A girls night out is what exactly?
According to Wikipedia (yes I actually looked it up)
A ‘girls’ night out’ is a gender-exclusive activity where women meet to engage in social activities.
Is it selfish to take time away from … Read More...
Power Up With Energy Balls
Protein power balls are a little like the cookie dough trend, we all want to eat it but can we be bothered to make it? I have seen so many different recipes that I get overwhelmed and end up making … Read More...
Total Easter Cuteness – Knitting & Crochet
I have to confess I have done it again, found adorable patterns that are not just Crochet. This time I found someKnitting patterns too. I thought about sharing them via the Knitting blog but then my roundup wouldn’t be half … Read More...
Knitting in the News: Help for Dementia Patients and Knitting is Good for You
I love stories about how people use knitting to help others, and thankfully there are lots of ways that we can use our needles for good. The staff and patients of Southmead Hospital in the UK (as well as other … Read More...
Word Family Fishing Game
Ready to go fishing? Even if you don’t have anywhere close to catch fish, you can have fun right at home fishing for words. This might not initially sound like a lot of fun; but, believe me, kids will have … Read More...
Product Release: Chalkboard Markers
The chalkboard look has been popular for awhile now and for card making I’ve seen chalkboard style stamps, black chalkboard cardstock, chalk ink pads and now SRM Stickers has chalkboard markers! They have a black chalkboard marker that will give … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple maxi skirt
With spring officially here, it’s time for me to start thinking about my warm weather wardrobe. Lindsay from Tales From A Cottage shows how you can sew a simple maxi skirt. Hers is made from a lightweight knit fabric that’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a no-sew lap desk
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how you can make a lap desk, with no sewing required. The bottom is made of fabric and filled with pellets so it sits comfortably in a child’s lap. The top is a purchased … Read More...
Mexican Tin Folk Art DIY
Mark Montano has created another fun tutorial and shared it on his blog. This time he made Mexican Tin Folk Art. I love the bold, bright, happy colors he used!
He made these from aluminum flashing (made for roofing) … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Toddler’s Easter bunny backpack
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable bunny backpack for a toddler. Look at those long floppy bunny ears and that fluffy bunny tail! My immediate thought was this was a cute backpack for … Read More...
Printer Paper Comparison + Giveaway
Last month on my personal blog, I shared a free printable every single day. While working on that project I used two different kinds of paper to print out my samples, and last week I decided to run a serious … Read More...
Giveaway | 3 Months Membership at Simple Scrapper
Use the March Story Starter Challenge at Simple Scrapper, and enter to win a three month Simple Scrapper membership pass. Download the free prompt, and make a layout, pocket page or mini book by March 30th to enter. head on … Read More...
Tutorial |Make Your Own Scandinavian Note Cards + Cricut Giveaway
Lia used inspiration from her surroundings in the Pacific Northwest to create these Scandivian influenced critter note cards. The designs are available as a Cricut svg cut file, so that you can make your own! In this days of heavy … Read More...
20 DIY Easter Egg Ideas
Are you tired of decorating Easter eggs the same old way? The Little Treasures has compiled a roundup of 20 unique decorating ideas, ranging from washi tape eggs to nail polish eggs. No matter what your level of artistic skill, … Read More...
SewingTutorial: Quilted pot holder
Lindsay from Lindsay Sews and Craft Buds shows how you can make a quilted pot holder. It has a pocket where you can slide your hand to help protect it from a hot pan. You can make one in just … Read More...
Freebie: On-Line Paper Crafting Magazine
Each month the folks over at American Crafts publish an on-line mini magazine call Cut and Paste filled with cards, 3-d projects and scrapbook pages that you can view for free. The March issues had floral scrapbook pages, pretty packaging … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a thimble pip or clamshell pinch purse
Super Mom – No Cape! shares a tutorial for making a thimble pip. You might also know these little pouches as thimble buds, precious pods, pinch purses, pipkins, or clam shells. The little pouches have a pinch opening, and just … Read More...
Bernat Recalls Tizzy Yarn
I saw a post from Vickie Howell about Bernat’s voluntary recall of its Tizzy yarn.
The yarn, which is a polyester novelty yarn that has twists of fiber protruding from the core, is being pulled over worries that garments made … Read More...
Tutorial: Ninja turtle hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this ninja turtle hooded towel. It actually doesn’t take that much detail to create a ninja turtle face – a green towel plus a mask with eyes. If you changed … Read More...
Make a recycled wool bike seat cover!
Kris of “Resweater” is sharing one of the cleverest ideas in recycling a wool sweater. Wool is absorbent and leather is not so you have a nice padded seat when you are riding your bike. You can use different types … Read More...