If you are looking for a way to change up a certain room in your home and maybe give it a very unique look, take a look at this barn board ceiling we found over at The Heathered Nest. Talk … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Faux Crystal Quartz
In this Jewelry Making tutorial Mark Montano shows you how to create faux crystal jewelry. In this tutorial you learn to create a mold and then use it for mass production. Faux Crystal Jewelry Video.
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Free Pattern – Elephant Bookends
For those of you who have been following my crafty trends over the years, you will appreciate my excitement of finding an Elephant pattern. What I like best about this traditional iconic animal pattern is the way in which it … Read More...
Technique: Texture Stamping
Here’s an amazing way to get depth and texture with your rubber stamps. Allison stamped her flourish background stamp with gesso and then applied ink and glitter sprays over top for this fantastic technique. Find her tutorial over on The … Read More...
Knit Some Adorable Dr Who Dalek Mittens
Kat at Just Crafty Enough is always knitting cute mittens, to the point that I’m actually behind at sharing them (sorry, Kat!). But I couldn’t resist showing you these Dalek Mittens right away, because they may in fact be the … Read More...
DIY Number Puzzles
If you would like to make some fun puzzles for the kids to play (and learn) with, check out these fun popsicle stick puzzles created by Julie from Make, Take, and Teach. Not only can kids match up the pictures, … Read More...
Hot Wedding Trend and 30 Delicious Mini Desserts To Go With It
Planning a wedding is all about creating a memorable experience for both you and your guests, and when it comes to the culinary delights, the options are endless. Traditional wedding desserts like cake slices and mints are being replaced with … Read More...
20 Ways Artists Can Turn Browsers into Buyers
Here is another fabulous post by The Artcademy perfect for Indie Artists. They’ve come up with a list of 20 ways that artists can turn browsers into buyers. They say: “It’s all in your first impression and if you … Read More...
Free pattern: Angel Sleeve Dress for dolls
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern for her Angel Sleeve Dress for dolls. Ir’s a short sleeve peasant style dress. You can make it from a bright cotton print and finish the sleeves and bottom hem with a … Read More...
DIY Penguin Cake Toppers
Cake decorating tutorials – in particular the fondant sculpting – seem to be perfect for polymer clay work. And, I have to say, of the very few cake toppers I’ve done I’ve done penguins TWICE. And they would have benefited … Read More...
Make the Perfect Summer Drink Station
Who doesn’t love a refreshing glass of cold lemonade on a warm summer’s day? That’s why this adorable lemonade stand is the perfect addition to your outdoor parties. When you’re done entertaining, you can pass it along to a budding … Read More...
Free tips for using fabric scraps
Rumi of 3PatchCrafts shares on her blog this beautifully stitched scrap quilt. A mini, she explains the top appeared in a Craftsy eBook that provides tips and project ideas for using up leftover scraps from sewing, quilting and crafting.
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Technique: Mono-printing with Stencils
Lee-Anne Cross is sharing a cool technique to get a mono-printed look using stencils. She uses Distress Ink applied over the stencil and then spritzed with water to make her colorful cards. Visit the Splitcoast Stampers site for step by … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and cotton storage baskets
Sew4Home shows how you can make these burlap and cotton storage baskets. The sides are slouchy but only slightly so. They’d be great for containerizing towels in the bathroom, or holding toys in a child’s room. They’d also make pretty … Read More...
Felt bow free pattern and tutorial
Jessica hosts “craftiness is not optional” is a wife and mother of 3 and loves all things crafty. She has this sweet tutorial on how to make felt bow. Look at the picture above of her little girl and how … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to unpick a serged seam
Ooooh, don’t you hate it when you realize you need to unpick a serged seam? All those threads, all those stitches! Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings tells how to unpick a serged seam the quick way. Pull the right threads … Read More...
How to make a bud vase out of a surprise common item
When I first spotted this I thought it was a caste item and I liked the modern look of it. Well, it isn’t caste and when you go to the Curbly blog you will be so surprised at what it … Read More...
Knitting News: A Survivor Sweater, Inmates Knit for Charity and a Legacy of Knitting
The Oklahoma City bombing happened 20 years ago on Sunday, and one woman who was injured by the blast has knit a special sweater that holds the memories of those who were lost and what has happened since.
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Icing Daisy
One of my favorite flowers is the gerber daisy, but I love all daises in general. I remember plucking the petals to see if a boy loved me or not when I was younger. These beautiful daises can grace your … Read More...
Top 10 Ideas To Decorate Your Porch For Spring
We are no in full-blow Spring season, and if you are still looking for a great way to dress up your porch décor, this post is for you! Head over to Our Southern Home and see a list of the … Read More...