We love the slow cooker
and we love tacos. This is the perfect meal during the week. It would also make a great meal for Super Bowl Sunday to go along with all the appetizers. The best thing about this … Read More...
Freebie: Robot Digital Stamp
Making cards for guys (adults or boys) can be hard sometimes, so many stamps are flowers and fluffy things 🙂 Here’s a great solution, a robot! Even big guys like robots (I know my geeky husband does), right? Sign up … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls gymnastic shorts
Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a pair of girl’s gymnastic shorts. The short stretchy shorts are made to be worn over a leotard for gymnastic or dance class. They’re not hard at all to make, … Read More...
DIY Valentine’s Day branch tree
Brittany of “the house that Lars built” loves decorating for the holidays; but likes to keep it natural. She used branches and tons of hearts and little birds. As you can see she has it in a pristine white container … Read More...
Review: Horrible Histories Barmy Britain
Fun Fact: Did you know that the first Horrible History books were published over 20 years ago?
Published in 1993 by the Scholastic brand, The Terrible Tudors and The Awful Egyptians, were an instant hit. They described British history … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Mardi Gras mask
The Scrap Shoppe Blog shows how you can make a Mardi Gras mask, with no sewing required. It is impossible to be too over-the-top with Mardi Gras costumes, so go wild with sparkly and shiny costume fabrics, sequins or fur … Read More...
Use Some Variegated Yarn in This Slip Stitch Cowl
Knitting a cowl is a great way to use a small quantity of yarn, and it’s a little more fun than knitting a scarf. Blogger purl3agony recently came up with a cowl pattern that’s great for using a variegated yarn, … Read More...
40+ Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
Are you putting together your shopping list for the big game on Sunday? Here are some healthy recipes from appetizers to desserts that you may want to browse through before you go out. Although, I make exceptions to the healthy … Read More...
How to make a playdough mold
We all have stuff that maybe is vintage or not available anymore that it would be fun to have a bunch of to using in projects. Did you you know you could simply head into the kitchen and whip up … Read More...
Intimate Super Bowl Party Ideas
Not every Super Bowl party has to be super in size. If you’re hosting a get-together to watch the big game with just a few close friends or relatives, you can scale down the quantity but scale up the quality … Read More...
Free Sewing project: Vintage 1950s hostess apron
You can make a 1950s style hostess apron out of just 1 yard of fabric. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a free vintage project sheet at the Pattern Patter blog for making one. You could make this an all-vintage project … Read More...
9 Crafts For Your 18″ American Girl Dolls
If you have a little girl in your home, you have probably heard of the popularity of the 18″ American Girl Dolls
. There are so many to choose from that you can have them look almost exactly like your … Read More...
Cool DIY Craft Room Tables
I have currently been in the market for finding the perfect craft table, namely a sewing table, and it has not been an easy task. I have searched high and low for something that would work well for me and … Read More...
Some Great Reasons to Knit Socks — What Are Yours?
I’m a little obsessed with knit socks right now. It’s winter, and they are the best thing ever for keeping your feet cozy.
But I also just want to knit a bunch of socks. I have a pair on the … Read More...
DIY Leather and Lace Bracelet
This leather and lace bracelet is a true contrast of materials. It also sound’s kinda kinky kinda 50 shades of grey but that could just be me. I think this is a great bracelet and a even better use of … Read More...
DIY Valentine’s Day Nails
Are you tired of spending a small fortune on salon manicures for Valentine’s Day? Do you want to add a personal touch to your holiday look without breaking the bank? If so, then DIY Valentine’s Day nails might be the … Read More...
Free Patterns – Quick Crochet Projects
Whether you just need a little project to finish in between a big WIP or you need a quick handmade gift. This round-up of 17 quick crochet projects is a great collection created by Daisy Cottage Designs. The coasters and … Read More...
Free pattern: Poncho shirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has just added another project to my must-sew list. It’s her Poncho Shirt, a long drapey top that’s perfect paired with leggings or skinnies. She shares the free pattern and a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Winner of the DIY Crush giveaway
The winner of our giveaway of 5 free downloads from DIY Crush is…
Superstitches, who said, “Loved the quilt patterns by Cloth Parcel-especially the seaside cottage one.”
Congratulations, Superstitches! Have fun with your free downloads! And I agree, the Seaside … Read More...
Kids Craft – Fingerprint Heart Ornaments
This is an adorable craft that would make a great gift for parents or grandparents! Jen, from The Mad House, explains how easy it is to make these heart-shaped ornaments. She also shares a recipe for making white clay using … Read More...