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It seems like many parties favors for children’s birthday celebrations are either junk nobody really needs or too expensive to be practical for a cash-strapped parent. However, these cute Batman party favors are inexpensive, useful, and sure to provide hours … Read More...
If you want to start a discussion about the different seasons, now is the perfect time. This nature activity, which can easily be done outside, is made using 4 twigs you can gather from your yard. Attach the twigs to … Read More...
Custom stamps are perfect for your home, office, business and crafting needs. For things like addressing envelopes, wedding announcements, personalizing the backs of your hand made cards, gift tags, stationary, marketing your business and more. If you’re looking for … Read More...
How totally adorable are these big bow totes! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how you can make one. It’s actually a bag refashion rather than from scratch construction, adding a bow and trim to … Read More...
Seat belts can be uncomfortable for kids (and for short adults, like me). The seat belt hits the body at the wrong place and rubs against the neck. Ren from The Inspired Wren shows how you can make a seat … Read More...
Old books are very easy to come by at thrift stores and garage sales, and they make the perfect base for creating scrapbooks and journals
. You can use the book as is, and just add your own photos, journaling, … Read More...
With the Pluto fly-by in the news the last few weeks and the space fans in this household I’ve been looking for space and science related claying projects. This great necklace project by Bethany of Whistle and Ivy has all … Read More...
Adding extra width to the waist of a sewing pattern involves more than just cutting a little extra fabric on the sides. If you want to maintain the shape of the garment, you’ll need to do a little slash and … Read More...
Rachael of “imagine gnats” is a manna of two and wife who loves crafting has and is featuring April of Modern Handmade’s adorable “stuffed fox with antlers” for us to make. She has an excellent clear tutorial for us with … Read More...
Sewing for kids can be challenging if you don’t have them around for a quick measure. How else would you know how long to make a skirt? Or how long to hem a sleeve? Pam from Threading My Way has … Read More...
If your kids have back to school anxiety, throwing a special party before they head back to the classroom can help alleviate their nerves. Party Planning Center has a collection of cute back to school party supplies, including cupcake toppers, … Read More...
We might be stalking back-to-school sales, but there’s still plenty of summer left. How about making yourself a caftan dress to enjoy the rest of the summer? Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can make one. It’s super … Read More...
These apple rose pastries would be an elegant end to any party. I think I will save this recipe for the fall and make these in place of an apple pie. You won’t believe how easy they are to make. … Read More...
Do you love restyling and refurbishing old furniture and yard sale finds? I do! And I wanted to let you know about this fabulous contest by DecoArt! It has been going since May, but the contest runs until the end … Read More...
The cleaver materials and ways Cindy came up with to make this no sew costume came up could be translated to just about any outfit you may need. Pop on over to her blog Upcycle Design Lab for the step … Read More...
Have you ever looked at a penny and wondered, “What kind of craft could I make with this”? I can honestly say that I have not, but after seeing these fun ideas, I kind of want to gather my loose … Read More...
Editors Note: We are fortunate to be able to bring to our readers a full recipe on making a classic pulled pork from the latest issues of Martha Stewart Living. This is a recipe that takes time, but the end … Read More...
Pinterest has become a huge go to for most of us, and as crafters, we tend to fall back on the site as a great place for inspiration. While it does have a lot of good ideas, there are some … Read More...
Babies rarely need a diaper changed when it’s convenient. Nope, it almost always happens when you’re out and about, and away from the well-stocked changing table in your baby’s nursery. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make … Read More...
Stefanie is the winner!
After a really wet beginning to the summer where I live, it finally really feels like summer, with baking hot days and not-very-cool nights. This is the south, after all, and like other southerners I sometimes … Read More...
