Pressed for time, but still need some fresh Spring decor? You can whip up this garland using felt stickers in about 15 minutes! Drag out your stash of flet flower and leaf stickers, some baker’s twine and mini-clothespins, and get … Read More...
Go Jelly Roll for a quick quilt
Amy of Stitchery Dickory Dock understands most quilters have limited time yet still wish to give sewn gifts. She shares on her blog her secret weapon. She uses precuts, a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) in this case. which means piecing … Read More...
Glass Milk Bottles Are Perfect for Serving Drinks at Summer Parties
If you’re over the mason jar trend, consider serving party drinks in glass milk bottles. These cute ones are from Target’s Dollar Spot. Visit Simply Inspired for help planning your next shopping trip.
Here are some other great ways to … Read More...
Tutorial: Emoji purse
This emoji clutch is so fun! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for making one. It’s made from vinyl, with a zipper on the back and a wrist strap to carry it. You could give it any emoji … Read More...
Giveaway Winner of 4 Books on crochet, art, quilting and mandalas
Congrats go out to Kathy R. of Chickasaw, AL , she is the winner of this Quarto Publishing Group collection of books
First Time Crochet, 1000 Illustrations for Children, The Quilter’s Palette, Mandala Sourcebook
Edible Clown Hat Cupcake Toppers
Send in the clowns or at least their hats. What a cute idea for a circus or carnival theme party for the kids. These are really easy to make. Buy some cones, cover with melting chocolate and decorate with icing. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy folded fabric tassel pillow
Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make this pillow cover with folded fabric tassels. It’s a great scrap busting project! The folded fabric tassels are easy to make and stitch down. The design is inspired by a … Read More...
Honor Little Graduates with a Dr. Seuss Inspired Party
If you have a child who is graduating from elementary school this year, this party inspired by the popular Dr. Seuss book Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect way to celebrate the occasion. Children are sure to love … Read More...
Beginning Letter Sounds Sort Game
If you want your children to get more practice with figuring out beginning letter sounds, try this fun and easy game created by Jamie, from Hands on as We Grow. She started out by writing the letters they were working … Read More...
7 Ways To Reuse Old Drink Containers
No matter what types of beverages you purchase at the local market, you most likely have some type of container that you are either saving up for a project, or throwing out. Take a look at this list of 7 … Read More...
10 Tips For Shopping Your Local Thrift Store
We all love to find a good bargain on something, and shopping the local thrift store can sometimes be the best way to get a good deal on something. However, keeping an eye out for a few details while doing … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up Minky baby blanket
Carisa Smith shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make this Roll-Up and Go Minky Baby Blanket. Soft and snuggly, it’s a great baby shower gift! Or, give one to a small child as a special naptime … Read More...
More Projects to Knit for Summer
A few cute warm-weather projects have caught my eye recently, and I thought I would share some with you in case you’re looking for some summer knitting inspiration.
I can’t stop thinking about the Tribeca Tunic from Lion Brand Yarn, … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Faux Turquoise Stone
I know everyone enjoyed Mark’s video we featured last week, so I thought I would share another. This time it is for making Turquoise stone using paper and paints. I think smaller versions of these jewelry pieces would look more … Read More...
36 Crochet Afghans For Beginners
If you are new to crochet and want to start with something easy and fun, our Crochet Afghan roundup for the week is perfect for you. We know how important it is to get started with the right pattern and … Read More...
Project: Paper Purse Card Holder
A set of hand made greeting cards makes a terrific gift and of course you need something cute to put them in, right? How about this adorable paper purse? Linda Bauwin will show you how to make one using just … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Foldover tote with faux leather handles from a plain canvas tote
Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can upgrade a simple canvas tote, giving it a foldover top and faux leather straps. The foldover top is made from a contrasting fabric, creating a color block effect. The plain canvas … Read More...
Tutorial: Magnetic pin dish
Portia from Makery shows how you can turn a small dish into a magnetic pincushion. Magnets on the bottom of the dish keep pins from spilling out. It’s a fast and simple project. This would be so pretty out of … Read More...
Drawing with Gouache and a Nib
Alison from Adventures in Making is sharing a fun technique from her toolbox: Drawing with gouache paint and a nib! I’ve never tried this technique, but I’m in awe of Alison’s lovely art!
She says: “There is a little learning … Read More...
Tutorial | Flower Card
Let’s keep those flower projects coming! Flowers are good at any time of year, but they really explode during spring. Deb Duty shares how to make this stamped flower card using a stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. She used … Read More...