here’s hoping all you scrapbookers had a wonderful Christmas with lots of scrappy goodness wrapped under the tree. We’ll get back to business as usual on the blog tomorrow, but for today enjoy this funny scrapbooking video to the tune … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater napkin rings, no sewing required
Carolyn from Homework shows how you can make napkin rings out of an old sweater, no sewing required. You’ll only need small pieces of the sweater (3″ strips) to make the napkin rings, so this would be a good use … Read More...
Wedding Invitation Trends
There are so many options to choose from when looking into wedding invitations. The possibilities are nearly endless and because of so it can get very overwhelming when trying to decide on what you want. If you tend to favor … Read More...
DIY Painted Floral Vine Shoes
Jolene from Crafty Super Mom (love her blog name!) shared the tutorial for this pair of hand painted shoes on her blog.
I paint and sell shoes in my etsy shop, so I have a soft spot for painted … Read More...
Tutorial: Silver Foil and a Little Magic
First: the effect from ripple blade cuts ALWAYS looks like rick rack to me. Second: one of the great things about polymer clay and jewellery making is the option of making fabulously custom findings and beads or mixed finding beads … Read More...
Style Me Quick – DIY Gold Maxi
This Maxi skirt is sure to get you out of a bingle if you’re still throwing things onto your wardrobe floor trying to find something to wear. Jump out of your rut and into a fabric store and grab some … Read More...
Coffee Chocolate Smoothies
Here is a great idea for make ahead smoothies. You can create these smoothie cups ahead of time, freeze and store them until you are ready to make your smoothie. You just add these cups to some liquid in a … Read More...
Project: Sympathy Card with Stamped Border
It’s not always easy when you have to send a sympathy card but it’s important to let someone know you are thinking of them during a difficult time. You can find a video tutorial for making this lovely sympathy card … Read More...
5 Healthy, Warm Salads
There are some days I just don’t feel like eating anything but a salad. In the winter, you need something with a little more substance to fuel you during the cold. Plus, a cold salad in the winter isn’t quite … Read More...
Plan a Quick Fondue Party
I love fondue! It’s easy to prepare, fun to eat, and relatively inexpensive — all the things I look for in party food! I think this fondue party idea from Kojo Designs is super cute. Her party is actually for … Read More...
Free pattern: Boys pajama pants with ankle cuffs, plus a fox applique
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for little boys pajama pants with ankle cuffs. They’re made from flannel, with soft knit for the waistband and cuffs. The ankle cuffs will help keep them from riding up when … Read More...
7 Festive New Year’s Treat
We stay home and celebrate New Year’s Eve with our daughter. It’s usually freezing cold and we aren’t into going out drinking anymore. Plus, there are some years that we don’t make it till midnight. I think last year I … Read More...
Tutorial: Labeled canvas laundry bins
Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of labeled canvas laundry bins. They’re made from home decor weight fabric on the outside, and lined with muslin. They label theirs as “wash” and “dry clean”. I make a point of … Read More...
Baby Boy Nursery Inspirations
Are you trying to find some great ideas for decorating a nursery for a baby boy? Maybe you are expecting a little one of your own, or have a grandchild on the way, or maybe your are just helping a … Read More...
DIY – Kids Firework Ring
The kids shouldn’t feel left out from all the glitz and glamour of New Years Eve with this easy to make sparkle ring. The kids will have loads of fun making it as well as wearing it. For the full … Read More...
DIY – Confetti Crown
Do you want to feel like a princess on New Year’s Eve but don’t have the budget like one? Then create this DIY confetti crown to celebrate and bring in the New Year. It’s kinda a cute and glam at … Read More...
Free Pattern – Wristlets
I am going to take you on a little journey for this free pattern. You see Dada’s place is the creater of the amazing color combination and photo above and you HAVE to go visit her blog because the crochet … Read More...
Style Me Quick – New Year’s Eve Dress Up
What’s your New Year’s Eve Style? Is it glitter glam or stylish and chic? Or are you like me and aim for comfort, I like to dress up, I love dresses I just don’t like them on me LOL. … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Calendar
Get ready for 2015 with a cute hand stamped calendar for your desk. Yuki shares 12 different page ideas, one for each month, making stamped scenes with stamps from Lawn Fawn. Find photos of each one over on the Lawnscaping … Read More...
DIY Bowtie Pasta Garland
If you are looking for a fast and fancy decoration to make for your New Year’s eve party, perhaps this gold glitter garland will fit the bill. All you need to make this simple, yet stunning, room accent is some … Read More...