Are you always scrapping about food? Or that perfect cup of coffee or tea? Family get-togethers and other occasions always involve some kind of meal right? Do you like to make mini-books and cards with a cooking element? How about … Read More...
Project: Faux Pewter Card Accent
Head to your pantry instead of your craft stash to make cool metallic accents for your cards with a faux pewter embellishment made of tin foil. The All Free Paper Crafts site has a template and instructions for making a … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby mitts
Stacey at From-A-Box shares a tutorial at Gracious Threads showing how you can make these baby mitts. They’re made from soft knit fabric and help a baby from scratching their tender baby skin. They don’t require large pieces of fabric … Read More...
Hidden Veggie Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes is one of our favorites on a busy week night. I’ve never hidden any veggies in mine because we usually have a side salad. You can never have too many veggies as far as I’m concerned. This might … Read More...
18 Signs You might be a Blogger:
Do you have a blog? Well, I do and I came up with a list of 18 things you might do if you’re a blogger (more specifically a DIY blogger).
I posted the list on my own blog, Punk Projects … Read More...
Felt Apple Brooch Pattern & Tutorial
Lark Crafts has this sweet downloadable PDF pattern for this adorable brooch by Lisa Jordon. The Apples are coming in and we are all ready for them. What fun it would be to make one for the little ones to … Read More...
Easy DIY Cone Lantern
Learn how to create simple paper cones to construct this easy paper lantern by following this tutorial from Amy at Delineate your Dwelling!
When I first saw the photo above, I have to admit, I thought something along the lines … Read More...
School uniform friendly PDF sewing patterns
For many parents, back-to-school shopping includes school uniforms. While there are plenty of retailers that stock them this time of year, purchasing them is probably the easiest option, but it may not always be the best option for everyone. Sometimes, … Read More...
How to make an action figure lamp
When I first saw this lamp I thought it was a piece of coral or something organic then at closer inspection I saw that it was a cluster of toy action figures. Too funny! Pop on over to Instructables to … Read More...
Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookies
I will definitely have to try this out. If it is successful, it could be very bad for my waistline. I’ll have my daughter try this out, since she is learning cooking and baking. This could be what we need … Read More...
Hand Exercises for Knitters and Other Crafters
Some people are lucky enough to have hands and arms that don’t hurt after long periods of knitting.
I am not one of those people.
I have to wear wrist braces at night and I often wear less restrictive braces … Read More...
8 Creative DIY Ideas To Make Your Own Decorative Clocks
The clock has been around for centuries, serving as a functional tool for keeping track of time. However, in recent years, the clock has also become a popular decorative item, with many people using it to add a unique touch … Read More...
Sick of Pastels? This Baby Fiesta Is Just What You’ve Been Searching For
If you hate the ideal of a fussy traditional baby shower where everything is decorated in pastels and all the women get together to play goofy games, you’ll love this co-ed baby fiesta from Musings of Motherhood. In a post … Read More...
34 Ideas to Design and Decorate a Dorm Room
Dorm rooms are not exactly the most appealing place to want to live, but if you or someone you know will be calling one of those dorms your home for the next few months, why not put your own special … Read More...
Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper with your regular zipper foot
You don’t actually need a special invisible zipper foot to install an invisible zipper. I figured this out after spending a solid hour trying to install the cheap plastic foot on to my sewing machine. Never could get it on … Read More...
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bites
If it has blueberries in the cheesecake, can I call it healthy? These cute bites of cheesecakes will hopefully fulfill my cravings with just one bite. If we have any leftover blueberries, I might give this recipe a try too. … Read More...
Record Your Family Time Line In Stitches
Keep track of important dates and events in your life with this Family Timline idea. It’s a fun and creative way to keep track of the dates that matter and make a difference in our lives. Check out Dosmallthingswithlove for … Read More...
Free Crochet Scrubbie Duckie Pattern
What’s more adorable than a good old fashioned Crochet Scrubbie? One shaped like a duckie of course!
This free pattern shows you how to crochet your very own little rubber duckie and scrubbie. The perfect addition to baby hampers … Read More...
Trend: Clipsters
Clipsters are cute paper clip embellishments that are popping up on cards and scrapbook pages. These fun little accents are perfect to make using left over scraps of pattern papers. This easy embellishments are made by cutting or punching out … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids mesh sports ball cinch backpack
Back-to-school time is also the time when we sign our kids up for fall sports – and that means gathering together all the necessary sports equipment. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a mesh sports cinch backpack. … Read More...