Hey guys, Artizan Made’s monthly photo contest is underway and if you have a little free time over the next couple of days, you may want to enter! The August theme: Creatures. Photo must show a creature with something … Read More...
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by Katie Smith
Hey guys, Artizan Made’s monthly photo contest is underway and if you have a little free time over the next couple of days, you may want to enter! The August theme: Creatures. Photo must show a creature with something … Read More...
This one is for my planner peeps! Stay on top of projects, homework and assignments with this full sheet of stickers. You could also use these free academic planner stickers in scrapbooks, journals, and smash books.
Free printable academic planner … Read More...
PVC is one of those materials that is easy to find and easy on the pocketbook. It’s also very easy to work with when making projects that you will be taking down or moving after a short amount of time. … Read More...
It’s that time of year. Back-To-School days are here. If you would like to give your child’s new teacher a little something to celebrate the beginning of the school year, this adorable and easy pencil door hanger would be a … Read More...
I have been getting lots of requests for links to soap recipes that don’t use Palm Oil. This roundup of palm oil free soap recipes will give you 9 new Palm Oil Free soap recipes that will maintain your … Read More...
Whether you are new to soap making or an old hand there are times when things go wrong. Sometimes it’s not all your fault though.
Did you know fragrant oils can make your soap behave badly?
This article by SoapQueen … Read More...
When you mix Rose petals and oatmeal you get a luxury usually found at day spa’s and retreats. With this DIY facial recipe you can stay home and treat yourself to the most soothing and nourishing DIY face mask around. … Read More...
I remember my mother (Rita from Bottlesofhope.com) recalling the story of when she was told she would need a mastectomy. The doctor didn’t have any pictures of how she would look afterwards. When she finally brought herself to look … Read More...
It has so much of the “Good Stuff” in it that it’s recommended we drink it every morning. But seriously? I don’t think I can stand the smell. What about you?
Could you drink lemon juice every morning? I like … Read More...
Quilling is not a new art form by any means, but it has taken a recent climb in popularity lately. While you can use it for many different craft ideas such as scrapbooking, home décor, and even jewelry making, it … Read More...
A compost bin may not sound like the most attractive thing to have, but if you are a gardener of any sorts, it truly can benefit your over time. Thanks to this great post from Pioneer Settler, you can build … Read More...
This cake looks like a hot mess and it’s meant to be that way. My kind of cake! I’m not big on perfection and I’m lazy, so my desserts look like a hot mess rather than something from the bakery. … Read More...
All those stamp sets can be hard to keep track of, right? What do I have and where did I put that set?? The card maker blog has some tips for using binders to hold print out indexes of all … Read More...
How about a banana split to cool off with, but in pie form. Yes, Please! I think I prefer this form of the classic banana split. Must be my love for pie! What a great ending to a barbecue or … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
MamaNene from Serger Pepper shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make a quick narrow hem on your sewing machine using a rolled hem presser foot. The curl of the foot helps guide your fabric into … Read More...
I’m not a tiramisu fan, since I don’t like coffee. This macaron cake looks splendid! I think I would change the flavors for a s’mores. What a wonderful dessert to serve after dinner or for a brunch. Angela created this … Read More...
How to turn a boring potato into art? Learn to make these potato roses. My potatoes will continue to be boring, since I don’t have the knife skills. I’m still working on cutting my pieces the same size. It will … Read More...
I can’t wait to try this transfer technique as all it requires is water and a round-tipped marker capped pen
like a Sharpie. Both of which I have on hand. Pop on over to the blog Diddle Dumpling for the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Kim from Bugaboo City shares a free pattern for a baby bib that perfect for mealtime. It’s waterproof and wipes clean easily, and a pocket at the bottom will help keep crumbs from falling into baby’s lap. The fabric is … Read More...
Do you recyclers do “alley” runs”? I love that term. I do know the Sunday night/Monday morning walks through my neighborhood can sometimes be a treasure hunt but I can’t say as I have alleys in my normal repertoire of … Read More...