Keep the children happy when you take them on a walk and tell them it’s a nature walk. This is an extremely clever idea from Alpha Mom Who created this nature walk bracelet. The supplies you need are minimal and … Read More...
Free pattern: Date Night Clutch and Wristlet
A big bag might be practical for your everyday errand running. But when you’re out on a date, it’s nice to pack light. Melissa from A Happy Stitch shares a free pattern at Andrea’s Notebook for her Date Night Clutch. … Read More...
How to make recycled cork sheep
Most recycled cork projects feature the cork but this cute little lamb uses a cork as a base and is wrapped in fuzzy yarn along with cork bits being cut up. If you think this is as cute as I … Read More...
A Summer Shorty Sock Club
SilverSpun yarn is so much fun to work with. I used it over the winter in a pair of gloves, which takes advantage of the conductive power of silver (you can still interact with phones and other screens with them … Read More...
Beautiful DIY Bed Frame Ideas
Are you looking to get a new bed frame, but don’t want to pay the price that some of those big box stores are asking? If the idea of making your own doesn’t haunt you too much, then look at … Read More...
Tips for Dealing with (and Preventing) Clothes Moths in Your Stash
Once upon a time we had an infestation of moths in our house, but thank goodness they weren’t clothes moths. These are the moths that eat natural fibers, including our knit sweaters and unused yarn if they can get to … Read More...
Free Pattern – Green Dragon
It’s hard to find patterns for dolls or toys that are not pink and doll like. I know you’re going to say that I am stereotyping kids but actually I am not because my daughter hates pink and would much … Read More...
Tutorial: Hula hoop play tent
With a child’s imagination. a play tent can become a springboard for adventure. It can be a castle or a boat or even just a quiet spot to read a book. Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for … Read More...
Project: Gift Box Card
This pretty project from Lili of the Valley stamps is a card and gift box in one! They are sharing the cutting and scoring dimensions for making the box and how to cover it with pattern papers, die cuts and … Read More...
DIY Abstract Bubble Painting with Kids
Blowing bubbles is usually a favorite activity for kids, and it is a great way to get the kids outside now that the weather is nice. If your child gets easily bored with blowing bubbles, use the suggestions shared by … Read More...
Quilter travels to South Africa for exhibit
Carol of Your Crafty Self introduces novice quilter, Rose Green, whose second quilt was chosen to be part of a traveling exhibit. Destination, South Africa where hers and others landed to honor Nelson Mandela in “Conscience of the Human Spirit: … Read More...
8 Scrapbook Layouts For Your Baby/Newborn
Are you needing to get started on some memory keeping of your child in the baby/newborn stages, but need a little inspiration of where to begin? These 8 baby scrapbook layout ideas are great for preserving your photo memories of … Read More...
Free pattern: Quick sew batwing top
Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for a simple batwing top. It’s quick to sew up. Make it from any lightweight fabric, woven or knit. It’s nice out of a sheer, and it fits loose enough that you … Read More...
25 DIY Wedding Ideas For The Lazy Couple
25 DIY Wedding Ideas For The Lazy Couple – Are you and your partner planning a wedding, but find yourselves less enthralled by the intricate details and extravagant extras that seem to consume the wedding industry? Perhaps you’re simply short … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty cupcake pincushion
Donna from Purl3agony shows how you can make an embellished cupcake pincushion. The .cupcake shaped pincushion is easy to make, with a felt base and a stuffed fabric topper. You can embellish it up as much or as little as … Read More...
DIY Wooden Play Desserts
Dora. from Plenty of Paprika, sent in a link to this project she did and I had to feature it because it is a cuteness overload! She made DIY wooden pretend desserts by using simple wood knobs, blocks, circles & … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Popsicles
I may be optimistic. I planted my seedlings out two weeks ahead of my usual time. I put the snow shovels away. I am looking at summery topics for tutorials. Like a quick popsicle charm one. I mean, we often … Read More...
Tutorial: Tips for matching stripes
Matched (or unmatched) stripes are one of those things you don’t necessarily notice until you start sewing. And then mismatched stripes stick out like a sore thumb, and matched stripes are like a little slice of bliss. Olu from … Read More...
Tip: Doodled Flower Card Accents
The Spectrum Noir
blog has a great card embellishment idea using flower die cut shapes. Color them with markers and then use a fine tip black marker to doodle around the edge of the shape and add a pearl or … Read More...
2 Patriotic Wreath Tutorials
Serena of “Naptime Crafting” has two beautiful patriotic wreaths for you to create. One is made with a Styrofoam wreath form and felt stars with a navy ribbon with white stars on it. The other is on a straw wreath … Read More...