Have you ever wondered why a baby naturally wants you to hold them?
This article by Sarahockwell-smith.com shares (her views) on why a baby just wants to be held in the first few months of life. I don’t know about … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized scrappy quilted monogram
You can make this oversized scrappy monogram using a quilt as you go technique. Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun guest blogs at Flamingo Toes with a tutorial showing how to make it. It would make a cute … Read More...
Colorful Chicks in Nests
You can make these colorful chicks to give to the kids for Easter. or you can have the kids make them. They can be filled with Easter treats or small trinkets, and make great decorations for your dinner table. You … Read More...
Project: Window Card
Such a pretty surprise hides inside this unique card! You can find directions for this diagonal window card using a new die cut from Ellen Hudson over on her blog. Designer Kittie Caracciolo will show you step by step how … Read More...
8 Things to Make With a Fat Quarter
Fat quarters are a great way to add a touch of color and pattern to your sewing projects without committing to a full yard of fabric. They are also a great way to use up scraps of fabric that may … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple floor cushion
Polly from Pieces by Polly shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make a simple floor cushion. She appliques a large letter to each one (using heat transfer material), making a set that spells out the word … Read More...
Easter Garland Tutorial
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple shared this tutorial on her blog and I think it’s a really cute and simple decoration for Easter, and it’s perfect for making with the kids! Stephanie says: “If you’re looking for a cute and … Read More...
Free pattern: Beaver softie
Joy from XOXO Grandma shares a free pattern for making an itty bitty beaver softie. He is sooo cute! He’s got big beaver teeth and a flat beaver tail. He’s small enough to fit in an small metal tin. (If … Read More...
Tutorial | Sketch out an Inspiring Quote
Get those inspiring quotations off your computer screens and up on your walls using this tutorial from Get Silvered. Pam shares how she used her Silhouette sketching pens to create the poster above. She also made a more minimalist version. … Read More...
Tutorial | Cute Stamped Easter Cards
Send Easter greetings with these adorable stamped cards from Whisking Mama. Trina shares how to use a common household items as a stamp to create eggs, chicks and bunnies. This is a great one to do with kids. You’ll also … Read More...
Tutorial | Easter Basket and Easter Grass
Want to create a super cute Easter basket for your kids that’s not only easy but also full of personal charm? It’s actually a lot simpler than you might think, and all you need are some basic craft supplies you … Read More...
DIY Petite Easter Bunny Basket
Lianne and Paul have done it again! They have another Easter project on the Sculpey site that is fabulous. The little candy like bunnies are perfect in their tiny baskets. You could make the bunnies separately as charms, pendants, magnets … Read More...
Easter Candy Carrots – Almond M&Ms
These would be adorable on top of a cupcake or on top of a pudding cup with oreos crumbled to look like dirt for a garden cup. Great way to use up some leftover Easter candy, if you have any. … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques
Adele Bee Ann Sewing Patterns shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making these felt bean bag toys. The vintage project sheet includes patterns to make all of these: mouse, girl, sunflower, bird, soldier, bunny, and … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Easter baby bib
Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a free pattern for making a simple baby bib with spring or Easter designs. These would make a sweet gift to welcome a spring baby! The bib has a side closure (as opposed … Read More...
Frit in Frit by Cynthia Morgan
Cynthia Morgan has one of the best glass blogs around. I found this gem via Pinterest…she shows you how to put frit in frit using simple kitchen tools. The resulting fused glass is awesome. She doesn’t claim to have invented … Read More...
14 Free Printables for Easter
Free printable decorations are a simple, budget-friendly way to add interest to your holiday celebrations. The 36th Avenue has a roundup of 14 adorable free Easter-themed printables, including banners, frameable art, and more. The modern designs and the bright colors … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrist cuffs from jeans waistbands
Jill from Be Our Best shares a fun upcycle project for a jeans waistband. She turns it into a wrist cuff bracelet. It’s cute left plain, showing off the jeans details. Or, embellish it up with a fabric flower (perhaps … Read More...
Wool Flowers
Another charming tutorial from Sweet Paul! Last week I showed you his yarn wrapped eggs and you can see they are part of the scene with his Wool Flowers. I really like the way he uses the natural colors adding … Read More...
Making Raisins
I’m actually not a raisin fan, which is weird since I love grapes. But I won’t let my dislikes interfere with my posts. I love the idea of crafting or doing projects with kids, especially when they are young. Even … Read More...