Jill from Creating My Way to Success created these perched owl softies using fabric recycled from old clothing. She shares a tutorial and a template on her blog. The owl softies are perched on twigs that hang from a cord. … Read More...
Sailboat Rice Krispies Treats
These would be cute for a nautical party. Maybe you are planning a 1st birthday party for a boy, these would be a cute addition. Although, you will want to keep these in a cool area, before the party. The … Read More...
DIY Modern Cement Bud Vases
Here’s a fun project from Naomi and Sage from the blog, Plaster and Disaster- DIY Modern Cement Bud Vases. How cute are these?
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How to make a recycled plastic cactus table
What a transformation! Naomi sent in her post about how her and her fellow blogger were challenged to make something out of a plastic cactus. I think they did a great job transforming the cactus into a cool stylish end … Read More...
8 Ideas For Extra Special Handmade Thank You Cards
The gesture of giving a thank you card is slowly becoming a lost art, let alone having it be a hand-written and homemade card. Take an extra minute to show that someone how much you really appreciate them by not … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY lace shorts
Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of lace shorts. Don’t worry – they’re lined so they’re completely modest! It’s a cute style for … Read More...
DIY Hidden Storage
Are you a book worm? I sure am, I love reading. I have a huge “to be read” pile so I think you can say that I love books. and you can also say that I LOVE this diy Hidden … Read More...
What Are Yarn Bowls for, and How to Make Your Own
I’ve been seeing a lot of things about yarn bowls lately. These bowls, which are often ceramic but can be made DIY style out of just about any material that’s a bowl, are a way to hold you yarn while … Read More...
Ant Man: Pym Particle Potion and Yellow Jacket Juice
Have you seen the new Ant Man movie? Ashley from Cute as a Fox has and was instantly inspired. She created these fun juices for your next hero party or possibly Ant Man party. I wish I was easily inspired, … Read More...
She Uses Vintage Jello Molds To Create Amazing Candles
I am sharing this tutorial not for the actual candle guide but for the amazing use of vintage molds. Tagandtibby used vintage jello or jelly molds as the holder.
How many times have you walked past old tin kitchen bowls … Read More...
What Does The Fox Say?
This Fox chart is unfortunately not free but it is only $5.72 . It is available at Rollinginstitches on Etsy. If you decide to make it I would love for you to come back and show your finished piece. Love … Read More...
How To Join Crochet Squares – The Right Way
Joining Crochet squares seems to be one of the most popular tutorial requests we come across. There is just something hard about getting all those squares to lay flat and line up or is there? Check out this detailed tutorial … Read More...
DIY Batman Torceh Party Favors
It seems like many parties favors for children’s birthday celebrations are either junk nobody really needs or too expensive to be practical for a cash-strapped parent. However, these cute Batman party favors are inexpensive, useful, and sure to provide … Read More...
Painting Trees through the Seasons
If you want to start a discussion about the different seasons, now is the perfect time. This nature activity, which can easily be done outside, is made using 4 twigs you can gather from your yard. Attach the twigs to … Read More...
Product Review: Custom Stamps from Standard Stamp
Custom stamps are perfect for your home, office, business and crafting needs. For things like addressing envelopes, wedding announcements, personalizing the backs of your hand made cards, gift tags, stationary, marketing your business and more. If you’re looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy DIY bow tote
How totally adorable are these big bow totes! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how you can make one. It’s actually a bag refashion rather than from scratch construction, adding a bow and trim to … Read More...
Tutorial: Cozy seat belt cover
Seat belts can be uncomfortable for kids (and for short adults, like me). The seat belt hits the body at the wrong place and rubs against the neck. Ren from The Inspired Wren shows how you can make a seat … Read More...
11 Ways to Use Old Books for Scrapbooking
Old books are very easy to come by at thrift stores and garage sales, and they make the perfect base for creating scrapbooks and journals
. You can use the book as is, and just add your own photos, journaling, … Read More...
DIY Solar System Necklace
With the Pluto fly-by in the news the last few weeks and the space fans in this household I’ve been looking for space and science related claying projects. This great necklace project by Bethany of Whistle and Ivy has all … Read More...
Tutorial: How to increase the waist of a sewing pattern
Adding extra width to the waist of a sewing pattern involves more than just cutting a little extra fabric on the sides. If you want to maintain the shape of the garment, you’ll need to do a little slash and … Read More...