels
LiZ from Simple Simon and Co. shows how you can make a giant yarn tassel. You can make them any size you wish, but hers is a generous 11″ long. These tassels make a statement, either individually or hung from … Read More...
Adorable DIY Pineapple Pumpkin
Pineapples are a huge trend right now in all things crafting, and if you are loving the spiky yellow fruit, you will adore this pineapple pumpkin from the blog Delineate You Dwelling. Not only is it super easy, but it’s … Read More...
Mini Taco Hand Pies
A taco that won’t crumble on the first bite. These mini pies are really cute. These would be great for dinner, after school snack or even lunch for the kiddos. Of course, when I saw these, I was thinking more … Read More...
Embroidery Paper Clips – Quick and Super Cute
Who would have thought that big pile of thread scarps could be used? This adorable little paper clip topper is made with a simple design and some felt. These would make perfect little purse project to carry around in your … Read More...
Can Walking Barefoot Help Cure Ailments?
I have heard of this before but really thought it was more of a hippy, earth grounding, back to nature kind of thing. After reading this article by Dr Axe, it us slightly more believable. The best thing about … Read More...
Project: Teacher Gift Tag
Welcome your child’s new teacher with a treat inside a little pillow box with apple tag. The Marker Pop blog has a video showing how to color a realistic looking apple using a combination of Copic Markers
and Prisma Colored … Read More...
Tutorial: Make cute pillowcases quick using the burrito method
Sew4Home shows how you can make a pillowcase using the burrito method. It’s a good project for a new sewist, and a quick way to create a pillowcase with a banded edge. A strip of accent fabric separates the main … Read More...
DVD Case turned Pencil Case
I love recycling projects so when I ran across this cool case to hold pencils, I just had to share! Stacy decorated an old DVD case and used cardboard and colorful paper to transform it into a cool pencil case. … Read More...
Why You Should Research Craft Fairs Before You Apply
Here is a good tip for anyone that does craft shows. When you’re researching shows to sell at, be sure to really spend some time researching it before you apply and make sure it is a good fit for you … Read More...
Boho Bangle Bracelets
We all love a great jewelry tutorial, and this video tutorial is no exception! With a few of the basic jewelry supplies, and a few minutes of your time, you will have a stack of these beauties made before you … Read More...