A tasty assortment of appetizers is a must for a successful New Year’s Eve party. If you’re looking for a few new recipes to try, check out this slideshow from Better Homes & Gardens. There are suggestions to fit … Read More...
How to make a coffee pod confetti popper
Coffee pods are the latest recycled item that crafters can get their creative on with and come up with fun and decorative projects. Stephanie sent in a link to the blog The Tip Toe Fairy where there is a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 types of pockets
I am a pocket girl. I NEED to have my pockets to hold my keys and phone and other whatnot I seem to carry around with me. If a sewing pattern doesn’t include pockets, it’s easy enough to add them … Read More...
10 Quick Appetizer Recipes For Your New Year’s Party
Whether you are planning your own celebration for ringing in the new year, or have been invited to be a part of one, you will most likely be supplying some type of food for snacking. If you are a bit … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric countdown chain
Gemia from Phat Quarters shows how you can make a fabric chain to count down the hours till the New Year. Her tutorial is a guest post at On The Cutting Floor. I love her fabric chain idea! You can … Read More...
Using Everyday Objects In Different Ways
We all have items in our homes that we use every day. Things like lightbulbs, medicine bottles, food containers and etc. Well, have you ever wondered how many different ways you can repurpose those items to be used in different … Read More...
DIY Tutorial – Layered Feather Earrings
Are you planning on being a free spirit in 2015? Then you’re going to need these layered feather earrings made out of paper. I really love the gold and color contrast. For the full tutorial check here.
UK CrafftSellers Magazine 50% Discount
Imagine a magazine dedicated to selling your crafts. This UK based magazine is on-sale and 50% off. Start your New Year by learning the tricks of the trade and turn your hobby into a business. Subscribe here.
Style Me Quick – SimplyBridal Isn’t just for weddings
You might recall my post a few weeks ago on the End of Year sale over at Simplybridal.com. What you don’t know is that they sent me out a new party dress of my choice. It took me over … Read More...
Style Me Quick – 25 Ways to make your heels fit before tomorrow night
So you have your outfit all planned and just needed that amazing pair of shoes to go with it right? You know the pair of shoes you only JUST found at the last minute and now have no time to … Read More...
Cute Knits for Kiddos
There are so many cute knitting patterns out there for kids, it makes me wish I could spend all my days just knitting for my girl (she thinks all I do all day is sit around and knit and sew; … Read More...
Learning to Use Scissors with Play Dough
It seems like some of the most popular posts here are related to play dough. While most are great recipes you can use to make your own play dough, this posts gives you an idea you can use with all … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered skirt for an 18″ doll
This tiered skirt would make a pretty addition to a doll’s wardrobe. Ula here from Lulu & Celeste guest blogs at Fleece Fun with a tutorial showing how to make one. It has two tiers of ruffles, and a flat … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fleece arm warmers
Our Peaceful Planet shares a free pattern for making a pair of easy fleece arm warmers. They cover your arms and hands like a pair of long gloves, but the fingers and thumbs are left open so you can have … Read More...
WordPress Plugins for Bloggers
Hey bloggers and shop owners! Do you use wordpress? WordPress is really great for bloggers and site owners but it can also be overwhelming! Stephanie wrote up a blog post containing WordPress plug-in suggestions for creative bloggers & Etsy… Read More...
Scrapbooking Tip | Reuse Old Christmas Cards
Stop! Before you throw out those Christmas cards, take a look at this neat way of reusing them. All you need is a shaped punch. I bet you have a few of those right? I Try DIY shows how you … Read More...
4 Free Printable Calendars for 2015
Just in time for the new year, get a head start on being organized with these four free printable 2015 calendars. Each is a uniquely different style, so you’re sure to find one to suit you. Use to track family … Read More...
Tutorial: Air Dry Roses
These lovely rose pieces are made with air dry Deco Clay. Many of the pieces I’ve seen Deco used for are absolutely fabulous florals. The tutorial for these pieces is in Russian but here is a translated link to browse. … Read More...
Bacon Spinach Blossoms
This was sent for the holidays, but you could definitely have it any time you need an appetizer. I hear if you have bacon in one of your appetizers, you can’t go wrong. Obviously, you could make it without the … Read More...
Free pattern: 1-hour Reversible Tote
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a free pattern for making this reversible tote. The simple pattern can be made in just 1 hour! You can make it from two coordinating quilting weight cottons. The handles are made from contrast bias … Read More...