I’m a big fan of quick and easy knitting patterns. Even though I can do more intricate things, and every now and then a design that really requires my attention is something I want, my lifestyle is such that things … Read More...
Can you relate to these sewing emotions?
Here’s a sewing-related Friday funny for you. Susan from Crafterhours shows the wide range of emotions we can feel while sewing, from triumph to frustration to horror at finding your sewing scissors (gasp!) used on paper. She nails them all … Read More...
Has Etsy lost its Indie Cred?
Once a darling of the indie craft movement, Etsy is now struggling to identify itself with the crafters who made it successful.
Rampant fake “handmade” goods, an inability to weed out resellers and a homogenization of indie crafts is making … Read More...
Tutorial: Foldover clutch with a removable shoulder strap
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make a foldover clutch with a removable strap. This is a great little bag! It’s a variation of the Simple DIY Foldover Clutch tutorial by Flamingo Toes, adding in a removable strap … Read More...
How To Rock Cheap Plastic Beads
My daughter is always getting craft kits as gifts, which is fine except we do so much craft anyways that sitting down to do an actual kit is kind of redundant on her. She is also a lazy crafter and … Read More...
20 Unexpected Uses For Makeup
I bet you never thought of rubbing deodorant onto your T-Zone before did you? How about using your flat iron to iron out wrinkles in your blouse? Using a lip brush to apply Mascara? Some of the 20 things are … Read More...
The Ultimate Fudge Recipe List
I have been collecting these fudge recipes for a few weeks now, compiling my all time favourites to share with you. Now that I have sat and created the post I have the biggest craving for fudge. Back before I … Read More...
Project: Bunny Rabbit Card
This super sweet bunny rabbit card would be perfect for an Easter card or any Spring occasion. Heather Campbell has a video tutorial making this card using die cutting , rubber stamps and she’ll show you how to heat emboss … Read More...
Irish Knitting Fun for St. Patrick’s Day
I’m pretty sure this is the first time in the history of me having this job that I’ve remembered St. Patrick’s Day was coming before it was even March. (And if the shamrock knitting pattern roundups from the last two … Read More...
Rainbow Clean Mud
Have you wanted to play in the mud? If so, check out this recipe shared by Jaime on Frog, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails. This colorful mud is easy to make at home using toilet paper, Ivory soap, finger paints, … Read More...
8 Colorful & Playful Skirts for Little Girls
The Spring season brings on warmer temperatures and I bet you can only imagine how cute the little girl in your life would look running around in one of these cute skirts. I honestly can not pick a favorite so … Read More...
30 DIY Ideas That Are Easy On Your Budget
If you are looking for some great DIY ideas for your wedding that are also budget friendly, then you need to check out this post from Woohome. Most all of the projects are fairly easy to do and will add … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a simple dolman tee pattern
The relaxed fit of a dolman tee makes it an almost universal wardrobe favorite. Happily, it’s also an easy top to sew. You can even draft your own pattern with no difficulty. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial … Read More...
Free pattern: Paper pieced pin cushion
Nati of Nati’s Little Things shares this paper pieced pincushion pattern as a free download as part of Craftsy’s “Free Pattern Friday”. They come in two sizes, so you can choose, or make both. These would be great for a swap, because … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Child’s apron and elastic back chef’s hat
Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a child’s apron and matching chef’s hat. She uses her free Sunny Dress pattern to make the apron. She links to the pattern and then tells the modifications to make the apron. … Read More...
How to get honey on tap from a beehive
You need to get this cute little invention from a father and son duo from Australia.
It is called Flow, and it literally turns to create honey directly from a beehive.
Those who know honey harvesting is a difficult and … Read More...
Cool Website- Wordmark.it
I recently found the site Wordmark.it. Have you heard of it? It’s really neat and perfect for indie craft bloggers and businesses (and even scrapbookers and designers!). You can type any words you want in and it will show you … Read More...
10 Bright and Colorful Craft Spaces
If you love being surrounded by bright cheerful colors in your scrap or craft room, then you will love these ideas! Above you can see a closet by Debbie Campos filled with ribbon and fabric in varying shades of pink … Read More...
Polymer Clay Bead Basics
A big part of what got me going with polymer clay was the potential for very, very cool beads. At the time, I hadn’t really found clay online and had a book from the library and one from the book … Read More...
The Ultimate Rainbow Party Ideas Guide
Rainbow parties are colorful and festive, making them the perfect choice for when you’re sick of the cold and ready for Spring! Freebie Finding Mom has put together a great link roundup featuring ideas for party favors, decorations, treats, and … Read More...