Jewelry isn’t just for our hands and neck. This great tutorial from Brit & Co. shows just how you can make your own hair chain. What better way to dress up your outfit than with a piece of jewelry for … Read More...
Tutorial: Composition book cover with apple applique
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this composition cook cover with apple appliques and a button tab closure. Whether you make it for back-to-school or just because, it’s a … Read More...
DIY Asterisk Shaped Cork board
Update your space to be unique and colorful with this Asterisk Cork Board from Amy at Delineate your Dwelling. I’m moving into a new place soon and I may need to make a couple of these to decorate!
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Freebie | 24 School Fonts
Looking for the perfect fonts for back-to-school and other school memories? ScrapStacks has got you covered with this round-up of 24 school styled fonts. Whether it’s for pre-K, Kindergarten, grade school or older, you’ll find a font that works.
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Tutorial: Polymer Clay Skull Necklace
Looking forward to Halloween, here’s a string of handmade skull beads. You could add more beads or use a firmer clay and get more details on the beads. The tutorial comments that clay is pretty hard out of the package … Read More...
Homemade Instant Oatmeal 5 Ways
With school in session or about to be in session, you want to make sure your kids have a hearty breakfast to get them through the day. That isn’t always possible, but give them something homemade such as oatmeal. It … Read More...
Tip: Using Paper Scraps
As card makers I’m sure we all have a few or maybe even lots and lots 🙂 of paper scraps. We save them because they are too pretty to throw away and we just know we’ll find a use for … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up Makeup Valet
The three clear vinyl pouches in this roll-up makeup valet will keep your cosmetics and toiletries organized on your counter or when you’re traveling. Remono from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The vinyl … Read More...
Dr. Who Cookie Favors
For my Dr. Who fans, here are some cookies to make for yourself or as favors for a special occasion. These cookies were actually made as wedding favors. You can also find some Dr. Who bridal shower ideas too. But … Read More...
Giveaway: 52 Weeks of Dishcloths
Congratulations to Carina, Anne L. and Annette!
I love knitting things that I know are going to get a lot of use. Sweaters are great, but even as always-cold as I am, they only get used for a pretty small … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy kimono cardigan
A kimono cardigan adds a punch of color and pattern to a simple t-shirt and jeans outfit. Elizabeth and LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. share a tutorial at Lolly Jane showing how you can make one. They’re super simple … Read More...
Sea Glass Carousal Opens in New York City
Over at the web site, contemporist.com they should images and video of Battery Park’s newest attraction, the SeaGlass Carousel. Lucky New York City. I’ll have to go check it out next time in the city. It was designed by WXY … Read More...
40 Fall-Themed Wreath Ideas
A new season brings upon the need to drag out different décor items, and Fall has got to be one of my favorites. I love the warm color tones and textures, and there are many different holidays to decorate for … Read More...
20 great Back to School DIYs
This is a great list of crafts, decorating and organizing just perfect to kick off the new school year in style! Pop on over to the blog Delineate Your Dwelling for the 20 great back to school DIYs. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy button bookmark
Riley Blake Designs shows how you can make this scrappy button bookmark. The fabric bookmark wraps around the book to mark the page, with a button and elastic loop to keep it snug in place. The piecing makes this a … Read More...
Asian Pork Meatballs
When I think of meatballs, it’s usually italian. Nowadays, it can be Mexican or even Asian. These Asian meatballs can be served on a toothpick or in lettuce cups as Marissa has done. These would be great for an appetizer … Read More...
Free Printable – Book Labels
Oh my gosh how amazingly cute are these? Forget the kids I want to labels all my notebooks with these too. There are even more free designs available on the website. I love these hand designed labels cause one thing … Read More...
DIY Recipe – How To Tighten Sagging Belly Skin
Sagging stomach skin is a problem many women (and men) suffer from. Okay not all of us are “suffering” but for some people it is an issue they deal with every day. I think looking after our bodies has never … Read More...
DIY Fairy Dolls
Make fairy dolls for your garden or kids with easy to find supplies like dollar store wire and faux flowers.
Mark Montano created these fun fairy dolls to give out to his nieces but also just because they’re fun to … Read More...
Technique: Faux Etched Marble Card
Hop on over to the Ellen Hutson blog and learn how to make a faux etched marble technique on your cards using markers colored directly on the rubber of a large background stamp. Find out all about this cool technique … Read More...