I’m on a bit of a cardigan kick right now. I stitched up but haven’t yet sewn together the Quickie Cardigan by Amy Gunderson, which I think will be perfect for summer thanks to the shorter sleeves and allover eyelet … Read More...
Heart Sprinkle Cookie Sticks
These almost look like rulers. They would be cute on the last day of school! Renee at Cute Simple Stuff admitted it was hard to do the royal icing without practice. Don’t be defeated, practice, practice practice! If you are … Read More...
Get Rid of Stash by Hosting a Magic Ball Party
I don’t really know why this was news, but a few weeks ago I came across this fun article about a New Jersey knitting group that had a magic ball scarf making party.
I’ve told you before about making … Read More...
10 4th of July Party Ideas (for those who don’t have time to plan a party)
The 4th of July holiday is still about a month away, but if you are like most, you have quite a bit going on and the day will be here before you know it. Take a minute to preplan for … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted fabric grocery bags
Bringing your own reusable bags with you to the grocery store keeps those plastic sacks from taking over your house or ending up in a landfill. Reusable fabric grocery bags are easy to make. Sew4Home shares a free pattern for … Read More...
25 Stylish—and Grown-Up—Birthday Party Ideas From Pinterest
Why should kids have all the fun when it comes to birthday party planning? If you’re planning a grown-up birthday party, Style Caster has assembled a roundup of 25 stylish ideas you’re sure to love. Suggestions include everything from a … Read More...
How to make an American flag with mason jars
With 4th of July just around the corner the red, white and blue is popping up all over. I love how the clever crafter at the blog It All Started With Paint created a flag motif on 3 mason jars. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Gift Box
Turn a piece of cardstock and some pattern paper into a wonderful gift box. The Some Odd Girl stamps blog has cutting, scoring and folding directions for making this quick and easy box. Add some stamped images to the front … Read More...
Fingerprint Dandelion Card
This is a fun project for kids to do and it makes a fun card for them to give. They can make it for Father’s Day or to give to anyone for any occasion. You probably have all of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Threading Your Serger
Portia from Makery continues her series on learning to use your serger with a tutorial showing how to tackle the most dreaded serger task. Threading. Just looking at the threading diagram makes my head hurt. But she takes it step … Read More...
Make Things! Week 1 Challenge: Use Photos!
Hey guys,Over on my blog, Punk Projects, It is the first week in the Make Things! Craft Challenge! If you missed the announcement, you can go here to learn more about this FREE 8 week challenge.
This weeks challenge is … Read More...
Plaster-Dipped Flower Votive Tutorial
Making your own wedding decor can save you a lot of money, and fuel your crafty side. These plaster dipped flowers add a very unique flair to your wedding decor, yet are so simple to make you’ll wonder why you’ve … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Fringed knit sundress
Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts shares a free pattern for making this fringed knit sundress. It’s a simple A-line dress from t-shirt knit, with a row of long fringe sewn avross the front. Her free pattern makes … Read More...
DIY Geometric Pendant Lamp
Does anyone else like to walk into Anthropolgie just to look around? There’s no way I could afford anything in there, but they do have some really cool home decor that is good inspiration for DIY’s.
Amy from Delineate your … Read More...
Video | Sticker Storage Solutions
Overwhelmed by all your stickers? Check out this video highlighting storage tips and tricks for stickers. I love using stickers, especially alphabets for my titles. but keeping them crammed in a box might not be the best idea! I’m hoping … Read More...
How to Create A Reveal Cake
This is a great idea, not just for wedding proposals, but surprise announcements of all kinds 🙂 You can personalize it for any occasion!
… Read More...“The outside of this cake is meant to look nice yet unassuming. You don’t want to
Absinthe by Spiegelworld – Review
Last night we attended Absinthe in Brisbane (Australia) by Spiegelworld.
Let me begin by quoting the Ringmaster from last night “If you don’t like to hear the word Fu#k then you are at the wrong Fu#king show”.
That pretty much … Read More...
Technique: Chalkboard Look with Markers
The chalkboard look is still going strong and here’s a new twist, using markers to get the look. This card was designed by Melissa Banbury for Splitcoast Stampers, she used white embossing to heat emboss her stamped image onto black … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bandana banner
This bandana pennant banner would make a fun decoration for a summer shindig. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to do it. The bandanas make this a quick project because the edges are already finished. You could … Read More...
Felted Pincushions….Part 1 and Part 2
LuAnn Kessi works out of her home studio, “The Thread Shed” it is her joy and her Happy Place. Today I am featuring her Felted Pincushions….Part 1 and Part 2. LuAnn offers us the most complete tutorial in part one … Read More...