I love this paper flower Spring garland, and think it would be lovely decor for a Spring themed event or Mother’s Day luncheon. Lia provides both SVG cut files and a PDF for hand cutting the flower petals. Once cut … Read More...
How To Knit A Giant Blanket
This is an amazingly big knitting project.
This blanket, approximately 50? by 84? in size, looks like a beautiful labor of love by knitter Laura Birek.
This is the story of how she got three bags of wool and made … Read More...
DIY Fairy Garden Props from Clay
With the fairy garden
craze I’ve been making polymer clay props from my regular bead designs for local customers. Here’s a Sculpey tutorial for a basic fairy house. The project by Laura Kelly, geared towards kids, could be made fancier … Read More...
Projects: Couples Cards
Boxers or briefs? 🙂 Here’s a cute take on a his and hers card using underwear stamps. The Sweet Shop stamps blog is sharing two fun undies cards, a stitched banner and a spinner card, using a paper piecing technique. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated midi skirt
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares a tutorial for making a pleated midi skirt. I think it looks quite smart and chic. Use a fabric with more body to create more dramatic pleats, or a drapier fabric for … Read More...
Review: Two Easy Ways to Knit for Babies
I was cleaning in my office yesterday and I cam across a couple of cute Leisure Arts booklets about baby knits that I thought you all might enjoy.
The first, Garter Stitch for Baby
by Candi Jensen and Heather Vantress, … Read More...
Fabulous Fluffy Felt Forest (Hoop Art)
Albion of “Albion Gould” has four Kids, one husband and zero free time! This Fabulous fluffy felt forest hoop art would make a wonderful addition to any room as a dimensional wall hanging. The colors used are so spring like … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Curtain tie backs
Bekki from The Creativity Cauldron demonstrates how you can easily create a set of custom curtain tie backs to enhance your home décor. Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to your living room, bedroom, or kitchen, these tie … Read More...
Make Your Own Gourmet S’mores Bar
Who can resist a chocolaty, gooey s’more after a day at the beach? This S’mores Bar idea from Kojo Designs takes the traditional s’mores combinations to a new level by adding different candy bar and cookie options for creating your … Read More...
How to make a “mini” water blob
This look so fun! While these are called mini water blobs they look like giant ones to me as I think of the chill packs you put on your head or soar joint when it hurts. They are easy to … Read More...
10 Delicious Brownie Recipes
Having one of those days when you just need a really good chocolate fix? This post gives you 10 different options for a variety of ways to put a twist on the usual brownie recipe. Give one (or all) of … Read More...
Tips For Planting A One Pot Container Herb Garden
Buying fresh herbs at the local market or grocery store can be quite expensive, but if you grow your own, it can be very cost effective, and they replenish themselves. If having your own herb garden is something you have … Read More...
Faux Engagment Ring Tutorial
Renee from the blog Cute Simple Stuff wanted to share this pretty easy and fun DIY for all the brides-to-be. Her friend is getting married and instead of the “Soon-to-be Mrs. (name)” t-shirts, she wanted to do something more fun: … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Bonbon Owl Mason Jar Cover
If you’re stuck in the world or trend of mason jars then you are going to like this free crochet pattern.
Create a rainbow owl cover to wrap around your mason jar, then add a coat hanger wire to hang … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a kids name pillow
Little kids (at least the ones I know) love stuff with their name on it. Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial for making pillows that are personalized with a child’s name. Make one as -a cute finishing touch for … Read More...
Product Review: Imagine Crafts
I recently got the chance to try out some cool brand new products from Imagine Crafts. These products work perfectly with all types of rubber stamping, mixed media, jewelry, home decor and collage art projects.
For my piece I … Read More...
Run and Count Game
Carolyn, from The Pleasantest Thing, created this game so her kids could practice letter recognition and counting; and, while it does do these two things, it does much more. You can also use this game as a great way for … Read More...
Freebie: April Subway Art
Create with TLC has a free April Showers Bring May Flowers inspired subway style art digital image to download for free. Use it on greeting cards, scrapbook pages, journals and more.
-Heather
Tutorial: Easy 20-minute drawstring snack bag
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can whip up a little drawstring snack bag in just 20 minutes. You can use the little pouch to carry a snack . Or, use the bag for non-snacky purposes, like to … Read More...
15 Centerpiece Ideas That Do Not Focus On Flowers
Looking for a more non-traditional and unique idea for your reception centrepiece? These 15 ideas can give you some great inspiration on something a little out of the box and maybe somewhat whimsical. Take a look and see if … Read More...