Summer is right around the corner and fruit are still just as huge a trend this year as they were last year, so I love this.
Heather, from Woods of Bell Trees, says “Is there anything that says summer quite … Read More...
Creative Planter Ideas Made from Pallets
Pallet projects have been around for a while now, and you probably think you’ve seen about everything you can that is made from a pallet. Take a minute to look through this post from The Garden Glove and see some … Read More...
Easy – No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
Happy Mother’s Day! Wishing you all a day filled with love and memories! I think I would like this for breakfast, lunch and dinner please! Even though this one is made with strawberries, I’m sure you could replace it with … Read More...
Style Me Quick – DIY Work Out Gear
Yesterday we wrote about the DIY Gym equipment to help motivate you to start exercising. Well today we thought we would share this amazing round up by Grosgrainfabulous. She shares 30, yes 30 different variations of DIY gym or … Read More...
Happy Mother’s Day
Mini DIY Kaleidoscopes
With more of our days filled with bright sunlight, I thought now might be a great time to try to make a kaleidoscope or two (Ana, from Babble Dabble Do, explains how to make 3 different kinds)! Start out by … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Thumbprint Heart Charms
Are you looking for a way to preserve the memories of your child’s younger days? Or maybe something to remember a loved one. This tutorial shows you exactly what you need and how to make a heart-shaped pendant from thumbprints. … Read More...
6 Crafts To Make Using Felt Butterflies
Now that the flowers are blooming, you will probably be noticing a lot of butterflies hanging around. If you are maybe not so fortunate to see the beautiful little creatures, or maybe you just love butterflies in general, one of … Read More...
8 Watercolor Techniques for Beginners
Are you looking for a new way to experiment with watercolor? Try these 8 easy techniques! Rachel shared these fun watercolor tricks on the blog, Adventures in Making.
… Read More...She says: “After sharing my thoughts on basic watercolor supplies and techniques
DIY Clay Veggies
I was planting my carrots and peas today – early for here! – and so I went looking for posts about clay veggies and stumbled across this one. Of course, this one isn’t clay, it’s marzipan but the process is … Read More...
Chocolate Graduation Cap Pops
Here is another graduation idea, for a graduation party. It’s easy and should be a sweet hit at the party. These would work from preschool to college.
Put them out on the table and give one to those that attended … Read More...
Free pattern: House pillow
Amy from Nana Company shares a free pattern for making this house pillow. It’s pretty sewn up in pastels, but it would also be neat sewn up in a mix of bright prints. This pillow would be a welcoming accent … Read More...
Freebie: Mother’s Day Sentiments
If you’re working on that last minute card for Mom for Mother’s Day here are a few sentiments you can quickly print up to add to your card. Download them for free from My Creative Therapy.
-Heather
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple checkbook cover
Veronca from SewVery shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how to make a simple checkbook over. The fabric covers are easy to make and can be embellished up with ribbons and other cute trims. Or, change up the dimensions … Read More...
Rose Cookie Pops
This has been one crazy week, but can’t forget Mom on Sunday, here is a last minute idea for Mother’s Day or you could even give your graduate a bouquet of rose cookies instead of real ones. Make the cookies … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls fat quarter circle skirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can use your fat quarters and larger fabric scraps to make a girls circle skirt. She uses her Roller Skate Skirt pattern (free) as a starting point, adapting … Read More...
40 Amazing Family Reunion Ideas
If there’s a family reunion in your future, Echos of Laughter wants to help you plan an event to remember. From entertainment ideas like a mobile bubble station and lawn Twister to fun food suggestions like a baked potato bar … Read More...
DIY Mason Jar Birdfeeder
The last few weeks I have noticed the beautiful songs of birds chirping outside my window, and I have to say, I absolutely love it. Today’s post brings you a great DIY project to attract a few more of those … Read More...
Felt Initial Notebook Tutorial {Gift Ideas}
Kim from “Everything ETSY” has an excellent tutorial on how to make a Felt Initial Notebook. This would make a fun Graduation gift with a check in between the pages. Maybe if they are going off to college you could … Read More...
Light a Candle And Save Power
Yep, this is about the best way I have ever seen to save power. This Eco bulb burns for 30 hours and
is available from Queenb.com.au and retails for $24.95 or 84 cents per hour. Queen B candles are individually … Read More...