Nadya from Dushonok shows how she made this lovely sheer Boho dress out of an old curtain. You can layer the floaty A-line dress over a slip or, like she did, shorts and a bandeau top. The fit is loose … Read More...
Cotton Candy Layer Cake
Cotton candy layer cake for me? An adult? Yes, please! Fair season is in full swing and we always get the largest bag of cotton candy before we leave. It is easier to carry to the car, than the fried … Read More...
Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Support Bottle Holder
For those of you who know me you know that Breast Cancer has affected our life.
This free Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Pattern can be adapted to suit any of the causes that use the “Ribbon” symbol.
You can find … Read More...
Freebie: Solar System Download
Poor Pluto, so much fuss about him recently but he’s still not a planet 🙁 But you can download all the “true” planets and the sun over at the Crafty Chicks, this free download is great for kids projects or … Read More...
DIY Woven Coasters
It seems like anytime I share a link to something related to weaving (such as this hula hoop rug project and this branch weaving project), they seem to be very popular. That is why when I found these woven … Read More...
Ladybug Korker Hair Clip Tutorial
Do you have a little girl who just loves wearing accessories? This lady bug hair clip can add the perfect whimsical touch for any little one and is especially fun during these last few weeks of Summer. Head over to … Read More...
Replacement Ideas For Those Over Used Wedding Trends
Weddings are one of those things where we tend to follow the trends. It’s fun to get caught up in what everyone else is doing, while trying to put your own personal touch on things as well. However, there are … Read More...
5 Tips for a successful first Craft Show
**Today I am so excited to be featuring guest poster, Carmen Whitehead, who is here sharing some of her best tips for a successful first craft show!**
Congratulations! You’ve decided to do your first craft show! After making wonderful … Read More...
Indie Artist Interview- Julie from ACCROchet
Hey guys, today I am excited to have Julie from ACCROchet here as part of my Indie Artist Interview series! Julie’s website is packed full of stylish crochet patterns both available for purchase and some freebies! Let’s get to know … Read More...
Popsicle Stick DIY Knitting Loom
This is such a great project on two fronts. First, it makes use of popsicle sticks and therefore, costs next to nothing.
Second, it is by Heidi, our ex-Indie Crafts Editor!
And oh, it’s practical too! It can help kids … Read More...
DIY: Moon Phase Wall Hanging
Continuing along with my space-y theme here’s a neat idea: a moon phase as a wall hanging. The marbled black and white clay is very effective visually and I like the idea of the moon phases being charted out. … Read More...
DIY Donut Push Pins
I just had to share this fun tutorial on how to make donut push pins using air dry clay! Lindsay from the blog Baby Bug Journals posted the tutorial and I think it is just so so SO cute! She … Read More...
Tips: Layering Papers
Do you hoard papers like I do? I have several stashes of scrapbooking paper that I really don’t want to cut up and use on projects because it’s just too pretty to use! Or sometimes I have pattern papers that … Read More...
Surprise Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake
I love strawberry shortcake! I can eat it with a biscuit, sponge cake or even angel food cake. There are some people that don’t like it. This might be my new favorite way of eating a strawberry shortcake and might … Read More...
Free pattern: Citrus slice pincushion
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a free pattern for making a citrus slice pincushion. It’s a fun place to park your pins, don’t you think? Make it from orange and it’s an orange slice, from yellow to make it a … Read More...
Felt Flowers (Sunflowers)
Emily of “Everyday Art” co-hosted by Emily and Jaime; both are moms and and happy wives. Emily created these beautiful sunflowers and is sharing her tutorial with us. This is the season of beautiful sunflowers and we can replicate them … Read More...
How To Make A S’mores Cake
I bet I could find a s’mores recipe for each day of the year. Is it possible to have too many recipes for s’mores? I love s’mores and am excited about all the recipes, but I still love making s’mores … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a blind hem
When you don’t want the stitches on a hem to show from the front, a blind hem is the way to go. Because of how the hem is folded while it’s being sewn, most of the stitches will end up … Read More...
Homemade Fudgsicles
Fudgsicles were a major treat for us. We had popsicles, but only fudgsicles occasionally. It’s really hard to find fudgsicles at the store that aren’t sugar-free. I know. I should be happy with less sugar, but they don’t taste the … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Rosemary and Mint
This exotic sounding soap “Rosemary & Mint” is actually made with Melt and Pour soap base. This soap looks great, looks natural and is perfectly easy for Beginners.
This soap would look amazing wrapped in brown paper or string to … Read More...