Voting is open now through May 29 for the ever popular online-only Blogger’s Quilt Festival. Hosted twice a year by Amy of Amy’s Creative Side, she runs this event like a pro. Quilt categories include: Mini, Small, Large, Appliqué, … Read More...
Technique: Making Temporary Tattoos with Stamps
Take your stamps off the paper and put them on your arm or your kids arms with temporary tattoos. This fun and easy project is something the kids will enjoy helping with and then showing off. Find directions over on … Read More...
Throw a Summer Splash Party for Less than $20
This summer party from Create. Craft. Love gets an “A+” in my book for thrifty creativity. Using dollar store materials and free printables, Jill has put together a colorful kid-friendly party that gets everyone up and moving. Add a few … Read More...
Personalized Father’s Day Tie
If you want to make an extra special gift for a new father, check out this amazing personalized tie using this tutorial posted by Jamielyn on I Heart Naptime. Who wouldn’t love to get a gift featuring a baby’s hand … Read More...
Free pattern: Flirty summer skirt
Melissa from A Happy Stitch shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make this flirty summer skirt. The short full skirt has a flat front yoke to minimize fullness at the hip. The back is gathered on … Read More...
Tutorial For Making Your Own Jewelry Organizer Case
If you have a love for jewelry then you know how hard it can be to find somewhere to store it all. There are many options and “solutions” out there, but this tutorial from Shanty 2 Chic shows you a … Read More...
How To Make a Smokeless Campfire
With the camping season just round the corner, this DIY trick to make a smokeless campfire is both clever and effective.
Everyone loves the campfires, but hates the smoke. With this tip, which is explained with all the gravitas of … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightsaber Pens from Polymer Clay
This is a combo of fun and useful. Cover your pen with polymer clay and create a lightsaber. The tutorial steps through how to make the pen and the hilt becomes the pen cap. I’d look for and use glow … Read More...
Free pattern: Perfect Diaper and Nappy Cover
Dana from MADE shares an updated version of her Perfect Diaper + Nappy Cover free pattern. She published the original Perfect Diaper pattern waaaay back in 2008, which in blogging years was, like, forever ago. Her updated version has more … Read More...
Tutorial: How to replace a broken zipper
A busted zipper doesn’t have to send your garment to the trash bin. Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can replace the zipper and salvage the garment. Her tutorial shows two methods for replacing a zipper – one … Read More...
Healthy Peanut Butter Blizzard
I eat a lot of ice cream during the summer, since I don’t eat a lot during the cold months. Occasionally, I enjoy a blizzard. I might try this over the summer since my daughter and I really like peanut … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled duvet cover
This ruffled duvet cover is absolutely dreamy! Stef from Girl. Inspired. made it for her daughter’s bedroom. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She started with a plain white duvet cover and added the rows of ruffled … Read More...
9 Recipes To Make Your Own Household Cleaners
Keeping a clean and tidy home is essential for a healthy and happy living environment. However, many of the household cleaners available on the market are not only expensive but also contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful to both … Read More...
15 cool boy room ideas and elements
Over at My List of Lists there is a great collection of “boy room ideas” but the DIY ideas and elements could really be used in all sorts of ways for all sorts of rooms. The head board that features … Read More...
Cross Stitch – Call Your Mom
This free Cross stitch pattern / chart comes from Plaidonline. It’s a fun little reminder for kids and adults alike. This chart is extra small but you could re-design it to suit your project. Totally adorable and a great gift … Read More...
Free Pattern – Leopard Clutch
Love love love the colors of this Leopard print clutch. This free crochet pattern by Molla is available here on Ravelry. I don’t think I would change the colors of this pattern, as the yellow and purple work well together. … Read More...
Make a Pair of Pint-Sized Scarves
Ruffle yarns just keep hanging on in popularity, and they’re great for kids who love frilly projects. I have one worked in a lace fabric yarn that my daughter just loves to play with.
Nanny Craft 4 U has a … Read More...
Technique: Doodling and Die Cuts
Wow, what a difference a little doodling can make! Take your die cut cards up a notch by using a white gel pen and thin black marker and adding a few dots and dashes around the edges for a really … Read More...
10 Party Games to Play with Water Balloons
Water balloons are cheap, colorful, and fun for all ages — making them the perfect addition to summer picnics, BBQs, and family reunions. Instead of simply having an all out water balloon war, check out this list of fun games … Read More...
Sandpaper Printed T-shirt
Next time you want to let the kids design their own colorful t-shirts, forget about trying messy tie-dye! Instead, grab a t-shirt, some sand paper, and a few basic craft supplies. Using these, kids can draw a special design … Read More...