The Alpine Fabrics blog has a tutorial showing how you can use a serger to whip up a gorgeous tutu in just 30 minutes. It has a wide elastic waistband, which seems like it would be more comfortable to wear … Read More...
Watermelon Inspired layer Cake
What a great surprise when you cut into this cake! Each layer of the cake is part of a watermelon. I love that they used mini chocolate chips for the seeds. What a great birthday cake for a watermelon lover … Read More...
Transformation Shawl – 1 Shawl Many Styles
This amazing multi functional shawl is the perfect addition to a travelling wardrobe. The shawl can be worn in different ways to change up your look and style. This particular Pattern is not free but can be purchased here for … Read More...
Do This To Your Flip Flops To Look Fashionable
Little girls always look cute in flowers. These summer flip flops have been up-cycled or revamped with a little bit of hooking.
Crochet hooking that is.
Check out the full tutorial here.
Product Review: A Muse Studio Stamps Part 2
I’m back with more inspiration from A Muse Studio. If you missed my first review click here to check it out.
The brand new A Muse Studio 2015-16 Catalog and Inspiration Guide is full of wonderful new cling mounted … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple yoga tote with mat straps
This yoga tote is a tote bag and a yoga mat carrier all in one. Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The top is a roomy tote bag where you can put your water … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy boxy baby romper
This boxy baby romper is sooo cute! It’s also easy to sew. Miranda from One Little Minute shares a tutorial showing how. You can make it in any size based on the child’s measurements. It has an elastic casing top … Read More...
Tutorial: Trapezoid Quilt Canes with Extruders
Because extruders 
crank out perfectly even elements it’s not surprising people use them to create canes, particularly canes that require precision such as quilt, repeating tile patterns or “pixel” image ones. These canes rely on lines matching up and extruders … Read More...
Technique: Ink Smooshing Background
The Lawnscaping Challenge blog is sharing a tutorial on how to make a ink smooshing background for your cards, this technique is perfect for those ocean and sea themed stamp sets, click here to watch the video tutorial.
-Heather
The Futuristic Arnold Palmer Cocktail
I love a glass of non-alcoholic Arnold Palmer in the summer . I’m not much of a drinker, though my posts may make you wonder. This cocktail looks really cool! It’s pretty and changes color! It really speaks to my … Read More...
Tutorial: Going to Market Notebook and a Mini Brainstorm Book
Riley Blake Designs shows how you can make your own fabric covered note takers. The pads of paper are stitched into the fabric covers, that have paper labels stitched to the front and elastic bands to keep them closed. They … Read More...
How to make a dream pillow- moon phases free pattern
We are all impressed with Nasa’s pictures of Pluto, amazing. I wanted to offer you a space craft and “5 orange potatoes” has her “dream pillow moon phases” pattern and tutorial. Just think of presenting this to your child and … Read More...
Knits from Outer Space -Knitting Patterns
With all the excitement surrounding the Pluto flyby this week, I thought it might be fun to look for some knit representations of space. I didn’t find any knits celebrating Pluto specifically, but there’s lots of fun space-themed stuff out … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Women’s graphic print shorts
As I’ve been out back-to-school shopping with my daughter, I’m seeing loose fit graphic print shorts in lots of stores. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern you can use to make a pair. It’s … Read More...
Peanut Butter Button Cookies
These cookies are cute! I’m sure you could also make them with sugar cookies too. If you have ever seen the movie “Coraline”, then you know the significance of the buttons. You can dip them in chocolate to look like … Read More...
Altered book tip I love and more ideas
I have a few altered books going currently. I pick them up occasionally and add to them. One of them I tore out a bunch of the signatures to make room for all the stuff I was adding. The tip … Read More...
Push Light Planets : A Teaching Craft And Room Décor In One
Do you have someone in your home who loves planets or anything to do with outer space? This fun DIY project is great for teaching them about the solar system, and can double for a nightlight or room decoration as … Read More...
DIY Truth or Dare Slumber Party Game
Truth or Dare is everyone’s favorite slumber party game. But, letting tweens play the game without any adult guidance can lead to hurt feelings when the questions get too personal or accidents when the dares get too dangerous.
To get … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed zipper pouch
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial over at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this fun monogrammed zipper pouch. This would make a sweet back-to-school giftie for any age, something to toss inside the … Read More...
Quickc- Lazy Cake Cookie Slice
Here is a quick dessert for those last-minute guests or party you get invited to. I know it is best to make desserts from scratch, but sometimes you have no choice but to either buy something or make it from … Read More...