A non-cane project for extruders is this simple one: a string covered pen. Extruding long, even strings almost endlessly is one of the best extruder usages. You can use the strings for faux filigree, writing words in clay, hair … Read More...
How to make a recycled candy box ring display
I made a recycled cigar box ring display using recycled wool felted sweaters but I LOVE this version where Jolene at the blog Crafty Super Mom used a rainbow of colors and a candy box to make her ring display. … Read More...
Blueberry Smoothie Bowls
Looks like the new trend seems to be smoothies in a bowl. Of course, I could be way behind the trend, but it seems to be all over Pinterest right now. It is finally blueberry season again and I think … Read More...
Tutorial: Notebook cover with a secret pocket for period supplies
My daughter starts middle school this year. I’m actually okay with it, kind of excited, really. But one thing I’m not so excited about – and my daughter is REALLY not going to be excited about – is the fact … Read More...
20 Apple Crafts for Fall
It won’t be long before our apples are out and ready for us to pick. This means a trip to your Fruit farm where they allow you to pick your own apples. Second best is making Apple Crafts. Get over … Read More...
Sour Worm Popsicles
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...