I prefer my sewing projects, particularly clothes, look handmade rather than homemade. The words are similar, but to me there’s a big difference. When it’s handmade it’s unique and thoughtfully constructed, whereas homemade tends to look a little sloppy or … Read More...
Learn How to Make Adorable BBQ Grill Cupcakes
BBQ grills and cupcakes aren’t two things you’d normally associate with each other, but I think these candy topped cupcakes from Two Busy Blondes are simply adorable. She uses gummy bears and other candies to create sweet little replicas of … Read More...
Pink Bubble Gum Ice Cream Cone Pigs
This little piggie is too cute! I think we are definitely seeing the end of the plain ice cream cone. I can imagine how cute these would be at a farm themed party for the kids. My parents love pigs, … Read More...
25 Amazing Last Minute DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Looking for some great and easy last minute Father’s Day gift ideas that look like you’ve put a little thought and effort into the gift-giving process? These 25 ideas from the blog Lil’ Luna are not only cute, but require … Read More...
Eaten By A Shark Crochet Pattern – Is It Poor Taste?
This eaten by a shark crochet pattern is a spin off from the Mermaid Tail Pattern.
The mermaid tail pattern has literally been swamping the Internet. This tutorial is aimed at boys but I can’t help but wonder if it … Read More...
Tip: Combining Digital Stamps
Do you have several digital stamps that you’d like to combine together into one scene? You don’t have to print, cut and layer them you can do it all on your computer. The Some Odd Girl stamp blog has directions … Read More...
8 Bright and Fun Cross Stitch Patterns For Summer
If you are looking for a fun little pick-me-up project for Summer, one of these 8 patterns may be just what you are needing to get your cross-stitch needle going again. They are all so bright and cheery and guaranteed … Read More...
Free pattern: Twirly rainbow skirt for little girls
Oh, I am so in love with this skirt! I couldn’t wait to share it with you….
Jess at Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making a rainbow skirt that little girls will love to twirl. She … Read More...
Easy and Cute Bangle Bracelets Made From Popsicle Sticks
It’s the Summertime and if you have kids in your home you know that these warm Summer days usually come along with eating popsicles. This great DIY is a nice way to reuse those popsicle sticks and/or some fresh new … Read More...
Free pattern: A Tisket, A Tasket Quilt
Cool fresh colors against a white ground make this quilt shine. Download the free pattern, and you get instructions for three sizes – Table Runner, Crib, and Lap. This is offered as part of Fat Quarter Shop’s Classic and Vintage … Read More...
DIY No-Sew Rope Coil Basket
Sara from Alice and Lois shared this basket on her blog and I love it! It’s a handmade rope basket that doesn’t involve any sewing! I’ve seen some before, but they always used a sewing machine to stitch the rope … Read More...
Free pattern: Sewing machine sewing machine
Maria from Deshilachado created this adorable little sewing machine softie. The knobs are made from buttons, and there’s even a little piece of fabric being sewn. But my favorite part is the way she used a straight pin to make … Read More...
Video | Organize Your Project Life Page Protectors
If you do Project Life or any other form of pocket scrapbooking, you probably have quite the collection of different sizes and styles of plastic page protectors. Terri from Create Scrapbooks shares her system for keeping track of her protectors … Read More...
Watch Brad Pearson Makes Silver Glass Shards
I found this video on Pinterest of Brad Pearson making silver glass chards that can be used for decorating other glass projects. In the video he’s using COE 104 glass, but you could do it with COE90 or 96 too. … Read More...
Ice Cream Cone Puppies
After you make this cute ice cream cone puppy, the kids may never want to eat a plain ice cream cone again. All you need is some additional treats such as Nutter Butter Cookies, candies, Nilla Wafers, Candy eyes and … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ drawstring backpack
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for making a kid-sized backpack to carry to the beach or, in a couple of months, to school. You could also size it up for bigger kids to carry. Her method uses double-sided … Read More...
Girl & Boy FABRIC DOLLS (pattern pieces included)
When my daughter was about five years old and we were up in Maine and I found a pattern for a large doll with movable arm’s and every strand of hair was put in by hand. I ended up making … Read More...
A Peek at Some Super-Sweet Knits from Instagram
Are you on Instagram? This visual social media site is full of knitters (just search the hashtag #knittersofinstagram to find some) and yarn shops showing off some beautiful stuff.
You can find me there, by the way, as Our Daily … Read More...
How to make vintage book page bookmarks
Are you looking for ideas on what to make with your vintage book pages like me? Well, these bookmarks are fun, slightly ironic, and educational. The idea of making bookmarks out of recycled book pages is simply brilliant as far … Read More...
Strawberry Ice Cream – Dairy Free Vegan or Regular
Fresh picked strawberries are the best! I love making strawberry shortcakes and just eating them as you pick! Here is a strawberry ice cream recipe that can be made vegan or regular. All you have to do is change out … Read More...