If your blonde locks are turning orange or you just want to lighten things up a little then make this DIY soap bar that contains natural lightening ingredients.
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Free Pattern Hidden Chevron
This free crochet pattern comes to us via Ravelry. I love the flash of color in this scarf it makes it modern with a classic twist.
You can wear it out or keep it hidden. The full pattern is available … Read More...
Try This Fun Technique for Making Pom-Poms Faster
I love a good pom-pom, whether for a knitting project or just for fun — and they’re a great use of leftover yarn. I tend to use a purchased pom-pom maker, but it is a little tedious to make … Read More...
Freebie: Spring Flowers Image
This free Spring flowers in a vase printable from Dover Publications is great for kids (and adults) who like coloring pages or could be shrunken down for a card front. You can download this freebie here.
-Heather
Coloring in sheets … Read More...
100 Amazing Gluten Free Party Recipes
Planning a party is tricky enough, but it’s even worse when you need to take into account the special dietary needs of your guests. However, if you’re looking for gluten free party recipes for your next event, Beard & Bonnet … Read More...
Homefront fashion and sewing during WWII
Home sewists during World War II had strict limitations on materials available to them and the styles they could create. That didn’t stop them from creating fashionable items to wear. Those restrictions actually helped create many of the iconic silhouettes … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulle circle skirt
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a tulle circle skirt. You can dress it up for fancy occasions or keep it super casual with a simple t-shirt. It’s made from layers of tulle, and a lining … Read More...
Gold Foil Printing Tutorial
Here is a fabulous post from Ash and Crafts on how to make gold foil prints! Gold is huge, it was everywhere at the CHA convention and it’s still super trendy.
This is a tutorial on how to make shiny … Read More...
Hilarious Video | Planner Room Tour
Planner addicts, this one is for you! Noell Hyman takes us on a tour of her planner room, and shares some useful tips on using and decorating your planner.
What do you think? Will you adopt her washi tape and … Read More...
Tutorial: Weave Cane
Meg Newberg shares one way of doing a woven or knot cane here. Matching lines with this many thin parts is tough but as Meg points out in the tutorial, when the cane is reduced small, close is good … Read More...
Free pattern: Sun visor
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making a sun visor. Her pattern works equally well for men or women. This would make a great handmade Father’s Day gift! Or make one for yourself to wear to … Read More...
Template to make a paper lantern
Over at Trucs and Bricolages there is this cute paper lantern template and tutorial on how to give it a cool faux finish. This is a great design that would be perfect to use as a centerpiece indoors or out … Read More...
Free pattern: Long ear bunny softie
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this adorable long ear bunny softie. The pattern is inspired by a stuffed bunny she had when she was a child. Make one (or a pair) as a special … Read More...
12 Patterns To Make Your Own Swimwear
The Summer season is upon us and it’s time to break out those bathing suits. Not happy with the ones you have? Why not make your own swimwear? It doesn’t as hard as it looks to make your own swimmers. … Read More...
Make Your Own Custom Built-In Shelf From Apple Crates
Making your own custom built-ins can be a lot of work, and cost a lot of money. If you are looking for a great way to have a built-in shelf, but can’t quit commit to the financial amount it will … Read More...
Yoshi’s Wooly World Brings Knitting, Crochet to the World of Gaming
This may just be the cutest video game ever, if you’re a knitter. Yoshi’s Wooly World is a new game for the Wii U, in which the wee dinosaur (in crocheted form) works his way through a world made of … Read More...
29 Healthy Donut Recipes
I love donuts, but I’m trying to eat better and they are considered a treat. I may have to buy a donut pan and try some of these healthier versions. Plus, there is even a donut treat for your dog … Read More...
Well Being – 10 Fad Diets Debunked
This article comes to us in our well being section, because I know even as a crafter these are issues that touch my life daily and I want to share them with you.
As women we strive to be perfect … Read More...
Free Chart – Birthday Cat
Looks like this cat had a great Birthday party and you can too. The pattern above was create by Durene Jones and is available free. Simply save the image file to get started. Free Cat Birthday Chart.
Free Baby Hat Pattern
This Spinnaker Hat pattern is perfect for baby or toddler. The color combinations are very patriotic. For the free pattern and information on the fantastic yarn check out the full blog post here.
Want more filet patterns? Check these out … Read More...