The Dearie Dolls Digital Stamps blog has this lovely free digi stamp to download. Mary Ellen says she was inspired by Bohemian Rhapsody but she reminds me of a character from Jane Austen 🙂 Click here to download the black … Read More...
Free pattern: Empire of the Sun criss cross summer dress
This criss cross summer dress is a new free pattern from Deby from So Sew Easy. Â She calls it the Empire of the Sun dress. Â Interesting to note is that the front and the back are exactly the same. Â And … Read More...
Winner of the ETSY Shop Giveaway; Designed by Jane
I am happy to announce that Linda Rumsey lucky number 13 is the winner of a beautiful brooch from our “ETSY Shop Giveaway; Designed by Jane. I will be emailing you for your full name and address to send to … Read More...
25 Frugal Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding
As much as we all want to have the perfect, dream wedding, there is that tiny piece of reality that we actually have a budget to stick to in some form or another. Whether you have a fairly large budget, … Read More...
Stunning Dangle Earrings Made From Bobby Pins
If you are like me, you lose bobby pins like crazy.  Seriously, I don’t know where they run off to, but I’m convinced that one day I will find a stash bigger than I will ever know what to do … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap coffee bag ottoman
This burlap coffee bag ottoman by Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow does double duty.  It’s a piece of home decor and a place to prop  your feet.  I’m loving the combination of the printed burlap and the bright tassels!  … Read More...
Tricked out Crochet Hooks and Knitting Needles
I love restyling my supplies, so I think these tricked out crochet hooks and knitting needles by Annette from Fiber Artsy are really cool!
… Read More...She says: “Life’s too short to knit with ugly needles! Okay, maybe they’re not ugly, but
27 Fun & Creative Ideas for Beach Pictures
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Stuck in a summer photography rut? Follow the link below to find 27 Fun & Creative Ideas for Beach Pictures. Whether it’s a casual day at the beach or a more formal family photo shoot, you’ll find some fun ideas
Tiny Garden Art In Clay
My interest in miniatures and fairy garden themed items met up with Etsy. The talented clayers there have some fabulous pieces to offer:
| Tiny Morel Mushrooms by TypicalKat image above
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 Fairy Dinette Set by MiscAwesomeness |
 Fairy Door by ClayByKim |
Tutorial: Coloring Stamps with Water Color Markers
Water color markers are a super hot trend in stamping right now! You can get the control of a marker but use water to blend and shade for a softer look. The Your Next Stamp blog has a video tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Chicken bean bags for juggling or other toss games
These chicken bean bags are perfect for learning to juggle. Â And what an awesome summer day boredom buster that would be! Â (Just make sure it’s an outside activity…) Â They could also be used for a toss game. Â Mary Beth from … Read More...
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
If you need another idea for your leftover baked potatoes, look no further. Take all of your fixings and create this baked potato dip. I might bake some potatoes just for this dip alone. This would be great for a … Read More...
DIY Acrylic Painting Stand
If you have a budding artist and are looking for a great activity to do outdoors, check out this amazing acrylic paint stand DIY posted by Meri Cherry. Of course, it could also be used inside, but using it outside … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Perfect knit play dress for little girls
Melissa from Sew Like My Mom created the perfect knit play dress for her daughter, and she shares a free pattern for it with her readers. Â It’s a sleeveless dress with a simple round neck and high waist. Â You can … Read More...
Triple Berry Frozen Smoothies
This would be a great way to start off 4th of July! The family can drink this red, white and blue smoothie on the way to the parade or maybe have it after the parade before the barbecue. Katrina even … Read More...
Make Your Own Faux Succulents and Have a Plant That Won’t Die
If you are one of those who tends to not have much luck in the gardening area, and just aren’t able to keep things alive very easily, then a succulent plant may be something for you to try. They are … Read More...
Edible Sprinkle Bowls for Ice Cream
Besides sprinkles on my ice cream, I would eat a handful on the side. Now I can eat a whole bowl of sprinkles. Where was this when I was a kid. I love that there will be no dishes to … Read More...
Wax Dipped Home Brew Bottles
Home brewing is a rewarding hobby that allows you to create your own unique and flavorful beers. Once you’ve brewed your beer and it’s ready to bottle, you may want to consider adding a special touch to the bottles to … Read More...
Freebie – Machine Embroidery Milk and Cookies
Nothing says love like a picture of a carton of milk and a little pink cookie.
This machine embroidery file is available free from JustNeedleDesigns.com.
These would be cute as birthday cards, lunch bag tags and on aprons too.… Read More...
Patriotic Tunisian 4th Of July Crochet Placemats
For this project, she made a total of 6 placemats: 3 stripes and 3 plaids. She used both Bernat® Handicrafter® Delux™ Cotton Yarn in navy blue and poppy red and Lily’s Sugar’n Cream 100% cotton yarn in red, white… Read More...