Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make this happy rainbow toy for a baby. It’s a larger toy, measuring approximately 6.5″ tall X 9″ wide, with a rattle insert so it makes noise when you shake or move … Read More...
Project: Father’s Day Grill Card
Does your dad or husband love to grill? Then here’s a funny card for him for Father’s Day, The Grillfather! Sandy Allnock will teach you how to use alcohol markers to accent around a stamped image to create your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape placemat
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make a simple bias tape placemat. They’re quick to make, and don’t use much fabric as they are made from just a single layer. The bias tape finishes off the edges. If … Read More...
11 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
Ice cream can be expensive and you risk not having your favorite flavor available! It is so disappointing even for an adult! Here are some recipes that you can have fun making with the family! I’m excited for the mint … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls Easy Breezy Halter Dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making her Easy Breezy Halter Dress for girls. It’s an A-line dress with a gathered halter neck. It’s made from t-shirt weight knit fabric with color blocking … Read More...
More than 100 homemade paint recipes
I am totally succeeding at my New Year’s resolution to get back to painting. Both art and my house 🙂 I have been working in acrylics but I thought I might branch out a bit and I found this site … Read More...
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7 DIY Upcycled Beds Your Pet Will Truly Appreciate
If you have a pet, then you know how much you want to treat them like any other member of your family. This post brings you 7 ideas for making a bed for your dog or cat that they are … Read More...
Make Your Own Garden Water Feature For Under $30!
Installing a water feature in your garden can be somewhat out of the picture for most, simply because of the cost associated with such. This contemporary design is very easy to put together and install, and can be done for … Read More...
Read This Before You Plan a Candy Buffet!
Pinterest makes it sound like a candy buffet is the easiest possible way to throw a party, right? After all, who doesn’t love candy? Unfortunately, a candy buffet can easily break your budget and create untold headaches if you’re not … Read More...
Video tutorial: Easy way to turn a fabric tube
A narrow fabric tube doesn’t seem like a difficult thing to sew. One long straight seam, right? But turning that tube right side out can prove to be a challenge. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows her method for turning … Read More...
Knitting in the News: Knitting for Protest, Awareness and Knitting the City
The Knitting Nanas are a group in Australia that has been protesting mining operations by staging knit-ins at various locations, most recently at a bank that funds such operations. The group has been staging protest for two years, and this … Read More...
Frozen S’mores
Do you have room for another s’mores recipe? I heard a yes please! Or maybe that was my stomach growling with excitement! Why have I never thought to freeze marshmallow fluff before? I love this idea for a hot day! … Read More...
Free Pattern – Chunky Cowl
It’s going to cost you around $20 in yarn to complete this chunky cowl. It certainly looks warm and comfy which is everything you need out of a cowl. The free pattern and tutorial as well as links to the … Read More...
DIY With Bookhou: Woven Trivet
I found these on Poppytalk made by contributor Arounna Khounnoraj of bookhou.com. I am very attracted to these trivets from scraps of material for your outdoor glass tables from Popptalk There is less chances of someone slamming the glass down … Read More...
Project: “You’re the Man” Father’s Day Card
This card is perfect for Father’s Day or any “guy” card you might need. Turn a couple of simple die cut or punched large circles into a cute man’s face, add a bow tie and mustache and he’s all dress … Read More...
Make a Watering Can from a recycled Milk Jug
I wish I would have ran across this idea before last weekend when I had 3 of my grandchildren helping me plant my garden. They were getting a little frustrated trying to carry the watering can because, as my 2-year-old … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn tied baby blanket
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make a simple yarn tied baby blanket. It’s made from two layers of quilting weight cotton, with batting sandwiched between. You’ll have fun picking just the right fabric print combo for … Read More...
Feature Friday: Bauble’s Dog
When you think of jewelry making, you may not even think twice about jewelry for your pet, but a simple dog tag can be considered jewelry too. This shop named Bauble’s Dog features unique customized dog tags that are both … Read More...
Free pattern: Ladybug hot pad
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for a ladybug hot pad. It’s the latest in her Hot Pad of the Month series. May’s ladybug hot pad has polka dot wings and stitched antennae. She would be so cute … Read More...