Get the party started with this Monster themed mini cushion cross-stitch kit which includes all that you need to invite Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, a werewolf and a mummy!
This is such a cool kit (but sadly, not free).
Get it … Read More...
Make Your Own Relaxing Crochet Hammock
Looking for a craft you can make and actually enjoy this Summer? Look no further! This DIY macrame hammock is easier than it may appear and not too terribly difficult to make. Follow the tutorial from eHow and you can … Read More...
Project: Coffee Gift Card Holder
Have a friend who’s a coffee lover? This colorful mixed media coffee themed gift card holder is perfect for that coffee “addict” in your life 🙂 Anita Houston designed this card using lots of different mediums like paint, stencils, ink … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric headband in kid and adult sizes
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making an easy fabric headband. The top is made from a wide piece of fabric scrunched up at the ends. You can wear it skinny, or spread the … Read More...
Chunky Beaded Solar System Necklace
Channel your inner science nerd for a minute and take a look at this adorable chunky beaded solar system necklace we found over at Whistle and Ivy. Believe it or not, these beads are handmade and thanks to this great … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Dip dyed watermelon sundress
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how you can make this dip dyed watermelon sundress for little girls. It’s a simple little dress to make. It has a halter neck and the bodice is shirred with rows of 1/8″ elastic. … Read More...
Simple Cacti Embroidery Box
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling is sharing a how to create a Simple Cacti Embroidery Box. Cacti are really trendy right now and I think this box is super cute.
Amy says: “I actually shared that I learned how to … Read More...
The Most Adorable Baby Lamb Crochet Hat
A sweet and fuzzy baby lamb hat for your little ones! This free pattern is via Repeat Crafter Me here while the photo above is by Stephanie.
Stephanie says:
… Read More...The pattern itself works up very quickly, and the bobble stitches
Natural Sunscreen Using Tea For Summer
Summer is here! Yay!
But it also means lots and lots of sunscreen for those endless outdoor summer days!
So it’s a little bit of relief to realize that you can make sunscreen at home using Tea (and of course … Read More...
DIY Miniature Shoes
Since the last post was about handbags here are some beautiful, detailed miniature shoes to go with it. The detail involved in these beats the little extra fashion doll shoes I would make my daughter as she lost hers. Make … Read More...
DUPLO Rhyming Word Matching
If you have a preschooler, one thing you can do with them to help them get ready to read is to team them all about rhyming words. Knowing this, Becky from This Reading Mama, created this fun rhyming word matching … Read More...
Project: Crafty Ninja Stamped Pincushion
Do you or someone you know love to sew and to stamp? Then this project is perfect to make for yourself or a gift! I adore this Crafty Ninja stamp from Inkadinkado and in this project they’ve used it to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Simple leather business card wallet
Professor Pincushion shows how to make a simple business card wallet from leather (or faux leather) in a video tutorial. The leather sleeve holds your business cards, protecting them from getting bent so your cards will give a good impression … Read More...
Knitting in the News: Yarn Bombing Edition
The knitters and crocheters of Saltburn are back at it, this time decorating the pier for the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice in Wonderland. The project includes a crocheted Alice, knit Cheshire Cat, other characters, playing cards, … Read More...
Felt Ice Cream Tutorial with Free Pattern
Heidi of “the creative mommy” is married and has three daughters. She is a retired schoolteacher and loves creating designs to help teach kids to learn. If you need ideas to keep your children entertained and learn at the same … Read More...
Tutorial: 45-minute butterfly tunic dress for girls and women
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for making this quick-sew butterfly tunic dress. You can make it in any size from little girls to womens sizes. She can make one in just 45 minutes! She tells … Read More...
How to make scalloped ball earrings out of recycled Nespresso cup
Yes! These pretty little bead balls are made with the metal rim of the individual Nespresso coffee cups. Pop on over to the blog Craft and Fun to see the step-by-step tutorial on how to make this pretty metal bead… Read More...
8 DIY Sprinklers For Kids – Outdoor Summer Fun
Summer break has barely begun, and if the kids are already saying, “I’m bored,” it might be time to send them outside for some good old-fashioned water play. These DIY sprinkler ideas are simple, budget-friendly, and perfect for keeping children … Read More...
10 Unique Trellises from Thrifted or Recycled Items
Do you have a climbing plant in your garden space that needs a special place to spread? If you have any type of foliage that requires some aid to move and grow, then a trellis is probably what you need … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded camera cube for your purse
Chelsea from GYCT Designs shows how you can make this padded camera cube so you can carry your camera around in your purse rather than lugging around your whole camera bag. It wraps around the camera to put a layer … Read More...