If you aren’t a cake person, but like cookies and ice cream. This is your cake. This would be a great dessert. It would be a great birthday cake. I can see it at a barbecue or any get together. … Read More...
Needle Felted Minions Tutorial
Joanne author of Craft Passion has one of the most complete tutorials on needle felting I have seen. If your kids are like our kids they are in love with Minions and would love, love one of these. It is … Read More...
DIY Movie Night Popcorn Bar
If you’re planning a family movie night or a sleepover party, this popcorn bar idea from Family Fresh Meals is sure to be a hit. It’s similar to an ice cream bar in that you get to choose lots of … Read More...
Tutorial: Page Pockets bookmarks from damaged vintage linens
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how she makes Page Pocket embroidered bookmarks out of damaged vintage linens. It’s a lovely way to make use of damaged linens that would otherwise go unused or, even worse, get thrown away. If you … Read More...
School Book Sandwiches
It seems like summer just started, but unfortunately the dreaded back to school signs are up and we need to start thinking about that time of year again. We still have a month to go, but I know there are … Read More...
DIY Watermelon Picnic Blanket
Since it is the middle of Summer I wanted to share a tutorial that just screams “go hang out by the lake!!!”. I love this hand made watermelon picnic blanket that Elizabeth from Within the Grove made.
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8 Fat Quarter Friendly Quilt Patterns
Most of us love precuts and fat quarters. They make life so much easier when quilting, enabling us to have to cut and measure a little less. Fat quarters usually come in pre-selected color combinations too, which can be very … Read More...
Finger Knit a Garland Inspired by the Fourth Doctor’s Scarf
All the geeky knitters in the world know about the legendary scarf of the fourth doctor on Doctor Who. The thing was massive, both wide and long, and it’s a great feat of knitting geekery to have made one.
If … Read More...
Inspiration for Styling a Small Craft Space
Not all of us a fortunate enough to have a whole room devoted to our crafting. Don’t let that stop you from doing what you love most. This post is devoted to 12 different ideas of ways you can turn … Read More...
Tutorial: How to get rid of stitch marks after ripping out a seam
Ripping out stitches is just a fact of life for sewists. Sooner or later, we all find ourselves sitting with a project and a seam ripper to take out unwanted or misplaced stitches. The seam ripper will remove the stitches … Read More...
Paper Plate Crab
The octopus craft I shared yesterday really got me thinking about the beach so I thought I would continue with that beach – sea shore – sea creature theme today. Not only is this a perfect project for mid-summer, it … Read More...
Coconut Cashew Caramel Cup
Here is a simple treat that you can make with your kids at night or during one of those dreary, rainy summer days. Or you can have them help you make them for treats at your next barbecue or get … Read More...
DIY Geometric Wooden Tealight Holders
For this tutorial you could use offcuts of wood or try your hand at woodworking.
The tutorial comes with step by step instructions as well as a list of all the tools you will need to get started.
These make … Read More...
Free Chart – Puppy Bath Time
Thanks to Durene you can grab this adorable free chart from her facebook page. He is looking a little sorry for his washing troubles but still rather cute. He would be suited to a towel topper or gift card. … Read More...
Free Pattern – Emerald Purse
So obviously even though this pattern is called the “Emerald Purse” that doesn’t mean you HAVE to use green. It’s Shell stitch is cute and adorable and I love the little buttons too. You can grab the free crochet purse … Read More...
Project: Flap Fold Card
Julie Davison has a step by step tutorial and a video to watch on how to make a fun Flap Fold card. This cute trifold card idea has a hole punched in the center that opens around the focal image … Read More...
DIY Diamond Cement Push Pins
How cute are these pushpins that Naomi and Sage from Plaster and Disaster made?! I think they’re fabulous. Using a mold for ice cubes, they made diamond-shaped push pins out of cement. She painted the sides for a modern look, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an easy sewing machine cover
Vanessa from Tried & True shows how to make a sewing machine cover. It’s easy to make and will help keep the dust from settling into the workings of your sewing machine. Use a fun print to give it personality. … Read More...
Tutorial: Early Bird Baby Quilt
I cannot resist making baby quilts for family members. Pressed for time, I often make a simple one-block. Next time, I’m going to try this sweet quilt, Early Bird, created by Becky, from Patchwork Posse.
It’s beyond simple; she … Read More...
Button Beaded Bar Necklace
Combining different types of media for jewelry making is one of the best ways to produce a beautiful and unique piece. This necklace is no exception to just that. With the perfect mix of beads and buttons, you can have … Read More...