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.
Click … Read More...
25 Indoor Dog Houses You and Your Furry Friend Are Sure To Love
We love our pets, and if those little creatures live indoors with you, you want to make them feel as welcome in your home as any other family member. However, the average pet beds don’t exactly look pretty. This post … Read More...
Java Chip Cupcakes Recipe
Here is a cupcake for you coffee lovers. As always, you can make your own cupcakes using your own recipe. Those that have baking from scratch down to a science, find it very easy to gather all the ingredients and … Read More...
Halloween Top Hat Pattern
It’s not too long until everything turns black and orange in the stores. This amazing top hat is perfect for a Halloween dress up. The pattern is easy to follow and will leave you with a stunning “Wow” talking point … Read More...
Melt and Pour Stained Glass Soap
This stained glass soap looks complicated but it’s really not.
Stained Glass soaps take a little extra preparation but it’s well worth it when you get striking colours and details like this.
For the full tutorial, including images visit here:… Read More...
Project: Birthday in a Box
Dawn from Dawn’s Stamping Studio has the most adorable birthday gift idea! She’ll teach you how to cut, score, fold and decorate this fun little box and fill it with a decorated tea light and match book. I love using … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Criss cross maxi dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make a criss cross maxi dress like this one. The long, loose dress is perfect for everyday when you want to look nice but don’t want to give up comfort. To … Read More...
Creative Ways To Heal A Broken Heart
This article is a great read from Rachel at the Adventures in Making blog on “Creative Ways to Heal a Broken Heart”.
She says: “I recently went through a painful breakup with my boyfriend of five years. It was the … Read More...
DIY Ring Display
As someone who makes and sells jewellery at craft shows, I can tell you I’m all about finding clever displays. This one is billed as a good way to contain your home ring explosion but it would work equally well … Read More...
Sea Glass Candy
I have never been lucky enough to find sea glass. Probably looking in the wrong places, but it is beautiful. These hard candies look exactly like the beauties I search for. Now I can make them. Sue from The view … Read More...
Spinach and Mint Pesto
I love pesto. I put it on pasta, salads and use it as a spread on some bread for a quick bite. I always do the typical basil, pine nuts, oil and cheese. If you read my articles, you know … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: A Muse Studio Holiday Stamp Set
Hurry! There’s still a little time to enter to win this adorable holiday stamp set from A Muse Studio! Click here to visit the original post to enter.
-Heather
20 Football Party Ideas
If you’re convinced tailgating is the best part of fall, you’ll love this list of 20 football parties. This great roundup has ideas for football fans of all ages, whether you’re planning a child’s football-themed birthday party, celebrating a high … Read More...
Tutorial: Giant ric rac skirt
Have you seen that giant – like, really giant – ric rac and thought it was so cute but wondered what you can make with it? Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can use that … Read More...
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
For most of us, our childhood was filled with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It was fast and you didn’t have to worry about ice packs. I still have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for an afternoon snack. It fills … Read More...
Make Jewelry Charms from Recycled Materials
Learn how to make your own jewelry charms from recycled household materials with this tutorial by Donna Herron at Purl3Agony.
She Says: “Handmade charms are a fun way to create and personalize jewelry pieces like bracelets and necklaces. Small decorative … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot holder from a fat quarter
Kate Colleran, author of Smash Your Precut Stash! shares a tutorial at the C & T Publishing blog showing how you can make a pot holder from a fat quarter. You can actually get 2 pot holders from 1 fat … Read More...