I remember getting firecracker pops occasionally growing up. We didn’t see the ice cream truck that often, but it was a treat. Popsicles are a big hit in our house during the summer months. Nowadays, they have some cool popsicle … Read More...
Snowdrop Flower DIY
Gail who hosts purple hues and me has some of the most gorgeous crafts for us to make. Today she is showing us how to make felt snowdrop flowers and they are magnificent. Gail shows us just how to make … Read More...
Use this free printable to turn your empty spools into cute mix and match toys
Here’s a super cute way to recycle your empty thread spools. Mollie from Wild Olive shares a free printable at Handmade Charlotte for you to make these cute Mix ‘Em Up Animals from your empty thread spools. Just print, cut, … Read More...
Learn How to Knit without Looking, Just Like Nicholas Hoult
Much to my geeky husband’s chagrin, I’m not at all interested in the new “Mad Max” movie, and I hadn’t been paying attention to any of the press surrounding it until I saw this story in which actor Nicholas Hoult … Read More...
How to make a fruit wreath
If you have a fruit tree you know how much ripe fruit you get all at once. I like to give it away and this idea for making wreathes with it would really kick it up a notch. Pop on … Read More...
8 DIY Earring Tutorials For Those Who Are Addicted To Earrings
Do you have an obsession with earrings? Don’t worry, we’re not judging, just simply trying to help you save a little by bringing you some great tutorials for making your own earrings. These 8 tutorials are a bit unique and … Read More...
A New E-Book from FusedGlass.org
Do you know about the E-Books that are published ver at Fusedglass.org? I try to let all of you know when a new one is released and guess what, there’s a new one. It picks up where the first … Read More...
Patriotic Fruit Salsa with Sweet Star Chips
This salsa looks really good and would be beautiful at a graduation party, Father’s Day and of course your Fourth of July celebration. The star chips are made from tortillas with butter, sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on them and baked … Read More...
Decorating Ideas To Spruce Up Your Patio For Summer
It’s officially Summer and if you are looking for some ideas to spruce up your patio, you don’t want to pass up this post! The Summer months are filled with beautiful days and warm evenings so we are able to … Read More...
Tutorial: Classic color block canvas tote
Lauren from Baste and Gather shares a tutorial at Janome showing how you can make this classic color block canvas tote. It’s made sturdy to stand up to heavy loads and repeated use. Make it from a white canvas with … Read More...
Glue Art on Canvas
If you are looking for a wonderful art project to do with the kids, check out colorful canvas creations made by Jean, from The Artful Parent, and her daughter. They used glue and stretched canvas first and then uses watercolors … Read More...
10 DIY Ways To Cure A Cold Or Flu Fast
It doesn’t matter who you are, where you live or what you do for a living, seasonal colds, Coronavirus and flu (influenza) does not discriminate. It attacks the healthy, the old, the young and the weak. But when it attacks … Read More...
Free Chart – Redwork Roses
Love this hearts and roses pattern by Sewfrenchembroidery.com . The pattern/ chart is available free to download at her website. This piece would look amazing on a lacy card.
Free Pattern – Fourth Of July Fire Rockets
I actually found this pattern back in February and just had to save it for Independence day.
It’s very cute and would look amazing as a table centerpiece. Or let the little ones play a toss and catch game at … Read More...
And the winner is…………
Congrats to Chris! You’re the winner of this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway. Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
And thanks to everyone who entered. If you didn’t win check back later this month, Stampin’ Up offers one … Read More...
Giveaway: Knit Stitch Dictionary
Congratulations to Carol.
I am a little obsessed with knitting stitch dictionaries. They’re so fun to look through and play with, wondering what kind of pattern you might make with that stitch, and sometimes actually doing it.
This week’s giveaway … Read More...
Freebie: Hippie Dude Digital Stamp
This Father’s Day tell your dad he’s totally a cool and groovy cat with a card made using this fun freebie digital stamp. Download a color or black and white version of this Hippie Dude to color yourself over at … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Tropical wrap maxi dress
This tropical wrap maxi dress has me dreaming of the beach! Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making it. It’s actually a variation on her Wrap Dress (free pattern). She lengthens the dress and changes the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a door draft guard
Sew4Home shows how you can make a draft guard to keep the cold air out in the winter, or the hot air out in the summer. Their cutting dimensions will make one to fit a 36″ door, but you can … Read More...
Decorating Fabric with Bleach
Here’s a fun project for the Summer- Restyling Shirts & Jeans using bleach! Annette from Fiber Artsy posted this tutorial on her blog.
She says: “Do you have an old shirt or pair of jeans that need a little help? … Read More...