Every wondered how to get your waterproof makeup off the right way? This article by Makeup.com will point you in the right direction. Firstly you are going to need a great cleanser or makeup removing oil such as coconut oil. … Read More...
Free Crochet Apron Patterns
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to spruce up your wardrobe? Why not try making an apron using one of these stylish crochet patterns? Crocheting your own apron is a great way to add some personal flair … Read More...
10 Amazing Orange Creamsicle Recipes
Love Creamsicles? Love food ? Then you’re going to love this collection of the BEST Orange Creamsicle recipes the internet culinary world has to offer. How about hosting an Orange themed party with these fantastic recipes as the menu or … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy oven mitt
Zaaberry shares a tutorial for making a simple oven mitt. Using her construction method, they’re quick and easy to make. A layer of Insul-Bright between the layers will help protect your hand from a hot dish. You can make one … Read More...
Protect Your Eggs with Adorable Bunny Egg Cozies
I’m not at all ready to think about Easter crafting, but I know that it’s probably time to whip out the pastels and start knitting like it is spring.
Kristen over at Studio Knit is already in the spirit, and … Read More...
Project: Welcome Neighbor Card
Have a new neighbor or know some moving into a new home? Using a combination of coordinating stamps and die cuts the Sizzix blog has directions for making this sweet stair step style welcome card. Click here for the tutorial.… Read More...
How to Make Magnetic Slime
Have you ever seen anything like this magnetic slime? I haven’t! Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, saw directions for making magnetic silly putty on Pinterest and thought she would try something similar. She came up with recipe using liquid … Read More...
DIY Wedding Favors for Under $1
The tradition of giving a favor, or thank you gift, to your wedding guests still holds true and these 10 ideas are brilliant because they are both cute and affordable. Take a look through this list and you just may … Read More...
Giveaway: Knits for Boys
Congratulations to Connie!
Today I’m happy to share with you a brand-new book from a fellow author at my publisher (where my new book
is coming out a month from today! Eeek!), but please know all opinions are my own.… Read More...
8 signs your sewing machine hates you, plus how to fix them
Most of the time, my sewing machine is my bestest friend. But there are days when I swear she is out to get me! I’m not alone. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a list of 8 … Read More...
Tutorial: Shamrock hair clip
Lauren from Molly and Mama shows how you can make this pretty shamrock hair clip for St. Patrick’s Day. The leaves of the felt shamrock are gathered and layered over a large fabric yo-yo, with a covered button in the … Read More...
DIY Lotion Bars and Lip Balm Recipe
Annette from Fiber Artsy is sharing a great tutorial for making your own lotion bars and lip balm! Yep, make your own lip balm!
Annette says: “Have you ever looked … really looked at the ingredient list on a simple … Read More...
5 Ideas & Freebies for St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you’re actually Irish, Irish by association or just wish you were, you’ll enjoy these five ideas for St. Patrick’s day which is upcoming in two weeks! First get your decor sorted with these art prints from Elegance and Enchantment. … Read More...
Article | Making Time for Memory Keeping
Are you keeping up with your good intentions set in January to keep up with your memory keeping? It’s now March, and because of all my other responsibilities, I have not made even one single scrapbook page. I really liked … Read More...
Make Hollow Clay Beads
This is more of an experimental method – as the blogger posts, you need a sense of humour because chances are you’re going to wreck something – but it works like a charm. The secret ingredient is the fizzy tablets, … Read More...
Pretty Birds Blog tour
PRETTY BIRDS: 18 Simple Projects to sew and love
By Virginia Lindsay
This is a darling book perfect for you to use all those fabric scraps or dive into your felted wool sweater stash and stitch up a cute flock … Read More...
Tutorial: Combine 2 shirts to make one color blocked button up shirt
Portia from Makery shows how you can combine two button up shirts or blouses into one color blocked top. It’s a great fix if you have some shirts that are either a little shorter than you like or, like one … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY plastic coated pattern weights
Mary from Zips and Darts shows how she made her own coated pattern weights, using materials she found at the hardware store. She used large metal washer and Plasti-Dip to create a set of pattern weights that were heavy enough … Read More...
Quilts are ‘objects of desire’
I like finding quilts where you least expect them, like the one I spied in a current issue of ELLE Decor magazine. On their “Style Sheet” page the author shows readers a modern-looking quilt and explains they are part of … Read More...
What Is Your Favorite Stain Removing Secret?
Do you have a hard time getting some of those set in stains out of your laundry? If you have young children at home, teenagers who play sports, or maybe even a husband with a demanding job, then you need … Read More...