Creating high-quality candles that not only look great but also smell amazing requires a deep understanding of fragrance oils and how they interact with the wax. It’s not just a matter of adding a few drops of your favorite essential … Read More...
Do You Have A Twisted Sense of Humour?
Do you have or know someone who has a twisted sense of humour?
Then you’re going to love this chart. It’s not free but it’s not going to break the bank either at just $1.00. This Twisted Chart is available … Read More...
Summer Can Cooler – You Will Not Believe What’s Under The Bikini
Prudes step aside because I know there is a whole lot of folk out there who are excited to make this pattern. These Summer Can coolers are a bit of light hearted fun. If you don’t want to know what’s … Read More...
14 Drinking Games You’ve Never Heard Of
I have basically no experience with drinking games, but the games featured in this BuzzFeed post sound like they have the potential to be quite entertaining. (I’m particularly intrigued by the idea of #7.) If you’re looking for a way … Read More...
Project: Stamped Wall Art
You don’t just have to stamp on paper, rubber stamping works so well on many different types of materials. This beautiful wall art was made by stamping on canvas. The Paper Artsy blog has directions for using stamps, paints, markers … Read More...
Get Ready for Christmas with Ugly Sweater Patterns
I hate to admit it, but we’re a little over half way to Christmas. It’s probably already time to start thinking about whether anyone in your circle is worthy of Christmas knitting and what you might like to make for … Read More...
Paper Plate Loom
People seem to love when I share weaving projects so here you go… Discover how easy it is to weave small trivets using little more than a paper plate and leftover yarn. The folks over at Krokotak not only show … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls’ chevron knit skirt
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making this girls’ chevron knit skirt. It’s a simple A-line skirt with an easy knit band waistband. She’s sharing the free pattern in support of the Skirting the Issue … Read More...
Nautical Rope Bracelet Tutorial
The nautical trend is still huge in both fashion and home décor and if you are in love with the laid back look that you get from this, then you should try making a fun bracelet to accessorize your outfit. … Read More...
Stitch Rock 2015 Vendor Submissions Open
If you are in or around Delray Beach, Florida I would recommend … Read More...
Tutorial | Patterned Paper Pockets for Scrapbooks
I’ve recently gotten into memory planning, and I needed some pockets for my albums for holding photos, memorabilia, and supplies like tags and die-cuts. I thought “Why not make my own?”.
I certainly have enough patterned paper lying around! In … Read More...
Tip: Stamped Patterned Background
If you want to to create the look of patterned paper with stamps you can randomly stamp your images or you can use a grid technique for an evenly spaced designed. Yana over at Hero Arts will show you how … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy towel backpacks
Between towels and pool toys and water bottles, going to the pool involves lots of stuff getting toted around. And it’s usually me toting it! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making these towel backpacks, so each … Read More...
Coconut Lime Watermelon Slushie
When the humidity and heat come in, I just want something cold and refreshing to drink. This watermelon slushie looks like it would hit the spot. Serve it in the mini watermelons as shown, or in a glass. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Ice cream cone button art
Buttons don’t always have to be used in functional button ways. They can also be used entirely for decorative purposes, like in this adorable ice cream cone button art. Mary from Little Mama Bowtique shares a tutorial at The Ribbon … Read More...
Easy Homemade Chicken Ramen Noodles
This is not your college days ramen noodles. I must have eaten ramen noodles every day while I was in college. The choices are much better now and noodle shops are popping up all over the place. I watched a … Read More...
How to make recycled toy car drawer pulls
What little (or big) boy wouldn’t love a custom dresser that featured toy cars as the pulls. I bet they would look cute too on cabinet doors as well. Pop on over to the link Joor sent in to the … Read More...
Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco
Today I wanted to let you guys know about the upcoming Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco! Here is lot’s of info about it from the folks at Renegade: We are pleased to announce that Renegade Craft Fair is returning… Read More... 8 Beautiful Sun Hat Crochet Patterns
Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to break out your crochet hooks and start working on some fun and functional warm-weather projects. And what better way to stay cool and stylish while protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful … Read More...
Freebie: Girls’ skirts sizing chart
July is Skirting the Issue at Simple Simon & Co. It’s a month-long series encouraging sewists to sew up skirts to donate to children in foster care. You can read more about Skirting the Issue here. And because it’s … Read More...