So many childhood memories are made playing outside in a playhouse or fort. However, these 24 photos of children’s playhouses will leave you in awe. What child wouldn’t love a space like this to play in during the Summer? With a … Read More...
Free pattern: Divided tote bag
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making this divided tote. It’s so pretty sewn in happy spring florals! Though I can also see it being quite sharp out of solids. The curved top is a nice … Read More...
Mother’s Day Crochet Flower Bouquet
This adorable pattern is free from Red Heart. This pot of flowers is perfect for Mother’s day as it is the gift that keeps on giving. Or in this case, it’s the flowers that keep on blooming.
Don’t Text While Parenting! Stop it now!
We all do it, we grab our phone and get on with work stuff, social media stuff and other such things while parenting. Let’s face it! We are 24 hour parents so there has to be a time when the … Read More...
Knit a Summer Scarf with Open Rectangles
Knitters sometimes have trouble coming up with things to knit that they can still wear when it’s warm out. So I really like this Little Rectangles Summer Scarf from Knitting and so on, both because it’s really cool and striking … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrunched Paper Flower Embellishments
Becca with Amazing Paper Grace is sharing a tutorial on how she makes these lovely scrunched paper flowers. Using water and ink sprays with simple paper punched flower shapes you can make a wonderful dimensional accent for your stamped cards. … Read More...
Groovy Tie Dye Art for Kids
Can you believe this amazing tie dyed picture is made using oil pastels and an eraser? Yeah, me neither!
While Sarah, from How Wee Learn, usually is more focused on the process while doing art projects with her kids, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls ruffle trim nightgown
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s ruffle trim nightgown. The short sleeve, knee length nightie is perfect for spring and summer nights. It’s made from a knit fabric so it … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring tassel scarf
Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make a pretty spring tassel scarf. It’s made from a lightweight floral fabric, with handmade tassels stitched across either end. Her tutorial shows how to make the scarf and the tassels. … Read More...
DIY Faux Porcelain Cactus Ring Holder
Everyone loves cacti! This tutorial shows how to make a sophisticated ring holder that looks just like porcelain.
My Sister moved to Arizona last year, so ever since then I’ve been a little obsessed with Saguaro Cacti. They’re such a … Read More...
Tutorial | How To Digitize Your Design Work
Mikko is sharing a great follow up tutorial to her popular How to Fake Calligraphy video. Once you’ve created your artwork, you might like to have it in digital format so you can use over and over again. You’ll … Read More...
How To: Temporary Tattoos from Real Flowers
So a little warning – the blog name contains a rude word. So – be warned. Although, there are no rude words in the text of this wonderful idea.
Using techniques for pressing, drying and glue (!), Emily makes these … Read More...
Techniques: Card with Inlaid Die Cuts and Water Coloring
The Simon Says blog has a video from Andrea Walford, she’ll teach you how to make a card with a cool inlaid die cut technique with a water color background using Twinkling H2O’s. Click here to watch.
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Wool Felt Hair Accessories for Baby
Ashley of “Make it and Love It” Is showing us how to make the most adorable hair accessories for babies. She has a complete tutorial and patterns for the adorable little flowers and bows. You can keep your baby in … Read More...
Winner: 50 Ways to Go Green
Congrats go out to Annette R. of Hyde Park, UT she is the winner of 50 Ways to Go Green: A Simple Guide to Becoming Eco-Conscious.
Easy cake stand idea you can make at home
OK this may be a no-brainer but I thought it would be a fun idea to share. A bunch of clear containers (glasses or vases) and a piece of glass. A great way to make a cake stand perfect to … Read More...
How to make a pull out sweater drying rack
Oh this is good! If you are in need of a great tutorial on how to build a sweater drying rack pop on over to the blog Sawdust Girl. What she used to make the surface is just a brilliant … Read More...
3 Indoor Crafts for Outdoor Parties
Spring may officially be here, but just tell that to people who are still dealing with snow, cold rain, and frigid temperatures. Mother Nature seems to be determined to cling to winter a bit longer, which is giving plenty of … Read More...
Tutorial: How to set snaps
After nearly 15 years of sewing, setting snap
s still makes me nervous. I get confused about which pieces go where, and I have yet to master squeezing the pliers to get uniform pressure. I make my husband do it for … Read More...
How to make Rainbow Colored Roses
With Mother’s Day coming up, you are probably trying to think of a nice gift to give to your mother, grandmother, or wife. This tutorial shows you a very beautiful and unique way you can put a twist on … Read More...