Pegboard
isn’t just for workbenches and garages! Here are 10 ways you can use the versatile material for organizing your craft supplies. It’s particularly good for those with small spaces. Once you have the basic pegboard, you can add shelves, … Read More...
Bacon Kevin Bacon
This is art, or something like it.
Artist Jason Mecier makes contemporary art using food. And some of his work is actually quite decent.
Take for example, the image of Kevin Bacon above, made entirely of pieces of bacon.
Or … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Stone Cabinet Knobs
My outside of clay life is a mad whirl of shop renos in the sense of paint, drywall, cleaning, changing fixtures and all the endless details like that. Decorative knobs have been the final touch on some of my past … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute zipper pouch
Zippered pouches are one of the most versatile and practical handmade gifts you can make. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy project to work on in your free time or you’re in need of a last-minute gift idea, … Read More...
Tutorial: Slim Fit and Flare Dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade made this beautiful slim fit & flare dress for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She adapted a basic dress bodice & sleeve pattern for the top, adding her own lightly gathered … Read More...
I’m Bananas About You Cupcakes
Oh my cuteness! Now these cupcakes will be the hit of Valentine’s Day! I’m not sure mine will turn out as cute, but I might be willing to give these a try. You can even buy the cupcakes, if you … Read More...
Make Personalized Travel Mug Party Favors
For me, one of the most challenging parts of throwing a party that includes children is making sure nobody spills their drink on my white carpet. (The carpet came with the house, but it’s at the top of my list … Read More...
How to make recycled spool carrots
These just made me smile. I am always on the hunt for fun ways to use my new growing stash of washi tape and these little spool carrots are just so darn cute! Pop on over to the blog Crafts … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted thrift store purses
Aunt Peaches shows how a little bit of paint can make magic on a thrift store purse. The painting is super simple – just lots of dabs of bright colors – but the effect is WOW. Look for pocketbooks and … Read More...
DIY Heart Necklaces | Sewing With Kids
What better way to get your kids to pick up a needle and start sewing and they will want to; when they see these precious Hearts that they can give to their friends or adorn themselves; like the glam young … Read More...
Quick Knits to Get You Through the Rest of Winter
Here in the south we’ve gotten to the part of winter than may be even more aggravating than regular winter. The part when some days are warm and some days or cold. Or it’s way below freezing in the morning … Read More...
Nutella Strawberry Quesadilla
Here is a great breakfast or dessert to serve on Valentine’s Day. You can make it for the family or have the family make it together. Actually, this is great to serve anytime you have strawberries in the house! I … Read More...
Free pattern: Ferdinand the Frog softie
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shares a free pattern for her Ferdinand the Frog softie. He’s a real prince, and he’s got a felt crown to prove it. With Velcro … Read More...
BIG List of DIY Furniture Projects
Are you looking for a fun DIY project that is not just a simple holiday décor piece or signage? These 41 DIY projects are sure to help satisfy your crafting fever, and leave you with a piece that is not … Read More...
Jewelry Packaging
Even if you don’t plan to make something Hand-made this Valentine’s day at least put a little extra love into the packaging. These free printable boxes and DIY tutorials are quick to make and perfect for diamond rings (hint hint) … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Neon Jeweled Sweater
I am fairly confident that NEON is sneaking its way back into the market but this time it’s aimed at tweens and teens. This lady looks amazing but unless you’re heading to a nightclub you are never going to pull … Read More...
Pinup Calendar For Crafters
A bunch of ladies in Amsterdam took it upon themselves to create their very own Pin up Calendar for crafty woman around the world. For 18 Euros you too can ogle at this manly man doing naughty things. No not … Read More...
It’s okay if your sewing isn’t perfect
One of my personal sewing rules is that I never rip out a seam more than a twice. If I can’t get it right in three tries, then it’s just going to have to stay imperfect. And that’s okay. Imperfection … Read More...
Project Notebook: Swirly Sqaure
The last week has been a lot about a lot of different works in progress, and one of them’s a bit of a secret so I don’ have that much to show but I can show you the beginning, as … Read More...
Project: Masculine Valentine Card
It’s sometimes a challenge to make masculine cards, isn’t it? For Valentine’s Day you probably don’t want to send your guy a card covered in flowers, unless he loves to garden, so try themes like sports, the outdoors or hobbies, … Read More...