OK, let me warn you BEFORE you click. If you do not like profanity then do NOT click this link. Shannon from Shannon’s kitchen gives a very down to earth low down explanation on Coconut oil
. Her opening line … Read More...
DIY – Yarn Coffee Cup
If you haven’t already seen these then you are going to love it! Use your favourite yarn scraps to create a Yarn Coffee mug. Pick up a DIY Decorating coffee travel mug from a discount store and instead of letting … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro phone pouch
Linda from Novice Beginnings shares a tutorial for making this cute cell phone pouch. It has a long strap so you can carry it like a purse. Or, use the hook to attach it to a tote bag. You could … Read More...
Freebie: Donkey Valentine Digi
HEE HAW! How sweet is this vintage Valentine image?! You can download this cute donkey digital stamp for free over at The Graphics Fairy.
-Heather
Make Your Own Kinetic Sand
I do believe that kinetic sand
was one of the big sellers this past holiday season. I know I bought a couple of boxes to pull out when my grandkids come to visit. Did your household get any? I also … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt sock matching game
Rebecca from Hugs Are Fun! shares a tutorial for making a child’s felt sock matching game. In it are 6 sets of felt sock shapes done up in bright colors and with crazy designs. There are also clothespins painted with … Read More...
Make Your Own Boutonniere
Wedding flowers is one area in which you can easily spend some money. Fresh flowers are not cheap and to pay a florist to arrange them, can get to be a little pricey. If you are willing to do a … Read More...
Etsy Shop Feature- theloopholenova
Today’s etsy shop feature is the shop The Loophole. Here’s a little bit about The Loophole and the people behind it (info from their etsy shop):
“Once upon a time, there was a girl who did all sorts of … Read More...
How-To: Journal Cover
Here’s another project that has multiple elements. The journal cover has a lovely watercolour effect painted in and the tutorial covers how to construct the cover. The design is sweet and clever. You could obviously alter the paint work to … Read More...
Two ways you can help Libby
Libby Lehman, renowned quilter and teacher, has suffered a health crisis requiring a long recovery. With mounting medical bills, fellow quilters want to help her out. Moda released fabric line, Community, where all proceeds from its purchase goes to … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Cupid Kabobs
During the holidays, we are okay with letting more sweets in the house than normal. But we also try to make sure that there are some healthy alternatives to counter the extra sweets. This is a great snack after school … Read More...
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Bowl
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...