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...
Salt Dough Flower Fingerprints
When I found this project posted on the Meaningful Mama blog, my first thought was that it would make a fun Mother’s Day gift! The colorful flowers pictured here are made using salt dough that is formed into a flower … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather bucket bag
Colleen at Pretty Prudent shows how you can make a faux leather bucket bag that’s pretty awesome. It’s lined in a contrasting cotton. A cord threaded through grommets around the top of the bag loosely cinches it in. If you … Read More...
3 Ways to Thwart Inner Critic
A creator using paint and paper, Carolyn, of A Colorful Journey, offers up three of her favorite tips for stopping her inner critic. She shares these with anyone who signs up for her newsletter. I just did, and I have … Read More...
Beautiful Wedding Inspiration from Anne of Green Gables
If you are looking for a perfectly romantic wedding theme, and also happen to love reading and the inspiration from different eras, then a wedding inspired by the infamous book Anne of Green Gables may be something you should consider. … Read More...
Free pattern: Classic baby dress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern to make this classic baby dress. It has a lined sleeveless bodice and a gathered skirt. You can make this pretty in any style of fabric print – … Read More...
Book Review- Rebecca Ringquist’s Embroidery Workshops
Hey guys, today I wanted to let you know about a fun new embroidery book that came out this month! From Rebecca Ringquist, comes a book with a modern approach to a traditional craft—embroidery.Â
First, Here’s a little about the … Read More...
Tutorial | Scrapbook Paper Covered Pencils + Printable
Looking for sweet and simple teacher’s gifts? Here’s a neat idea from The Casual Craftlete and The Crafting Chicks. They show you how to cover pencils with patterned paper, and gift them in a coordinating pencil tin. The circle gift … Read More...
Tutorial | Embroider a Scrapbook Background
The Paper Curator shows how simple it is to add a custom touch to a scrapbook page with an embroidered background. First you sketch your desired pattern, in her case diamonds, then punch holes, and finally stitch it up! Such … Read More...
Free Mother’s Day Manners Printable
If your Mother’s Day plans include hosting any sort of brunch or picnic, jazz up your silverware holders with this cute “Mom Manners” printable from Shaken Together. With classic bits of Mom wisdom like “Use your inside voice” and … Read More...