Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Nap In A Bag. Its a large drawstring bag that holds a blanket and a small pillow. The blanket is made of a soft fleece, bound at the edges with a cotton print. … Read More...
8 Disappearing Quilt Patterns
Are you looking for a new quilting challenge? Then why not try your hand at disappearing quilt patterns? These unique quilts are a great way to exercise your creative skills and make something truly unique that will last for years … Read More...
Banana Cream Pie Dip
I always forget about sweet tasting dips. This however has me rethinking party dip ideas. Great dessert idea too! You can satisfy your sweet tooth, even after a big meal. I never seem to leave room for dessert, which is … Read More...
Easy Patio Ideas You Can DIY
The Summer months bring about late and warmer nights spend lounging and relaxing. If you have a space you have been wanting to spruce up and turn into a nice patio area, this post will give you some great ideas … Read More...
10 Tricks To Tighten Your Skin After Weightloss
No one tells you about the leftover saggy bits after you drop kilos do they? Even the most beautiful woman have their secrets too. No one is perfect just remember that. Some of us can get away with tucking it … Read More...
More Fun Knitting Patterns for Spring
I hope that spring has started to make its appearance wherever you are if you happen to be in the Northern Hemisphere, and if it hasn’t maybe we can rush it along by knitting some great spring projects. We recently … Read More...
Tips for topstitching like a boss
Topstitching is like the icing on a sewing project. When done well, it creates a clean, polished finish. But if your stitch lines are wavy or the stitches uneven, it’ll be obvious. Heather from The Sewing Loft has some tips … Read More...
Tip: Coloring Texture Paste
Texture paste is a great product to use with stencils, when applied with a pallet knife over the stencil it gives not only the shape of the stenciled design but also depth and texture. But this paste usually comes in … Read More...
Have Fun with Jell-Doh
Making and playing with Play dough is always a great way to entertain kids and help pass the time. Not only can it be used for fun, you can use it as part of many different lesson plans. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather diaper clutch
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a leather diaper clutch that’s sleek and sophisticated. It’s easy to make, requiring just two straight seams and a snap. This would make a great gift for a new parent. Or, … Read More...
Mother’s Day Gift Idea | Geometric Heart Poster
Give your mom or another mother your “heart” this year, by making them this geometric heart poster. You can make one out of colored paper, patterned scrapbook paper or maybe a treasured photo of you and your mom. Frame before … Read More...
DIY Pineapple Night Light
Isn’t this hand made pineapple night light so so cute? Elsie, one of my FAVORITE DIY craft and lifestyle bloggers shared this tutorial on her blog, A Beautiful Mess.
She shares a simple video tutorial showing you how she created … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Terry cloth towel swimsuit cover-up
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a terry cloth towel wrap. It would make a great swimsuit cover-up to wear to the beach or pool this summer!
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Freebie | Printable Gift Tag for Mother’s Day
I love this idea for a Mother’s Day gift with a difference. Moms who love to cook, will love to receive a jar of citrus and herb seasoning salt. The post from Five and One shares the recipe and instructions, … Read More...
Earth Day Cake Pops
Cake pops are one of those magical treats that give you just the right amount of sweetness without overindulging. At least, that’s how I like to think of them! Personally, I’m not a huge cake lover, so a single, perfectly-sized … Read More...
Free pattern Little girl’s purse
Virginia from Fynes Designs shares a free pattern for this pretty little girl’s purse. It has the shape and details of a grown-up shoulder bag, but this one is sized small just for little girls. It has a curved top … Read More...
Darth Vader and Hipster Cat – free patterns
These are for the kids in your life. Decorate their room with a menacing Darth Vader or a cool Hipster Cat. The patterns are a free download offered at Shwin&Shwin, by generous blogger Shauna. Along with the patterns, she walks … Read More...
Rainforest Cookies
Here is another recipe that can be made with the kids, while they learn the importance of protecting and appreciating our environment we currently live in. These cookies have ingredients that you are able to find in the rainforest. The … Read More...
Ikea Hacks For Your Kitchen
By now, you have probably heard about, and possibly even visited the big blue store know as Ikea. There are so many different options for you home there, and just about everything is at a fairly decent price and what … Read More...
10 Easy Hairstyles for School Girls
My hair styles for myself mainly (always) consist of pony tails and occasionally a bun. So naturally I torture my daughter by doing the same to her.
Actually I do have this side plait thing going when I want to … Read More...