Years ago when my mom and I went downtown and it was near Memorial Day the Salvation Army would be selling paper poppies and we always bought a few. It always made us feel like we were supporting the soldiers … Read More...
Perfect Knitting Projects for a Wedding
When I got married I actually wasn’t doing that much knitting. I don’t intend to get married again, but if I ever did, you can bet there would be knitting crafts involved on a much bigger scale.
I mentioned the … Read More...
Colour de Verre Made a Skull Mold!
Color de Verre has been threatening to put out some new stuff…SKULLS!!! This mold is so cool and just in time for…anytime! I can’t wait to get a set of these. I’m imagining little sprinkles of color at the top … Read More...
4 great DIY gifts for Dad
I am in love with the wood 6-pack beer holder with the bottle opener on the side. Over at the blog That’s My Letter there is a post that features 4 great projects (with links to the tutorials) that would … Read More...
Tutorial: Mens shorts with pockets
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a pair of mens shorts with pockets. You’ll need a basic shorts pattern. If you don’t have one already, she links to a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a jacket from a frumpy dress
If there’s one thing you can count on finding at a thrift store, it’s frumpy dresses. Here’s a tutorial that will help you see those sad sack dresses in a whole new light. MooseyMae from A Passion for ReFashion shows … Read More...
Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake
I would be a happy camper, if someone made this for me! I love lemon and pound cake! I’ll have to give this recipe a try and eat it with strawberries and whip cream! A different take on strawberry shortcake! … Read More...
Easy DIY Flag Cake Toppers
How cute is this flag topped birthday cake? My cake decorating skills are minimal, but I think even I could manage to pull this off.
What I like most about this idea is that it’s easily customized for any … Read More...
Romantic DIY Canopy Ideas For Your Master Bedroom
I don’t know why, but for me, decorating my master bedroom has been one of the hardest things for me. I have no trouble with the other rooms in my home, but my own bedroom is a completely different story. … Read More...
Free Pattern – Rainbow Bunting
Everybody loves a rainbow. This rainbow bunting or garland is perfect for adding to your re-u seable party decorations box. (We all have one of those right?) The colors reach out to you like little prayer flags for joy and … Read More...
Tutorial: Library sling bag
Summer time is Summer Reading Club time at most public libraries. It’s a free activity that will keep the kids reading when they’re out of school, and encourage them to check out books to read at home. Becky from Patchwork … Read More...
Garden ABC Letter Hunt
If you are looking for a fun and easy way to bring learning outside, check out this great garden game created by Shaunna, from Fantastic Fun and Learning. Her kids enjoyed spending time outside in the garden, so Shaunna decided … Read More...
Project: Stamped Jewelry
You can add a custom touch and make your own unique jewelry by adding stamping to the Klik line of jewelry kits. Jamie from the Stamp This blog shows how a novice jewelry maker like herself got amazing results using … Read More...
Pattern: Felt garden vegetables
Update: Please note this pattern is no longer free
Lia Griffith shares a free pattern for making felt veggies for a child’s play kitchen or garden. She has patterns for making radishes, carrots, tomatoes, beets, and mushrooms. Though it’ll … Read More...
8 DIY Wedding Decorations Made From Tissue Paper
Wedding decorations have the power to transform any venue into a breathtaking space, but the cost of these decorations can quickly add up. That’s why DIY wedding décor is a fantastic option—it allows you to unleash your creativity while keeping … Read More...
Simple Wedding Ideas That Can Save You Money
Do you have a bit of a tight budget for you wedding, but want things to look nice and not too cheap? There are a lot of things you can DIY when it comes to wedding planning, and this post … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace back blouse refashion
Melody from Melmaria Designs shows how you can create this swing back blouse out of a button down shirt and a it of lace (or other lightweight fabric). It’s a quick refashion – just one cut and a couple of … Read More...
Austin Renegade Craft Fair- This weekend!
Hey Guys! For those of you located around the Austin, TX area, I wanted to let you know that Renegade Craft Fair is coming back to Austin, TX on May 16 + 17, 2015! I’ve been to this event once, … Read More...
Make a Spring Petals Table Topper
Amy of Amy Made That shows off her Spring Petals Table Topper inspired by a Quilt Along (QAL) of the same name. Though the QAL is over, you can still participate since the generous host, Julie at The Crafty … Read More...
Tutorial: Marbled fabric
I’ve marbled paper before. And right now my tween daughter is all about creating marble effects with fingernail polish. But fabric? Never knew it was poosible – until now. But Hannah from Homesteady shows how you can marble fabric. She … Read More...