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...
Paper Flower Rose Tutorial
Seems like I am posting more and more paper flower tutorials these days. And all for good reason. There are so many great ideas!
This one is slightly old, but the result is amazing. And the tutorial itself is fantastic … Read More...
Beach Ball Cake Pops
Due to all the snow we had this year, we still have one more week of school. If you still have school, these would be cute for the end of school party. I’m sure the kids are already thinking of … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Minty Clay
This Mint and Clay Soap recipe uses melt and pour soaps. It is perfect for the intermediate soap maker.
The fragrance in this soap would be a perfect combination for Father’s day soap. It’s manly appearance makes it perfect for … Read More...
Sand Castle Candles From Beach Buckets
Candles are a beautiful way to add ambiance to any occasion, and what better way to make them more special than by creating them yourself? If you’re looking for a unique way to create candles for a beach-themed event or … Read More...
Free Pattern – Long Bohemian Cardigan
This free pattern is actually called “Lacy duster” but I have taken it upon myself to suggest (by changing the title) that it is perfect for a Bohemian Gypsy style Long Cardigan. Hence forth this is what I shall refer … Read More...
Project: Summer Window Card
Don’t just add a sentiment on the inside of your cards, the inside can be just as much fun as the outside! Like with this beautiful summer window card from Echo Park Paper. A scalloped die cut circle was used … Read More...
Snap, Crackle, Pop: Make a Fourth of July Fun Station
If you’re working on finalizing your Fourth of July plans, I love this idea for a fun station from Uncommon Designs. Trish’s station includes labeled jars of the three most popular kid-friendly Fourth of July items:
- Snap: Snaps
- Crackle: Sparklers