If you have planned a wedding in the past, or are in the process of doing so now, then you know how expensive it can be to have things custom printed. Whether it be the invitations, place settings, or a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sidewalk tic tac toe toss game
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make a sidewalk tic tac toe set. The gameboard gets drawn on the sidewalk with chalk, with players tossing in colored beanbags to take … Read More...
DIY Patriotic Rag Wreath
Sherry from Olives-n-Okra shared this patriotic rag wreath tutorial and with the 4th of July coming up quickly I thought it would be a good project to share for those of us in the USA. Sherry shares step by step … Read More...
9 Free Robot Applique Templates
Pam of Threading My Way shares on her blog nine robots-at-work applique templates F-R-E-E for you to download. Squee! The Fireman, shown here, joins Artist, Bricklayer, Chef and many more. She adds,
… Read More...I’m planning on incorporating my robots into a
Product Release: Distress Ink Accessories
Tim Holtz’s line ofDistress Ink are so fun to work, he’s got amazing colors in stamping ink pads, ink sprays, paints, markers and more, all with a formula that reacts with water so you can do all types of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make-up brush roll with a small zippered pocket
Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make this make-up brush roll. The pockets inside hold your make-up brushes safe and sound. (Follow their dimensions and you’ll have enough pockets to hold 12 brushes.) And at the end of … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Girls summer dress with a contrast bib bodice
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making this contrast bib dress for girls. This is such a pretty summer dress!! The bib is made from a quilting weight woven cotton, and the rest of the dress from … Read More...
Make Paper Out of Dryer Lint
Next time you have a few loads of laundry to do, perhaps you can use this project to encourage the kids to lend a helping hand! Promise them that if they help fold and put away the clothing that you … Read More...
Firecracker Cakelette
Now here is a dessert that really pops. These cute little firecracker cakelettes have Pop Rocks inside for a popping surprise. Their eyes and mouth will explode with excitement when you serve these at your 4th of July party. Kids … Read More...
Celebrate KnitScene’s 10th Birthday with a Great Giveaway
KnitScene is one of my favorite knitting magazines because it’s really my style. I love relatively easy knits that still have some fun detail and technique involved, and that’s what this magazine has been about for 10 years now.
To … Read More...
DIY Calligraphy Pen
Using aluminium cans, it is actually not so hard to create these amazingly detailed calligraphy pens!
Or so the team at Man vs. Pin thought.
Check out their hilarious outtake on how to make this (and if it works!).
14 ways to create with nail polish
Nail polish comes in amazing colors these days and that makes it just perfect for upcycling and creating art with it. This idea for painting chain in a variety of colors to make pretty earrings is so easy yet so … Read More...
Tutorial: How to clean a vintage sewing pattern
Rarely do you find a vintage sewing pattern in pristine condition. After all, they’re old and most likely have not been handled or stored carefully over the years. Often the cover is dingy or smudged or even written on in … Read More...
Campfire Mini Cakes
Here is a cute little craft to do with the kids in the kitchen or while camping. Sadly, we won’t be going camping this year, but we will be sitting around the fire pit in our backyard. These campfires are … Read More...
5 Things You Should Know Before Volunteering At Your Kids School
My husband and I both volunteer as much time as we can at our children’s school. We do this for a few reasons.
#1 – Our kids are still young enough to “love” it. They love that their friends get … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Crafts From The Past – What Is Tatting?
Lot of readers have been writing in asking about Tatting. Many of the young readers have no idea about this craft. I have to openly admit that tatting is not for me. Tatting is very slow and delicate, two things … Read More...
Those Who Can’t Make Cheat! Store Candle Makeover
How handmade do these store bought candles look? Really makes you wonder if making candles is really worth the effort right? Well I am sitting here questioning it myself. These printable labels can transform store bought (chemical filled) candles in … Read More...
6 Years Of His Life Crocheting This – Is It Worth It?
Kjetil Nordin, a dedicated crafter and fan of the popular video game franchise, Mario Bros, has dedicated six years of his life and 100 balls of yarn to recreating his childhood obsession. The end result is a stunning and intricate … Read More...
Quick and Easy Fourth of July Decorating
If you’re planning a picnic, BBQ, or other Fourth of July event, The Budget Decorator has compiled a list of quick and easy decorating tips that will give your event some much needed patriotic flair. From colored construction paper chains … Read More...
Tips and Freebie: Stamping Tips Notebook
Have you ever gone to a class, watched a tutorial video online or just played around and tried a new stamping technique and wondered “How am I going to remember how to do this?” Heather Nichols has a great solution, … Read More...