You might not want to hear this but Christmas is coming faster than any of us would like. It’s time to start preparing your Christmas crafts. This tutorial is a little old style with poor images but the tutorial is … Read More...
Amazing Christmas Soaps – She Makes It Look So Easy
Ariane makes her Christmas soaps look so easy. You will need to watch the video to see how she finishes them off but I can tell you they look amazing.
These soaps need to be made ahead of time so … Read More...
12 Ways to BBQ on a Budget
One of the main reasons I don’t have guests over as much as I’d like is that my limited budget makes it hard to feed a crowd. However, there are some excellent tips on the Coupons.com website about how to … Read More...
Product Review: A Muse Studio Stamps
The brand new A Muse Studio 2015-16 Catalog and Inspiration Guide is full of wonderful new cling mounted rubber stamp sets, fun coordinating thin metal die sets and great papers and accessories. You find products and idea samples for card … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square pattern weights
Once I started using pattern weights to hold my patterns down while I cut around them, there was no going back to pinning. It’s just so much easier to throw down a few pattern weights and start cutting! Sew Travel … Read More...
Pattern testers honored at Daintytime
Get a peek inside the shaping of the 10 flexible patterns included in Sherri Lynn Wood’s recently released book, The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters.
She just kicked off, at Daintytime, her Test Quilter Blog Hop which showcases quilts … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bracelets
Your fabric scraps can become beautiful jewelry, like these colorful fabric bracelets. Vanessa from LBG Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Wear one, or three, or more! They also make great gifts, so while you’ve got the … Read More...
DIY 4th of July Picnic Tins
On my own blog, Punk Projects, I post a recycled Pirouline tin craft every month! Have you realized yet that the 4th of July is in just a couple of days? Here comes the lakeside picnics, iced tea/lemonade, parades and … Read More...
Freebie | Patriotic Signs for July 4th BBQ
Looking for a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to spruce up your 4th of July BBQ spread? All you need is tape, straws, and paper … and you’ll have a festive table for under $4.
Keep your table organized, and … Read More...
Easy Ways to Add Red, White, & Blue for July 4th
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The 4th of July marks the US independence and celebrations include BBQs, beer, and all things red, white, & blue. So this Saturday make sure to step up your party game and use these simple ways to add red, white
Tutorial: Melon Mini Quilt
Lisa of Inspired By Fabric shares on her blog how to make this fresh summertime melon quilt. Of the project she explains,
It’s super-easy to make–just one Courthouse Steps block cut in quarters and reassembled!
Measuring only 12-1/2″ square, this … Read More...
Benefits of Being Bored
So, for all of you who have kids on summer break, have they started complaining about being bored yet? If so, make sure you visit this informative post by Kristen on Busy Kids Happy Mom. Even if your kids haven’t … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to make a pillowcase
A pillowcase makes a great first sewing project, and Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can do it. The pillowcase has a contrast band at the opening, so pick two coordinating fabrics and sew them up into … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to make a pillowcase
A pillowcase makes a great first sewing project, and Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can do it. The pillowcase has a contrast band at the opening, so pick two coordinating fabrics and sew them up into … Read More...
How To: Make Mini Felt Shells & Starfish
Laura of “Bugs and Fishes” has the cutest Mini Felt Shells for us to make. What represents summer better than sea shells? She has the template sheet at the bottom of her post. Laura “Lupin”, a crafty lady living near … Read More...
How to Make Your Own Ombre in a Knitting Project
An easy way to change the look of a knitting project is to knit stripes instead of working in a solid color, and one fun way to make stripes is to use an ombre palette.
Ombre simply means graduated colors, … Read More...
Dirty Girl Scouts (Adults only pudding shots)
We will end our adult and summer days with these pudding shots that taste like Girl Scout Thin Mints. Might have to have a warning on these, I know I can’t eat just one thin mint cookie. Great drink for … Read More...
Free pattern: Knit shorts for boys or girls
Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics blog for these kids knit shorts. They’re longer shorts, coming nearly to the knee, with a faux fly and an elastic waist. They’re quick to sew up. Make … Read More...
4th of July Spiked Snow Cones
I prefer Hawaiian Ice, but it is hard to find that here in Maine. When it’s getting warm, we get slushies or snow cones. These snow cones for adults will have an added punch. Make snow cones for the kids … Read More...
DIY Magnetic Scrabble Board For Endless Fun!
This magnetic scrabble board is so fun, and great way to have ongoing entertainment day after day. Make one up and hang it on your refrigerator or somewhere that your household can join in and add a word or two … Read More...