Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make a Kate Spade-inspired key fob. They are so pretty with their bright prints and little gold bows! Go buy some hardware and make a stack of these for your gift stash. … Read More...
Minibar In A Jar (Gift Idea)
Minibar In A Jar (Gift Idea) – Showing gratitude to the individuals who play a vital role in your wedding party is a time-honored tradition. These gifts are a way to express heartfelt appreciation and acknowledge their support and involvement … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple knit baby pants
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making a pair of baby pants. They’re made from knit fabric, with a simple elastic waistband and cuff ankles that finish the bottom of the legs neatly and easily, Her … Read More...
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Tutorial: Faux Stone Planter
The tutorial talks about making one of these little planters to preserve summer but I’m pretty sure any sunny window could use a few of these to brighten up even DURING the summer. And really, where I live, summer is … Read More...
Tutorial: Tutu pants
These tutu pants by Joy from XOXO Grandma combine the whimsy of a tulle tutu with the practicality of a pair of knit leggings. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make them from a dollar store tutu and … Read More...
Needle Felted iPad/iPhone Cover (A Tutorial)
Ashley of Little Blue Boo is an amazing woman. I follow her on Facebook and her blog. When you get over to her blog read about her and you too will be impressed. She has a tutorial for a needle … Read More...
How to make bamboo and rock vases along with a ham bone inkwell
Are you looking for new ways to display flowers this spring and summer? Why not make a set of bud vases out of other items from the yard like these bamboo and rock bud vases. If you like making your … Read More...
How to paint on wet glue
I love learning about new ways to combine traditional craft supplies to make interesting crafts and art. I can’t say as it would ever occur to me to”paint” on white glue
. Pop on over to the blog Housing a … Read More...
Tutorial: Continuous bias tape from a square of fabric
I love me some handmade bias tape. Bias tape is just so much prettier made from prints, and even when I do want a solid I can never find the right shade in the premade tape. Ashley from Make It … Read More...
Mother’s Day Cookie Card
Do you have letter cookie cutters you forgot about? Get them out and bake mom some cookie love. Let her know you love her, that she is beautiful or how grateful you are to have her. This idea would be … Read More...
8 Crafts To Preserve Your Child’s Handprints & Footprints
As parents, we have our days when we can’t wait until our children are old enough to take care of themselves and not need to depend on us for so much. However, there is also that big part in our … Read More...
DIY Projects For Your Shabby Chic Home Decor
Shabby chic décor used to be a huge trend in the home décor category, and while over the years it has taken a bit of a back seat, it is definitely still a trend that won’t be going away any … Read More...
Project Notebook: Lacy Mitts
I have a new pattern just released at CraftBits that I think you’ll like. The Lacy Mitts are a great project for a special woman in your life (though at this point they might have to be a belated Mother’s … Read More...
DIY Wood Shed
This wooden shed is all kinds of amazing.
This garden shed, 18’x12′, was started by Sean Sexton in the Fall of 2002 and looks like a classic American chicken coop, with clerestory windows where the two roof lines meet.
Sean … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower on a stick
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make pretty a fabric flower on a stick. There are lots of ways to use them! One would make a beautiful accent on a wrapped gift – just slip it in when tying … Read More...
Creative Graduation Party Dinner Ideas
With graduation season fast approaching, I know many of you are looking for easy ways to feed a crowd. A food bar is perfect for graduation, especially if you choose a theme that matches the guest of honor’s favorite food … Read More...
Potted Chocolate Cheesecake
Here is a great dessert the kids can make for Mother’s Day and it is no bake! I love cheesecake and may slip this recipe along with the ingredients, into my daughter’s room for a hint. This recipe would be … Read More...
Free Pattern – Layered Crochet Skirt
Crochet is making a comeback in to fashion. This crochet skirt is very popular right now which means even your teenage kids will wear it. However I do think it needs to be a bit longer but that could just … Read More...
Project: Vintage Style Door Hanger
Add an elegant touch to the entrance of any room with this vintage inspired door hanger. Visit The Rubber Cafe blog for a video tutorial showing how to combine stamps, die cut shapes, pattern papers, ribbon and embellishments with a … Read More...