Last weekend was the Craft and Hobby Associations mega show in Anaheim, California. It’s a huge show for the top crafting brands and retailers where all of the brands show off their new products and retailers can place orders for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Crazy Socks leg warmers
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a pair of Crazy Socks leg warmers. She made them for her daughter to wear on crazy sock dress up days at a scout event. Her Crazy … Read More...
CHA Report | Armchair Attendee at Right Side Up
The Winter 2015 Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) Trade Show has just ended, and once again Vivian Masket is treating us to her thoughts as an Armchair Attendee. This time she highlights a major trend that she has spotted in … Read More...
Scrapbooking Article | How to Find the Right Memory Keeping System for You
One of the things many people are thinking about as a new year starts, is how to approach memory keeping. If you are trying to figure out your approach to scrapbooking, or documenting your life this year, head on over … Read More...
How To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries Tutorial
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, you will always see roses and chocolate covered strawberries. Both items can be very expensive around Valentine’s. I know never to expect roses for Valentine’s Day, I might be surprised with some the day … Read More...
Tutorial: Bohemian ribbon throw pillow
This Bohemian-inspired ribbon pillow is absolutely gorgeous. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit created it and she shares a tutorial showing how you can make one too. You’ll need lots of strips of pretty ribbons. You may have some already as … Read More...
Oreo Frogs
I don’t know why, but I just can’t help but smile looking at these cute frogs! Add a little candy heart
and they would be adorable for Valentine’s Day. Plus, it would be a fun treat to make with the … Read More...
Valentine Lovebirds Clothespin Puppets
Megan Andersen of “eHow” shows us how to make these darling Lovebirds Clothespin Puppets. These are not something you will find in the store, so get out your felt and give them a try for your sweetie. Just click on … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid lined faux fur scarf
Plaid and faux fur are both trending this season, so it makes sense to put them together in a project. Vivian of Vivileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew showing how you can make a plaid lined faux fur … Read More...
Make Your Own Customized Twister Party Game
I’m not nearly flexible enough for Twister these days, but I used to love the game when I was younger. To make this party classic fit the color scheme for your event, check out this tutorial for how to make … Read More...
Giveaway: Paper Lamp kit and a copy of the book Playing With Pop-ups
Today I have a fun giveaway that includes a paper lamp kit and a copy of the book Playing With Pop-ups both by Helen Hiebert. Leave a comment in today’s post by January 23, 2015 and you will be in … Read More...
How to make a faux enamel ware compost bucket
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I have a few pieces of enamel ware and I love the look of it. It never occurred to me that you could make it, well faux make the look of it. Thanks to Carolyn for sending in a link … Read More...
How to Turn a Sweater into a V-Neck
I love V-neck sweaters, though I think I’ve knit more crew necks, a lot of the sweaters I buy are V-necks. Maybe it’s just because the patterns I tend to be drawn toward don’t happen to be V-necks.
The good … Read More...
Meatball Sub on a Stick
After cooking all week, I don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen on the weekends. There are some days during the week, I don’t feel like cooking. I think these might make the menu this weekend and … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled bat mat
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can create an upcycled bath mat. The outside is all cute new fabric, but the inside is made from an old towel. The towel inside will absorb the drips as you get out … Read More...
8 Kid-Friendly Party Games for a Valentine’s Day Festive Party
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and friendship, and what better way to do that than with a festive party? If you’re planning a Valentine’s Day party for kids, it’s important to have a variety of fun and … Read More...
Craft Room Storage Solutions
Finding appropriate and functional storage solutions for our craft room is not always an easy task. We need our products to be close at hand, yet visible (so we don’t forget what we have), and beautiful as well. We found … Read More...
DIY Wooden Bead Necklace
This Wooden bead necklace is a true statement Piece. You could also re create it using coloured beads or different stains for a earthy look. The full tutorial for this necklace can be found here at Abeautifulmess.com.
Chai Latte Soap
Sometimes its more about the presentation than the actual soap. I just had to feature this tutorial not just for the soap recipe but the adorable way of packaging it. This would be a great gift for coffee loving crazy … Read More...
Free Baby Shower Patterns
Check out this round-up of Baby themed patterns. These patterns are perfect for a baby shower gift or market stall. The bunny would be adorable for an Easter gift too. Full round-up with all the links can be found over … Read More...