That funky mirror from a thrift store can become a mighty awesome thread organizer. Bonnie from Our Secondhand House shows how you can make the transformation. I think I have seen that very same mirror in my own thrift store! … Read More...
Ocean Wave Beach Cookie
This beautiful cookie, takes me right to the beach. Perfect for the beach lovers! I don’t know if I could make this, but I would definitely enjoy eating one while walking the beach. Michelle at Make me cake me has … Read More...
Your Ultimate Home Cleaning Routine – In Pictures
Cleaning your home can be a chore. But it doesn’t have to. One of the things that always works is a routine. But coming up with the routine – is a chore!
So what are you to do? Use this … Read More...
National Donut Day Giveaway – CLOSED
Giveaway is closed! Thank you all for participating! The lucky winner is Pat Schwab! I will be sending you an e-mail for your address. Keep your eyes open for another Entenmann’s giveaway coming soon.
This is for US citizens only … Read More...
Free Chart – Little Mouse
This adorable Little Mouse Chart is perfect for card making or other little sentiments. The free chart can be downloaded from Cross stitching.com but you will need to log in (free) to download it. This pattern would be adorable on … Read More...
Mary Has Copyright Issues With Disney – So She Is Giving Away These Patterns
Made By Mary decided to contact Disney directly about copyright on her Superhero Patterns and Dolls. She was told she could no longer sell the patterns. So she has decided to give them away.
It’s sad when creativity and hard … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric Notebook
This little hand made notebook is so pretty. It’s perfect to keep on your desk or toss in your purse for handy note taking. The cover and book mark are stamped on painted muslin fabric, the inside is folded pieces … Read More...
Making Stamps with Plasticine
Vicki, from Art with Kids, turned a lump of clay into a fun art lesson for her class. While she created the stamp pictured here that ended up looking like Impatiens, she encouraged the children to experiment with different items … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY custom fit chair cushions
Make a porch or patio chair more inviting by adding a set of cushions. You could buy some, but it’s better to make them because you can custom fit your cushions to your chair. Fairfield World shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
7 Patterns To Make Your Own ADORABLE Felt Creatures
Who doesn’t love a good craft project? Those craft days turn out even better when the things that we are making end up being the cutest things you have ever seen! These 7 patterns are guaranteed to not disappoint. Whether … Read More...
Earrings That Look As Though You Have A Pencil Through Your Earlobe
Don’t worry, this isn’t one of those posts showing you how to increase the size of your piercing hole. Although, at first glance, it sure looks like that is what’s needed to wear a style such as this. Gauged earlobes … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-tier prairie skirt
By Hand London shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can make a two-tier prairie skirt. Theirs is a knee-length version with a longer top tier and a flounce or frill tier at the bottom. It’s a cute … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Don’t Forget to Enter to Win Free Printable Party Supplies!
Just a reminder that there’s only a few more days left to enter to win a free subscription to The Printable Holiday, The Printable Baby, or The Printable Wedding. If you love printable party supplies, click here to enter our … Read More...
How To Make Creamy Margarita Popsicles
“It’s five o’clock somewhere….” I said that too many times these last couple of months. It did get me thinking about a feature to do on Friday and Saturday nights. I’m going to call it “It’s five o’clock somewhere post…” … Read More...
Project: Altered Cigar Box for Father’s Day
Transform an old cigar box into a fantastic keepsake box for Dad for Father’s Day. The Scrapbook Flair blog will show you how to cover the box with pattern papers and scrapbooking embellishments, click here to find out more.
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Make a book spine a chalkboard surface
Are you looking for new ways to use chalkboard paint or a new place to write a quote? Well, here is a fun way to do both. We all have stacks of books around so grab a bunch and either … Read More...
Free pattern: Bear claw hot pad
Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern for making a bear claw hot pad. It’s the hot pad of the month for June, part of her year long series of free hot pad patterns. This one has the bear … Read More...
Pool Party Cookies
If you are having a pool party, these cookies will be a great addition. These cookies are so cute and actually look like a tiny pool. You feel like you can dive right in and cool off. I would be … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon scarves with rolled hem or sequin hem
Lightweight and drapey and available in the most gorgeous prints, chiffon makes a beautiful summertime scarf. Sew4Home shows how you can sew up some chiffon scarves with either a machine sewn rolled hem, or a hand sewn hem with sequin … Read More...
9 Charm Pack Quilt Patterns
Do you use precuts in your quilting projects? They are so convenient and come in so many cleverly named sizes, and the charm pack is no exception. While you may pay a little more for your pre-cut quilting fabrics, some … Read More...