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With Fourth of July just around the corner, you’re no doubt looking for patriotic items for your scrapbooking and paper crafting. Head on over to Delia Creates to download these miniature US flags, then follow along her blog hop
Tips: 9 Card Making Tips All Card Makers Need to Know
The Craftsy blog has a great posts with 9 tips every card maker should know. These handy “hacks” can save you money and make your card making quicker and easier. You’ll find tips on making custom colored clear rhinestones and … Read More...
Denim Rosette Brooch tutorial
Joanne of Craft Passion has the cutest Denim Rosette Brooch for us to make. This is the last of her tutorial on how to fully recycle an outgrown denim dress into a 4-piece outfit and make a denim rosette brooch … Read More...
Selling your handmade items? Here’s how to figure a fair price.
If you sew, sooner or later someone is going to suggest you sell your handmade items. It’s a compliment for someone to say that things you make are nice enough for someone to spend money to have them. But what … Read More...
Knit Mini Mittens for an Advent Calendar
Kat at Just Crafty Enough is, apparently, a great lover of projects. She knit a pair of mittens a month last year, and she heads up Iron Craft, a crafty challenge that appears every other week.
She also does an … Read More...
Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Everyone should enjoy ice cream! Here is a vegan version using coconut milk and raw cashews. I’m not a big fan of the low calorie ice creams, so I may have to give this a try. I wonder if I … Read More...
Another Awesome Mold from Colour de Verre – Buddha
These guys are on a roll! First Colour de Verre made the skull mold and then the flaming heart and now Buddha. These are definitely must have molds. You can make two per firing and they even have a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Raw edge knit neckline finish
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can achieve a raw edge neckline finish for a t-shirt or knit dress. And no, we’re not just cutting the neck line and leaving it raw. This finish binds off the neckline, but … Read More...
Winner- Mobile Art book
Mary M. of Mars Hill, NC is the winner of Mobile Art book.
Winner- Walnut Hollow Basswood Country round
Marlene P. of Aloha, OR- winner of the Walnut Hollow Basswood Country Round
Make Your Own Chocolate Coconut Dessert Cups
Ashley at Cute as a Fox had a great “Eureka!” moment! I really wish I was able to come up with these ideas. I would never have thought to use the round bottles to make coconut dessert bowls. Especially, just … Read More...
8 Recipes For DIY Insect Mosquito Repellent
Most of us love the warm Summer evenings, but along with the warmer temperatures comes an increase in the bugs outside. Take a minute to protect yourself from insect bites by using the appropriate repellent, and these 8 recipes are … Read More...
How to make recycled greeting card books
We all get greeting cards for celebrations or holidays and some of us like to keep them. Over at the blog Jennibellie Studio there is a fun idea for binding them into a book. Pop on over to see more … Read More...
Make Your Own Solar Panels – From Soda Cans
We are always looking for a way to save a buck here and there, but how far are you really willing to go? If extreme couponing isn’t quite your thing, and you feel you have tried about every outlet available, … Read More...
200 Calories in Pictures
Ever wondered what 200 calories of your favorite foods would like? Of course you have! Who hasn’t? 🙂
To help us with that picture in mind, WiseGeek has put together an image list of some of the our favorite foods … Read More...
Tutorial: Get the tension right on your serger
Getting the tension right on a sewing machine can be tricky. Getting tension right on a serger is even more frustrating. Portia from Makery dedicates a post to tension, pinpointing what is causing your tension to be off and how … Read More...
Froyo and Ice Cream Pops
This would be a great idea for your next party! Besides the ice cream or frozen yogurt becoming a pop, you could also create a chocolate dipping station for added fun. Dini at Giramuk’s Kitchen also has recipes for frozen … Read More...
Super Easy Beach Candle Centrepiece
Oh not it’s another Mason jar craft! Don’t worry this one is really cute and involves shells and fire, you can’t beat that combination. This tutorial is for making the candles too, but if you are not into candle-making and … Read More...
Free Pattern – Boat Shoes
The only thing missing from these adult sized Boat Shoes is the pattern for the Yacht.
You don’t need a yacht to enjoy these slippers, throw on some jeans or jeggings (if you must) and rock out these slippers.
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Treat Your Little Guests to Fourth of July Firecracker Dogs
In many families, hot dogs are a traditional Fourth of July meal. There’s nothing wrong with that, but sometimes they’re not particularly exciting to serve. Make this classic favorite fun again by transforming them into firecracker dogs! This easy recipe … Read More...