Blowing bubbles is usually a favorite activity for kids, and it is a great way to get the kids outside now that the weather is nice. If your child gets easily bored with blowing bubbles, use the suggestions shared by … Read More...
Quilter travels to South Africa for exhibit
Carol of Your Crafty Self introduces novice quilter, Rose Green, whose second quilt was chosen to be part of a traveling exhibit. Destination, South Africa where hers and others landed to honor Nelson Mandela in “Conscience of the Human Spirit: … Read More...
8 Scrapbook Layouts For Your Baby/Newborn
Are you needing to get started on some memory keeping of your child in the baby/newborn stages, but need a little inspiration of where to begin? These 8 baby scrapbook layout ideas are great for preserving your photo memories of … Read More...
Free pattern: Quick sew batwing top
Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for a simple batwing top. It’s quick to sew up. Make it from any lightweight fabric, woven or knit. It’s nice out of a sheer, and it fits loose enough that you … Read More...
25 DIY Wedding Ideas For The Lazy Couple
25 DIY Wedding Ideas For The Lazy Couple – Are you and your partner planning a wedding, but find yourselves less enthralled by the intricate details and extravagant extras that seem to consume the wedding industry? Perhaps you’re simply short … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty cupcake pincushion
Donna from Purl3agony shows how you can make an embellished cupcake pincushion. The .cupcake shaped pincushion is easy to make, with a felt base and a stuffed fabric topper. You can embellish it up as much or as little as … Read More...
DIY Wooden Play Desserts
Dora. from Plenty of Paprika, sent in a link to this project she did and I had to feature it because it is a cuteness overload! She made DIY wooden pretend desserts by using simple wood knobs, blocks, circles & … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Popsicles
I may be optimistic. I planted my seedlings out two weeks ahead of my usual time. I put the snow shovels away. I am looking at summery topics for tutorials. Like a quick popsicle charm one. I mean, we often … Read More...
Tutorial: Tips for matching stripes
Matched (or unmatched) stripes are one of those things you don’t necessarily notice until you start sewing. And then mismatched stripes stick out like a sore thumb, and matched stripes are like a little slice of bliss. Olu from … Read More...
Tip: Doodled Flower Card Accents
The Spectrum Noir
blog has a great card embellishment idea using flower die cut shapes. Color them with markers and then use a fine tip black marker to doodle around the edge of the shape and add a pearl or … Read More...
2 Patriotic Wreath Tutorials
Serena of “Naptime Crafting” has two beautiful patriotic wreaths for you to create. One is made with a Styrofoam wreath form and felt stars with a navy ribbon with white stars on it. The other is on a straw wreath … Read More...
Knit a Bow Tie for a Dog
Last week I told you about a woman knitting scarves for dogs; today I have a sweet pattern for a little bow tie for a dog. This is a great little scrap project for your dapper doggie and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sequin scissors tee
This sequin scissors shirt shows everyone just how crafty you are. Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how you can make tone, with no sewing required. It’s easy done with sequin trim and fabric glue. You can draw any simple … Read More...
Kimiake & Shin-ichi Higuchi – Glass Artists on Daily Art Muse
This is just beautiful glass art! Pate de verre at its finest. The artists Kimiaki and Shin-Ichi Higuchi were profiled over at Daily Art Muse the other day. But you must see their web site to see the extent to … Read More...
Giveaway: Floral Blocks to Knit and Crochet
Congratulations to Donna.
They say that April showers bring May flowers, but where I live the May flowers have been getting rained on quite a bit lately. So I thought it would be fun to share some flowers of the … Read More...
11 ways to make rain chains- 1 with cookie cutters!
I have a downspout that is in desperate need of a rain chain 
so I was searching around looking for ways I could make one. This collection of 11 ideas is just what I needed to give me all sorts … Read More...
Giveaway and Discount on Paper Pumpkin Monthly Card Kits!!
If my monthly reviews and giveaways of the Paper Pumpkin kits from Stampin’ Up have gotten you curious about trying a subscription for yourself well now is the time to give it a try! Starting Tuesday May 12th through June … Read More...
8 MORE Tutorials For Making Your Own Backyard Games
A while back we brought you a post of 8 tutorials for making your own backyard games. Well, it’s about that time of the year when your kids will be out of school, and the family reunions will begin. If … Read More...
DIY Glass Potato Chips
Where have I been all these years eating normal boring potato chips!
These glass potato chips will transform your next party into a hot topic of discussion of how you made these chips using your creative skills (and Pinterest :)).… Read More...
Tutorial: Custom basket liners
Baskets are an easy and inexpensive way to organize a space. Fabric liners can add color to your baskets so they coordinate ith your room’s decor. They also help keep the baskets clean. Many baskets come with liners, but you … Read More...