Here is a simple, yet elegant cake to serve at your 4th of July celebration. Some people like to be a little more subtle in their decor when it comes to the holidays. This cake has the red, white and … Read More...
8 Kid-Friendly 4th of July Activities
Each year there are hundreds of children who are injured while trying to play with fireworks. Make sure you little ones are safe this year by keeping them occupied with safe crafts that will still keep them in the patriotic … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold over clutch
This simple fold over clutch can be made up so many ways. Make it from casual prints, dressy fabrics, solids, prints, even patchwork if you like. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how … Read More...
95 Ways To Make Having a TV and Gaming System In Your Living Room More Attractive
Concealing and decorating around electronics and their cords can be one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to interior decorating. While gaming systems, computers, music setups and televisions are simply a central part of most modern day family homes, … Read More...
How to upcycle a simple mirror into a fancy one
I bet all of as some point have owned one of those simple full length mirrors. A fun home dec element these days is to have a large decorative mirror resting on the floor. Well, you can make your own … Read More...
Knit and Math Combine for a Cool (Warm?) Kickstarter
The other day my husband sent me a link about this Kickstarter that’s happening right now in which a knitter/mathematician is knitting custom algorithm-based scarves, all worked in black and white, and designed in such a way that no two … Read More...
Seashell and Beach Glass Collage
Next time go you are planning a trip to the beach, keep this project in mind and you are walking along the shore and looking for treasures. Liska, from Adventure in a Box, explains how to create a colorful collage … Read More...
Mini Ice Cream Cone Eagles
The bald eagle, one of the symbols of freedom in America. This would be a great treat to serve at your 4th of July party. I love that Beth at Hungry Happenings, let’s us know that even the best are … Read More...
Amazing Christmas Soaps – She Makes It Look So Easy
Ariane makes her Christmas soaps look so easy. You will need to watch the video to see how she finishes them off but I can tell you they look amazing.
These soaps need to be made ahead of time so … Read More...
How To Free Form A Snowman Candle
You might not want to hear this but Christmas is coming faster than any of us would like. It’s time to start preparing your Christmas crafts. This tutorial is a little old style with poor images but the tutorial is … Read More...
Video Tutorial – How To Cross Stitch Twice As Fast
If you are time poor or just impatient then you will love this video tutorial where DMC shows you how to speed up your chart creation time. The video shares a new stitch called a Half Cross stitch. This stitch … Read More...
All About Ami – Magazine Giveaway
Ami from All About Ami is giving her facebook readers a chance to win this amazing new book.
This is what Ami had to say about the book –
“Amigurumi Collection” is from the makers of “Simply … Read More...
12 Ways to BBQ on a Budget
One of the main reasons I don’t have guests over as much as I’d like is that my limited budget makes it hard to feed a crowd. However, there are some excellent tips on the Coupons.com website about how to … Read More...
Product Review: A Muse Studio Stamps
The brand new A Muse Studio 2015-16 Catalog and Inspiration Guide is full of wonderful new cling mounted rubber stamp sets, fun coordinating thin metal die sets and great papers and accessories. You find products and idea samples for card … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square pattern weights
Once I started using pattern weights to hold my patterns down while I cut around them, there was no going back to pinning. It’s just so much easier to throw down a few pattern weights and start cutting! Sew Travel … Read More...
Pattern testers honored at Daintytime
Get a peek inside the shaping of the 10 flexible patterns included in Sherri Lynn Wood’s recently released book, The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters.
She just kicked off, at Daintytime, her Test Quilter Blog Hop which showcases quilts … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bracelets
Your fabric scraps can become beautiful jewelry, like these colorful fabric bracelets. Vanessa from LBG Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Wear one, or three, or more! They also make great gifts, so while you’ve got the … Read More...
DIY 4th of July Picnic Tins
On my own blog, Punk Projects, I post a recycled Pirouline tin craft every month! Have you realized yet that the 4th of July is in just a couple of days? Here comes the lakeside picnics, iced tea/lemonade, parades and … Read More...
Freebie | Patriotic Signs for July 4th BBQ
Looking for a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to spruce up your 4th of July BBQ spread? All you need is tape, straws, and paper … and you’ll have a festive table for under $4.
Keep your table organized, and … Read More...
Easy Ways to Add Red, White, & Blue for July 4th
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The 4th of July marks the US independence and celebrations include BBQs, beer, and all things red, white, & blue. So this Saturday make sure to step up your party game and use these simple ways to add red, white
