Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make the cutest drool bib for a baby boy. Made from a recycled man’s button-up shirt with bow tie applique, it’s dressy on the front. But it’s all practicality on … Read More...
9 Wreaths For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is still about a month away, but if you are itching to get started on a craft project for the classic holiday of love, this post is for you!
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to start thinking … Read More...
Have a blank wall that you don’t know how to decorate?
Blank space on a wall can be a little intimidating, especially when that space is large or oddly shaped. However, these ideas just may be able to get you past the road block you have been experiencing lately. With a … Read More...
Sampler Pattern – Life Is Beautiful
Life IS Beautiful and you can remember it always with this free sampler pattern. It’s very cute and uses lots of color. Perfect for spring. The free sampler pattern can be found here.
DIY – Vintage Button Pendant Necklace
Thank goodness everyone is starting to get back into crafting I was beginning to think I would have to spend the rest of the year dragging up tutorials from the archives. Love this NEW tutorial by Minted Strawberry. DIY Button … Read More...
Cleaning DIY – Your Emotional Well Being
How many times have you said that this week? I spend many hours finding tutorials and recipes for cleaning your house, your home, your car and your kids but I thought this year we might throw in a few posts … Read More...
8 Crochet Patterns That Cost Less Than $2
I found these little gems whilst hanging out on Etsy.com. Sometimes we want to try a new pattern but don’t want to pay a whole lot of money. Well these ones cost less than a cup of coffee and certainly … Read More...
Tutorial: Use dollar store headbands to make an exposed elastic waistband
An exposed elastic skirt looks okay with a simple white or black band of elastic, but when you can use elastic in a fun color or print it’s really awesome. I don’t have a local source for wide elastic in … Read More...
Triangle Fold Card
Looking to really make an impression with your next card? Try this amazing Triangle Fold Card. Gabrielle is sharing a pattern and step by step directions for making one over on her blog.
Simple Shawls for Winter and Beyond
I really just want to knit nothing but shawls right now. They’re so fun, and a great way to build different knitting skills with something that you can wear and use all year long (if you’re cold all the time … Read More...
Simple Penguin Craft
This adorable penguin was actually painted with a penguin! Let me explain… Allison, from No Time for Flash Cards, let her daughter paint a piece of black paper, and a piece of blue paper, by using a penguin bath tub … Read More...
Tutorial: Button Tote
Vanessa from V & Co. shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make her Button Tote. She starts with a purchased canvas tote and embellishes it with a square of bright buttons arranged in an ombre … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a draft snake to keep out the cold air
Kim from Milkybeer shows how you can make a draft snake. It’s a long rice-filled pillow you can place at the bottom of a door to keep the drafts from sneaking in. There is a Velcro opening in one end … Read More...
Winter Indie Craft Sampler Box Review
Tutorial | Gusseted Treat Pocket
This sweet gusseted pocket is a lovely way to share some sweet Valentine’s Day treats with a special friend. Lori from Choux Choux Paperarts gives very detailed instructions on how you can make them. Hybrid scrappers will love this: she … Read More...
Freebie | 50 Valentine’s Day Printables
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and if you’re looking for some festive and budget-friendly ways to spread the love, these free printables are the perfect solution. With 50 different designs to choose from, you’ll have plenty of options for adding … Read More...
Cutting Your Clay
Or, using die cutters with your clay. This isn’t so much a tutorial as a quick browse of people using polymer clay with their die cut tools to either engrave their clay or cut designs into their raw or cured … Read More...
DIY Garbage Disposal Cleaner
You would think your kitchen sink is relatively clean, considering the number of times per day you use it but how often are you running soap or detergent down it?
Check out our step-by-step DIY recipes to get your sink … Read More...
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
Here is a healthy nacho for those of you that can keep up your resolution and need something to munch on at the football parties. I’m thinking this will be my alternative to the chips and dips this year for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Iron-on vinyl kids apron
Amy from During Quiet Time shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make use iron-on vinyl to make an apron for a young child. The iron-on vinyl allows you to turn any cotton print into a … Read More...