Ruffle yarns just keep hanging on in popularity, and they’re great for kids who love frilly projects. I have one worked in a lace fabric yarn that my daughter just loves to play with.
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Technique: Doodling and Die Cuts
Wow, what a difference a little doodling can make! Take your die cut cards up a notch by using a white gel pen and thin black marker and adding a few dots and dashes around the edges for a really … Read More...
10 Party Games to Play with Water Balloons
Water balloons are cheap, colorful, and fun for all ages — making them the perfect addition to summer picnics, BBQs, and family reunions. Instead of simply having an all out water balloon war, check out this list of fun games … Read More...
Sandpaper Printed T-shirt
Next time you want to let the kids design their own colorful t-shirts, forget about trying messy tie-dye! Instead, grab a t-shirt, some sand paper, and a few basic craft supplies. Using these, kids can draw a special design … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls Everyday Boho Dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Everyday Boho Dress for girls. This is the perfect play dress for spring and summer! It’s a tunic dress gathered on to a straight toke, with cut on short sleeves. … Read More...
Feature Friday: JBM Designs
Today’s Feature Friday post is highlighting a beautiful shop from Etsy named JBM Designs. Jodie’s’ jewelry has a very elegant flare and is something that will appeal to almost anyone. She has handmade artisan jewelry featuring handcrafted necklaces, wire wrapped… Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pocket tote
A tote bag is a good project for showing off a pretty fabric print, like the poppy print that Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio used in this bag. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s … Read More...
Cinderella’s Glass Slippers DIY
Wow, check these out- you can make a wearable version of Cinderella’s glass slippers with unexpected materials. Mark Montano posted these on his blog and I had to share them with you! I think these would be perfect to make … Read More...
Show & Tell | Project Life Baby Book
… Read More...Liz is sharing a peek into the first year of her baby book for her little one. She used a Project Life kits, and also made her own journaling cards to suit. I love how she started it off documenting
Tutorial: Pressed Flower Trinket Dish
This bowl is a variation on a popular theme – making small dishes and bowls from polymer clay. You could do the same from air dry clay but this tutorial uses oven bake clay, flowers to create an impression and … Read More...
Tip: Masking off Stencils
If you have a large pattern stencil you can mask off sections of it and make your own shapes and designs. Just like Amy from Stamp -N- Paradise did. Using a low tack tape like blue painters tap is a … Read More...
Sunny-Side Up: An Eggcellent DIY Felt Craft for Your Kids
Wendy A. Gardner of “Naughty Naughty Pets” has a posting on Martha Stewart’s on how to make this adorable wet felted “Sunny-Side Up: An Eggcellent”! Wet felting is the process of taking pure raw wool fibers and shrinking it down … Read More...
Wedding plans include a quilt
Engaged. That’s the news Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations shared with her readers today. And, as part of the celebration, she’s making her first Double Wedding Ring quilt. This fall the knot is tied, so I think her color choices … Read More...
40 great DIY iPhone and iPad stands and tripods
Some of the iPad and iPhone stands in this list are so cute and clever! Some are high end and sleek but quite a bunch are able to be made with stuff you have around your home or office.… Read More...
7 More Knitting Patterns For Baby
Few things are less exciting than getting the news that a new baby will be joining your family. If you have a sweet little one on the way and are looking for some fun projects to make, these 7 patterns … Read More...
A Bunch of Knit Bags to Hold Your Stuff
This collection of knit bags is perfect for carrying all of your summer essentials. Whether you’re heading to the library or the farmers’ market, the park or the beach, these bags will make it easy to carry all of your … Read More...
Free Chart – Mom’s Kitchen
This is rather cute and perfect for Mum. I don’t know if I like the idea of welcoming “tasters” in to my kitchen though. Eaters yes, but tasters hmm that sounds like too many cooks in the kitchen to me.… Read More...
DIY – Broomstick Stitch Lace Vest
With all the Bohemian/gypsy trends coming into the market you are going to love this free pattern. The vest comes together quickly and is perfect paired with a pair of jeans or long gypsy skirt. Lace Vest Crochet Pattern. … Read More...
27 Best Summer Party Hacks
No matter what type of summer party you’re planning, you’ll find great tips to help entertain with less stress in this roundup of clever party hacks. My favorite suggestion is cooling drinks with frozen water balloons instead of messy ice … Read More...
How to Build a Campfire
While building a real campfire can be fascinating — and dangerous — for kids, they can build one of these miniature campfires with no worries. All you need is on old CD (or anything sturdy and round), some small rocks, … Read More...