Some of the iPad and iPhone stands in this list are so cute and clever! Some are high end and sleek but quite a bunch are able to be made with stuff you have around your home or office.… Read More...
7 More Knitting Patterns For Baby
Few things are less exciting than getting the news that a new baby will be joining your family. If you have a sweet little one on the way and are looking for some fun projects to make, these 7 patterns … Read More...
A Bunch of Knit Bags to Hold Your Stuff
This collection of knit bags is perfect for carrying all of your summer essentials. Whether you’re heading to the library or the farmers’ market, the park or the beach, these bags will make it easy to carry all of your … Read More...
Free Chart – Mom’s Kitchen
This is rather cute and perfect for Mum. I don’t know if I like the idea of welcoming “tasters” in to my kitchen though. Eaters yes, but tasters hmm that sounds like too many cooks in the kitchen to me.… Read More...
DIY – Broomstick Stitch Lace Vest
With all the Bohemian/gypsy trends coming into the market you are going to love this free pattern. The vest comes together quickly and is perfect paired with a pair of jeans or long gypsy skirt. Lace Vest Crochet Pattern. … Read More...
27 Best Summer Party Hacks
No matter what type of summer party you’re planning, you’ll find great tips to help entertain with less stress in this roundup of clever party hacks. My favorite suggestion is cooling drinks with frozen water balloons instead of messy ice … Read More...
How to Build a Campfire
While building a real campfire can be fascinating — and dangerous — for kids, they can build one of these miniature campfires with no worries. All you need is on old CD (or anything sturdy and round), some small rocks, … Read More...
Tip: Wood Burning with Rubber Stamps
Think outside the box (or maybe I should say paper :)) and take your stamping into other crafting areas but using them as a template. For instance stamped images can be sewn over for embroidery designs or used as a … Read More...
43 Wedding Ideas For The Avid Book Lover
If you or your significant other are an avid book fan, and you want to encorperate your love of reading into your wedding décor, then this post can give you some help. With 43 ideas, you can find many different … Read More...
DIY Galaxy Lights
Katie from Running with a Glue Gun guest posted on my blog, Punk Projects with a fabulous tutorial. I’m hoping that your not getting tried of the galaxy trend yet because I still love it, and I love these galaxy … Read More...
Tutorial: Daddy Diaper Clutch
Years ago dads may have escaped from diaper duty, but modern dads are expected to change their fair share of dirty diapers. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a diaper clutch that dads won’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Scrap Quilt
Amy of Diary of a Quilter made this mini quilt from leftover scraps from other sewing and quilting projects. Measuring a mere 15″ square, not only is this thrifty, but it will sew up fast too. She shares on her … Read More...
Felt Poppy Flower Tutorial
Berta of “mommy like whoa” is a native San Diegan and a wife and mother. She has a tutorial for this brilliant pink Poppy. You can use these beautiful poppies to decorate anything. Make a gorgeous bouquet they would be … Read More...
Tutorial: On-Point Triangle Pillow
Turn a half-square triangle on its side and this is what you get, says Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios. She adds,
Crisp coral and white on-point triangles add a pop of color to any summer decor.
She whipped up this … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred fabric layered waistband
Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial for making a pretty shirred fabric layered waistband. The waistband is shirred before it’s applied to the dress. A ruffle at the bottom of the waistband gives it a layered look. She shows … Read More...
Lots of Charity Knitting News
Somehow I missed doing a knitting in the news roundup last week, and now I’ve got a bunch, so we’re going to do it lightning round style. Knitters are doing awesome things all over the place!
Like the Mad Hatters… Read More...
Entenmann’s French Toast Soft’ees review
I received a wonderful surprise in the mail from Entenmann’s! First, I would like to note that I am not being paid by Entenmann’s and the opinion listed below is my own.
If you have not picked up a box … Read More...
20 Crafts You Will Not Believe Are Made From Items At The Dollar Store
We all love to craft, that’s why we love this site. However, we also love to be able to save a little money while perusing our hobbies, and this post from the blog Little Red Window shows us 20 crafts … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro Diner Bucket Bag
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their Retro Diner Bucket Bag. It’s a sleek structured tote with a cool chevron accent. They used sparkle vinyl just like you’d find covering the seat cushions of a retro diner. On the inside it’s … Read More...
10 great ideas for repurposing umbrellas
I have embellished umbrellas with Duck tape and lace but this list of 10 ways to repurpose umbrellas really has some innovative uses for the fabric part and the framework like this project that features the frame used to display … Read More...