Here is an extra fun treat to help the kids cool off this summer. Sure they will be happy with a popsicle, but they will be even more happy when they see the gummy worms. I bet you could use … Read More...
Is There Such a Thing as a Perfect Yarn Stash?
I have gathered a lot of yarn through the years of being a professional writer about knitting. Some of it is great, and some of it isn’t. Some of it just isn’t great for me, and would do better in … Read More...
Tutorial: Adapt a basic bodice to create a yoke
Tanya Whelan’s new book Sew Many Dresses: Sew Little Time takes a mix-and-match approach to making dresses. This bodice, that skirt to create your own custom dress design. She shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can … Read More...
Redecorating When You Are On A Budget
We all love to have our homes look nice, and once in a while we just need to change things up and get some fresh new décor to spruce up our space. However, decorating your home is not cheap by … Read More...
Tutorial: Dreamer Skirt
Andrea from Andrea’s Notebook shows how to make the prettiest little pleated skirt, her Dreamer Skirt. It IS dreamy, isn’t it? Her tutorial is part of the Skirting the Issue series hosted by Simple Simon & Co. She used a … Read More...
DIY Calendar Coasters
Need some new coasters for your living room? Well, these stylish, recycled calendar coasters may be just what you’ve been looking for!
Katie from Running with a Glue Gun made these! She loves using old calendars in projects, You can … Read More...
Plan a Super Mario Party Any Gamer Will Love
The Super Mario party over at Say It With Cake was created for a five-year-old, but my gut tells me this adorable theme would appeal to gamers of any age.
Shamene has created a visually attractive and delicious looking display … Read More...
Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Pie
Nothing says summer like lemonade and fresh strawberries. Even better strawberry and lemonade mixed together. This ice cream pie looks like the best dessert to have after the barbecue. This would also be a great dessert for a bridal shower … Read More...
How to Organize Your Yarn Scraps
Some of us are better at organizing than others.
Some of us are type 1: Shove everything into a box and sort as needed and some of us are type 2. Color coded, zip locked and labelled. Finally, there is … Read More...
Book Review: More Creative Lettering
If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your greeting cards, scrapbook pages, journal or any paper crafting project then your own hand writing is a great way! But if you’re like me you might not be crazy about … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcover an ugly throw rug to make it look pretty again
Until I saw this tutorial by Free Time Frolics, it had never crossed my mind to slipcover a throw rug. But it’s a good way to make an ugly rug match your decor. It looks easy to make, and … Read More...
8 Things You Can Sew For Your Sewing Room
If you are lucky enough to have a dedicated space for your sewing, then you know how much fun it can be to dress that space up as well. Maybe you don’t go all out in decorating it like other … Read More...
Make Your Own Colorful Poppins Hoop Earrings
If you are drawn to the playful, bright colors that are found in the Poppins candies, then this hoop earring tutorial is perfect for you! Take a quick look at the tutorial, and you can make your own pair to … Read More...
Tutorial: Kantha stitched tote bag
I’m having a hard time believing this beautiful tote started out as a plain canvas bag. Sara from Radiant Home Studio gave it a major upgrade by adding kantha stitch details. She shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she did … Read More...
DIY equation onesie
I have a fun tutorial for you guys this morning- This is a quick & easy tutorial on how to make a really cute DIY equation onesie for your baby, or this would even make a really good gift for … Read More...
Project: Flower Embellishments
Are you like me , do you save all your snips and scraps of ribbon, there’s too pretty to toss and you know you’ll use them on something, right? Well here’s a great use for them, make your won flower … Read More...
Mexican Mac Attack Burger
I don’t why, but this looks good and wrong all at the same time. I definitely would forgo the bun for this burger, or put the mac and cheese on the side. I’ve never thought of adding Mexican flavors to … Read More...
How to make a photo display from a castor style wheel
This definitely falls under the category of, “I would never think of that!” But I sure am that Jane the designer over at Mamie Janes did. Pop on over to her blog to see the full tutorial on how to … Read More...
Strawberry Coconut Margarita Popsicles
Here’s a popsicle for the adults to enjoy, while the kids have their own. I really do think there should be an ice cream truck for adults. I would totally buy one of these popsicles from it. Invite some girls … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Perfect pattern matching when installing an invisible zipper
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can achieve the ultimate zipper sewing bliss – a perfectly matched print across an invisible zipper. It’s like the zipper isn’t even there!
Click the link below … Read More...