Rachel Denbow shared this on the A Beautiful Mess blog (one of my favorite DIY Lifestyle blogs) and I just had to share it here! Woven projects were all the rage last year and they haven’t stopped. I think this … Read More...
Top 5 Posts for the Week
Welcome to another weekly round-up of this week’s top posts! This is the chance for you to catch up on what was posted on the blog over the last seven days in case you missed anything. Here we go!
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… Read More...Sweet and Salty S’mores
Once in a while I crave a salty snack and a sweet snack. I usually don’t combine the two, because I don’t usually have items that would necessarily go together. I have found my solution, plus who can resist another … Read More...
Tip: Organizing Embossing Folders
If you’re like me you’ve got loads of plastic embossing folders and maybe also like me you have a hard time keeping track of and storing all those folders as well. Just like Shaunte over at Crafts Unleashed I tried … Read More...
Spicy Crab Dip and Homemade Parmesan Crackers
I’ve been posting a lot of heavy foods for Super Bowl Sunday, but here is one that is a little lighter and the ladies can keep for themselves. This would be great for book club night with a glass of … Read More...
Download Free Rainbow Party Printables
This free printable party pack is perfect for a child’s rainbow or art themed birthday party, but could also be used for an adult celebration if desired. Pair with assorted colors of dollar store tableware and you have a quick, … Read More...
Tutorial: PUL backed potty training pants
If you’ve got a child who is potty training, these PUL backed training pants might be what you need. Heather from It’s a Long Story shows how to make them. She starts with a purchased pair of training pants and … Read More...
Tutorial: Double pocket eyeglass case
Jillian from Jilly shares a tutorial for making a double pocket eyeglass pouch. That’s one pocket for your eyeglasses and another for your sunglasses, both in the same convenient pouch. Or, if you don’t wear eyeglasses, you could use that … Read More...
Attic Storage Solutions & Safety Tips
Do you have storage space in your attic that you utilize? A lot of older homes have large attic spaces that provide ideal space for storing seasonal and rarely used items. However, if you are planning to use your attic, … Read More...
Free pattern: Mitered receiving blanket
Whip up a soft and cuddly quilt in time for baby’s arrival with this quick and easy project. Annette of Quilted Sunshine used a beautiful shade of blue Minkee for the center, then surrounded it with a coordinating flannel print. … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Paddington Bear softie, with his hat and coat
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern for a Paddington Bear
softie, including his signature coat and hat. Paddington is made from a soft minky fur so he’s super sweet and snuggly. His coat and hat are made from … Read More...
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
I tend to do a lot of baking in the winter! It helps to warm up the house and it can be miserable and depressing outside, so I bake my own sunshine. These cookies can be made anytime, but they … Read More...
Toadstool Pincushion
How cute is this toadstool pincushion. Perfectly whimsy and suitable for any fairyland. The tutorial comes with amazingly easy to follow pictures that will guide you into fairy land. Full tutorial and patterns here.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery… Read More...
Honestly WTF Amazing Bracelets
Honestly WTF jewelry tutorials are amazing, the photographic work is to die for. I headed over to her blog to look for a project to feature and I just couldn’t come to a decision I needed to create a roundup … Read More...
Lush Copycat Recipes
A few years ago I was contacted by lush and asked to remove the words Lush from this copycat tutorial on our sister site. I did remove it from the title but I still love to try and copy their … Read More...
Free Pattern – Bike Bunting
If I had a vintage bike, then I would definitely have a basket and would be required by the “law of crafting” to have this amazingly cute bunting. Of course the bunting is only half the story in this picture. … Read More...
Project: Friends Forever Tag
This pretty tag has such a cool chevron embellishment and guess what it’s made of? Photo corners…how clever is that?!? The Scrapbook Adhesives blog shows how to line up alternating black and white photo corners for a unique embellishment, click … Read More...
Minion Valentine Box
So, you might be thinking, “Hey, I thought Minions were yellow!?”… But, who are we to say they can’t turn pink when their job is to collect Valentine’s Day cards?
This lovely looking minion was made from a 2-liter soft … Read More...
Tutorial: Serape blanket pillow
Rachel from Fifty Two Weekends of DIY shows how you can make a throw pillow out of a serape blanket. You can often find these blankets at thrift stores and estate sales. Turning it into a pillow is an easy … Read More...
The Crafty Bride’s Guide To Over 100 DIY Wedding Projects
Are you a bride-to-be who loves the idea of adding a personal touch to your wedding decor? If you’re eager to dive into DIY projects and save some money in the process, you’ve come to the right place. With this … Read More...