CONGRATS TO JOYCE: We would make smores at least once when we went camping when my kids were little. I will send you an e-mail for your address. Thanks to all that participated!
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Technique: Layered Embossing
Hero Arts stamps has some really cool new stamps that have multiple layers you stamp on top of one another to get an almost 3-D effect. Jennifer McGuire has taken it to the next level by heat embossing each stamped … Read More...
Hey Pinners: TANSTAAFL
This monograph written by author Pierre Dos Utt bears the acronym of a saying most of us have heard our whole lives, “There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch”. And this was my first thought upon reading an … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather wrap wallet
Think a leather wallet like this is outside of your sewing skill? Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can do it, in a tutorial over at eHow. Don’t let the leather scare you. It’s actually easier than it … Read More...
Jewelry Pendants Made From Vintage Spoons
Do you love the look of vintage jewelry? Maybe you love collecting old pieces of silverware, or have a collection from a passed loved one. This tutorial is a great way to display your vintage spoons and use it as … Read More...
Video tutorial: Easy knit strap no-sew flip flop makeover
Watch as Becky and Kari from U Create show how you can make a pair of comfortable knit strap flip flops out of bargain flip flops. The uncomfortable plastic thong gets replaced with a wide band of knit fabric. A … Read More...
DIY Play Dough {No Cook Recipe}
Are you looking for the best play dough recipe ever? Kim from Everything Etsy says that this is it! For one thing it is a no cook recipe (yay!) and for another, she uses essential oils so you know it … Read More...
Tutorial | Plan & Create a Vacation Photo Book
Whether your summer vacation is a camping trip, a beach side getaway or a city escape, here are lots of creative ideas for photos that might take just a little advance planning, but will result in an awesome travel photo … Read More...
Video Series | Scrapbook Room Organization
Is scrapbook room organization one of the things on your mind this summer? It’s a definite goal for me this coming July, so I have been hunting down lots of good ideas online. I was happy to see this three … Read More...
Mini Adobe House Planters
One of the adorable things air dry and polymer clay seem to have become trendy for is building tiny succulent and air cactus planters. And why not? Great material to make decorative containers from. This tutorial, by Naomi and … Read More...
Make S’mores in a Bag
If your Fourth of July plans include a campfire, I think this idea for s’mores in a bag is absolutely fabulous. It’s essentially the same concept as a walking taco, only you’re using Teddy Grahams in a single serve bags, … Read More...
Fourth of July Confetti Popper Rockets
Get ready for Independence Day by making these red, white, and blue confetti popper rockets. They are easy enough for all ages to make and I am pretty sure all ages will enjoy making them go pop! Not only do … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirt collar tote bag
Somewhere in the depths of my sewing studio, I have a small collection of button up shirt collars and cuffs. They’re left over from earlier shirt refashion projects. I didn’t have the heart to throw them away, so I held … Read More...
We Are Knitters Kit Review and Giveaway
I recently had the chance to try out a knitting kit from We Are Knitters. They make fashion-conscious, easy-to-knit (and crochet) projects that are fun to knit and to wear. 
I should start by saying their kits only come … Read More...
DIY Felt Soccer Ball with template
Do your kids love to play soccer? If they do Nancy of do small things with love has an adorable soccer ball tutorial for you to make out of felt. Kids love to practice and when it’s a bad day … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized pieced name pillow
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a personalized name pillow like this one. These are so fun for finishing off a kids bedding set! Or, make one for your porch or living spaces, with a word … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted pillow cover with zipper
Rachael of Imagine Gnats made this pretty-as-a-picture pillow and shares on her blog how she made it. While most pillow cover tutorials I come across use an envelope enclosure, for this one she employs a zipper. This makes for a … Read More...
Pie-La Deen
OMG! I don’t know if I would make this, but I figured you mac n cheese lovers and bacon lovers would. Definitely, not your on a diet meal or healthiest, but it’s okay to binge once in a while. Maybe … Read More...
8 Summer Themed Stamped Cards
These Summer months are perfect for bringing in bring colors to your crafting, and these 8 cards are no exception. Tie in a little of this “Summer fever” to your card making and maybe use one of these beautiful stamped … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a PVC lemonade stand
Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make this PVC pipe lemonade stand. The frame is constructed from PVC pipe sections you can get at the hardware store. The curtains are made from a yard of home dec weight … Read More...