I like to save up knitting related news for roundups every now and then, and I’ve collected a whole bunch of charity knitting news — which seems to be the main reason knitters are in the news, which is wonderful … Read More...
Fire Pit S’mores Cake
How cute! Looks like the perfect fire pit to roast the marshmallows on for s’mores. The best part, is the s’mores is baked into the cake. A great birthday cake for the camping enthusiast or s’mores lover. I would package … Read More...
The Secret To Perfect Bath Bombs
Bath Bombs are one of those DIY projects you start because it looks so easy. Whilst it is easy, it is not always as easy as it looks to get your bath bombs round. If you have ever wondered how … Read More...
OMG Which Color Goes With What?
Sometimes I write posts and think why am I writing this, surely everyone knows this stuff right? It’s not me being cocky, its me being naive. You see I grew up in a creative DIY household. During the week we … Read More...
Project: Butterfly Hair Clips and Card
Ilina Crouse made these adorable butterfly hair clips by die cutting plastic Illusion film she colored with Chameleon markers. She also made a fun matching card using the same butterflies. You can find her tutorial over on the Chameleon Pens … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow Baby Quilt
I missed this tutorial when it first appeared on SYTYCC (So You Think You Can Craft), but it bears repeating. The show’s host Tauni interviewed contestant Crystal, of Stitched By Crystal, and got her to explain how she made this … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom trim Seaside Coverup
This pom pom trim Seaside Coverup by Sew Caroline is cute beach or pool wear. It’s also an easy sewing project. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. You can make it in any size, from adult … Read More...
Felt Build-a-Flag Tutorial
If you’re looking for something patriotic that you can make with your children try this “Felt Build-a-Flag” by Linda. Linda of “Little Family Fun” is a wife and mom of four children, 3 boys and one girl. She started her … Read More...
10 Great Ways To Make A Bracelet That Doubles As A Watch
A watch is just something that a lot of people consider to be an every day accessory. If you love to wear a watch, but are looking for ways to dress it up a bit and have it look a … Read More...
Printing Your Own Custom Wedding Labels
If you have planned a wedding in the past, or are in the process of doing so now, then you know how expensive it can be to have things custom printed. Whether it be the invitations, place settings, or a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sidewalk tic tac toe toss game
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make a sidewalk tic tac toe set. The gameboard gets drawn on the sidewalk with chalk, with players tossing in colored beanbags to take … Read More...
DIY Patriotic Rag Wreath
Sherry from Olives-n-Okra shared this patriotic rag wreath tutorial and with the 4th of July coming up quickly I thought it would be a good project to share for those of us in the USA. Sherry shares step by step … Read More...
9 Free Robot Applique Templates
Pam of Threading My Way shares on her blog nine robots-at-work applique templates F-R-E-E for you to download. Squee! The Fireman, shown here, joins Artist, Bricklayer, Chef and many more. She adds,
… Read More...I’m planning on incorporating my robots into a
Product Release: Distress Ink Accessories
Tim Holtz’s line ofDistress Ink are so fun to work, he’s got amazing colors in stamping ink pads, ink sprays, paints, markers and more, all with a formula that reacts with water so you can do all types of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make-up brush roll with a small zippered pocket
Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make this make-up brush roll. The pockets inside hold your make-up brushes safe and sound. (Follow their dimensions and you’ll have enough pockets to hold 12 brushes.) And at the end of … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Girls summer dress with a contrast bib bodice
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making this contrast bib dress for girls. This is such a pretty summer dress!! The bib is made from a quilting weight woven cotton, and the rest of the dress from … Read More...
Make Paper Out of Dryer Lint
Next time you have a few loads of laundry to do, perhaps you can use this project to encourage the kids to lend a helping hand! Promise them that if they help fold and put away the clothing that you … Read More...
Firecracker Cakelette
Now here is a dessert that really pops. These cute little firecracker cakelettes have Pop Rocks inside for a popping surprise. Their eyes and mouth will explode with excitement when you serve these at your 4th of July party. Kids … Read More...
Celebrate KnitScene’s 10th Birthday with a Great Giveaway
KnitScene is one of my favorite knitting magazines because it’s really my style. I love relatively easy knits that still have some fun detail and technique involved, and that’s what this magazine has been about for 10 years now.
To … Read More...
DIY Calligraphy Pen
Using aluminium cans, it is actually not so hard to create these amazingly detailed calligraphy pens!
Or so the team at Man vs. Pin thought.
Check out their hilarious outtake on how to make this (and if it works!).