Congratulations to Patty!
Kids in garments that look like animals are always really cute, and this week I have a couple of fun animal knitting for kids books, perfect for a new parent, grandparent or someone who just loves to … Read More...
Oscar Winner Was a Rowan Model
Eddie Redmayne won the Oscar last night for Best Actor for his role in The Theory of Everything, where he played Stephen Hawking, but some knitters have seen his face before, when he worked as a model for Rowan Yarns… Read More...
Easy Cardstock Paper Flowers
These gorgeous paper flowers are made from nothing but colored cardstock and hot glue, making them an affordable choice for any celebration. You can use them to decorate gifts, as Paula Biggs has done, or turn them into pretty table … Read More...
how to make brown paper nests
These little brown paper bag nests look so dainty and pretty. I bet they would make a great place setting decoration with a name plate for Easter. Pop on over to the blog The Things She Makes for the easy … Read More...
Stitched Heart Bookmarks
Allison from little lovelies is sharing an embroidery project with Mique on “thirty handmade days”. This project is so easy and involves so little hand stitching that all you have to do is pick up a needle and thread. She … Read More...
Coconut Banana Bread
As a kid, you couldn’t get me to eat coconut, but now I can handle it just fine in small portions. I still don’t think I could eat a Mounds or Almond Joy. I’m guessing the coconut version is probably … Read More...
8 Ideas For Painted Flower Pots
Spring is in the not so distant future, and with the warmer weather (to come) will be our gardens sprouting and planters blossoming beautiful flowers. Bring a little color and fun to your flower pots this year with these 8 … Read More...
What Colors to Paint Your Home and WHY
The psychology of color is a science. Or is it an art?
I can never understand it. Thankfully, I don’t have to. There are many people, and guides online, that can help with picking the colors for the bedroom and … Read More...
Laundry Room Makeover Ideas
No matter the space you currently have, you can make do with just about anything. However, to get the very most out of your laundry room, you need to make sure that everything is as functional as possible. Before you … Read More...
Banana Pudding Candle Anyone?
I am not sure how I feel about candles that look like food. They really make me hungry and it never seems to be a savoury/healthy replica. Take a moment and smell the banana oozing out of this deliciously scented … Read More...
Simple Bracelets
These simple bracelets are easy to make and great for re-sale as they come together very quickly. They are perfect for tweens and teenagers too. I love the fabric wrapped bracelets for a quick Bohemian look.
A huge thank you
This morning I woke up to find a surprise party thrown in my honor. I’ve only had one other surprise party, that one last summer when I turned the big 4-0 and my daughter and my mother hosted a surprise … Read More...
This Sweet Pixie Hat Pattern is Free Through Feb. 28, 2015
I love this sweet little baby and kid sized pixie hat pattern, which is the free pattern this month on the Sweater Babe’s website.
It normally runs $5, and is a rather rectangular hat with a lace pattern on … Read More...
Project: Watercolor Envelopes
We spend so much time making beautiful cards to give to our loved ones why put them into a plain old boring envelope? Kristina Werner will show you not only how to make a lovely personalized envelope using Distress Ink … Read More...
Kids Shamrock Footprint Craft
This is a great way to make a keepsake that can double as a decoration for St. Patrick’s Day. As a grandparent, I would love to get one of these from each of my grand kids! Don’t worry if your … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew heart cut out jeans pockets
Maegan from Love Maegan shows how you can make these heart cut outs for your jeans pockets. No sewing required, just some careful cutting. The darker (unfaded) denim on the inside of the pocket will show through the cut out. … Read More...
DIY Paper Carnations
Casey shared this new diy tutorial for how to make a paper carnation on her blog, Vitamini Handmade. While it was a Valentines themed post and the flowers are technically valentines, I think they are perfect for Spring! The flower … Read More...
Hot Trend |5 Decorative Planner Systems
Have you gotten caught up in the new trend that is sweeping scrapbooking and crafting circles? Decorative planners are extremely hot right now! Over the last few years Filofax has seen a major upsurge as more and more people go … Read More...
Cool Project from Colour de Verre!
I love the products over at Colour de Verre. They are fun and easy to use, but also open up tons of design possibilities. Check out the project that uses beads to decorate a plate. The molds they create … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls long flutter skirt with a scalloped hem
Charity from Say Grr Sewing shares a free pattern for this little girls long flutter skirt. It has a beautiful scalloped hem that’s especially fun to twirl. It’s reversible, too, so you can let your little girl decide which side … Read More...