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...
Freebie | Printable Watercolor Menu for Mother’s Day
Use this lovely+ watercolor menu for a Mother’s Day lunch, or for any party this Spring! You can customize the JPG file in Photoshop or an online tool like PicMonkey or Canva, and add the details of your menu. Pair … Read More...
Polymer Clay Fairy Garden Houses
… and accessories. This tutorial is a whole collection of goodness. The house uses an empty can for it’s form so you could scale whichever way you need to: tiny tomato paste tin or big old coffee tin. The house … Read More...
How to make a family special date decoration
Can I tell you how much I need to make this? I keep trying to write important dates down but I never manage to keep it up. If I made one of these special date decorations I would have an … Read More...
Tip: Die Cut Background
Add some interest with die cuts. Melissa Phillips shows how to make a beautiful background design for tags and greeting cards using various die cut borders cut from different pattern papers. Visit her blog LilyBean Paperie for more info.… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy wraparound scarf headband
Back when I had long hair, I would sometimes use a scarf as a headband. I could only use the short ones, though, or leave really long tails on the long ones, because otherwise there was just too much bulk … Read More...
Knit a Fun Dishcloth in Mosaic Knitting
I’m suddenly seeing mosaic knitting all over the place, which is great because I think it’s an underused technique. (I did cover it in my latest book
, by the way!)
Sandra from the Feminine Touch shares a fun cotton … Read More...
Double Cheese and Bacon Egg Biscuits
Lately, I’ve been all about breakfast for dinner. I can eat a bigger breakfast for dinner, but these would work for a quick breakfast in the morning too. Maybe you are planning a brunch for Mother’s Day? These would make … Read More...
How to make doily art
I always keep my eyes out for doilies 
when I’m at the thrift store as I love decorating with doilies. I have used them as cafe curtains by simply clipping them to a rod with curtain clips. But this art … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric checkbook cover
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a fabric checkbook cover. The fabric cover is much prettier – and more durable – than the cheap plastic covers that come from the bank. It even has … Read More...
“One Smart Cookie” Graduation Party
Here’s a wonderful graduation party idea for any non-traditional students earning their college degree: a “One Smart Cookie” themed gathering with homemade cookies and milk. This is an affordable, fun, and family-friendly way to celebrate the sacrifices that non-traditional students … Read More...
DIY Paper Butterflies
How pretty are these paper butterflies? And they are amazingly easy to make as well.
All you need is some colored paper and scissors. Of course, you could use plain paper and then color them. 🙂
Innova Crafts shows you … Read More...
The Secrets To Growing Your Own Herbs
If you like cooking (or eating), then you know how much of a difference a nice helping of fresh herbs can make to a dish. Have you tried growing your own herbs? If not, you should start. With these great … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Super easy jersey knit maxi dress
A lightweight jersey knit maxi dress is super easy to make if you follow this tutorial by Kirstin at Kojodesigns. Add a belt to complete the look and define your waist. It’s made using simple straight seams, and because jersey … Read More...
Floral Cross Stich Chart
This free chart is provided by DMC Creative and is perfect timing for Mother’s Day. Floral Basket Free Chart.
The Best Beauty Products – How Many Do You Use?
The annual beautyheaven Glosscars Winners for 2015 have been announced by leading Australian
beauty website beautyheaven.com.au. Carli Alman, Editor at beautyheaven.com.au, says: “The Glosscars are about establishing and rewarding new products to market”.
How many of these beauty products do … Read More...
Free Pattern – Lions, Tigers and Bears! Me Oh My
My daughter is reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe right now and even though she is 7 I think she would love this Lion blanket.
Actually who am I kidding, I could snuggle up with this it’s so … Read More...
FREE pattern Mother’s day Felt Heart GIFT
From “puppets in a bag” out of the UK has this darling Mother’s Day scented heart for us to make for mom’s special day. They have a pattern and complete instructions on how to create this delightful little gift for … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up April Paper Pumpkin Kit
If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up. … Read More...