Over the weekend I saw this fun post from Love Knitting about the reactions people commonly have when you tell them you knit.
Of course the first is “can you knit me something?” The answer is no, of course.… Read More...
Giveaway: My New Book
I’m celebrating this week because my latest book has just been released (the technical release day is Wednesday, but my publisher is showing it as in stock).
It’s called Colorwork Knitting
, and it features five different kinds of colorwork:… Read More...
Egg, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Pizza Peeps
You can say yes to having Peeps for breakfast, when you serve up this breakfast pizza shaped like a Peep. I wish we were going to be home for Easter, cause I would try to find this pan and surprise … Read More...
7 Cute Polymer Clay Charms
Looking for some cute little charms to make for a fun project? These 7 Fimo polymer clay charms are so adorable that you will have a hard time passing them up. Take a look and see if any of them … Read More...
And the Winner is………….
Congrats to Linda Biedermann, you’re the winner of the Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit giveaway! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
And thanks to everyone who entered. Check back next month, we’ll be giving away the Paper Pumpkin … Read More...
19 Projects to Make With Easter Eggs
Did you get your Easter eggs colored over the weekend? We are planning to do ours in the next few days, but if you are looking for something out of the ordinary this year, look at this post for some … Read More...
Easter Wreath – The Modern Version
So you might recall that last week we featured this pastel wreath.
Whilst the wreath pattern was warmly welcomed, my reference to it be a “Granny” style was not. For those of you who actually agreed that the pastels … Read More...
Sick Bucket – Prep for Gastro, Flu and Viruses with this ready to grab Sick Bucket.
What’s inside your kids sick bucket (before the vomit)?
Do you have one? Are you prepared or are you more of an in-the-middle-of-the-night-scrambler type of parent?
As soon as I think my kids are getting sick, I go around my … Read More...
DIY Paskris Easter Tree
This DIY Paskris Easter Tree is stunningly beautiful and amazingly colourful. Those two reasons alone are enough reason to make this decoration for Easter but would you like to know a little more about this Swedish tradition? Here is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Egg Box
Here’s a big project – an Easter Egg box with springy scene on it. The video tutorial is pretty good and the final project is great looking. Obviously the same technique could be used to make any “egg boxes”. The … Read More...
Amazing Detailed Coffee Pot Terrarium
How amazing is this coffee pot terrarium?
Enid, of A Charming Project created this using mini air plants, white sand, moss, rocks and of course, a small coffee pot.
But for fully appreciating the detail that has gone into making … Read More...
Project: Elephant Shaker Card
How sweet is this elephant card for JJ Bolton? Shakers cards are so much fun to make and I love the twist JJ added by just having one small section of the card be a shaker, so cute! She’s sharing … Read More...
DIY Play Dough Surprise Eggs
If your children are fascinated by the YouTube videos of mysterious hands (you don’t see the face, only hear the voice) opening surprise filled eggs, you will definitely want to check out this DIY tutorial shared by Anna, from The … Read More...
DIY Clay and Copper Fridge Magnets
This is a gorgeous combo of both clay and copper (two trending styles in the craft world) that Portia from Makery used to make these simple but stylish fridge magnets!
Portia says: “I think I may have fallen in love … Read More...
Tutorial | Springtime Greeting Card
Deb Duty does it again with another adorable card made using Lawn Fawn stamps & dies. This time she used the Gleeful gardens set, to make a card that says all things spring! I wish the snails in my garden … Read More...
Recycled soda bottle apple shaped teacher gift boxes
If you have kids in school than I bet you need teacher gifts or if you, yourself take a class wouldn’t the teacher get a kick out of getting this cute apple shaped gift made from recycled soda bottles? You … Read More...
How to make mini felt ducks
Laura of bugs and fishes has these adorable mini felt ducks just in time for Easter. She has a book out called super cute felt animals and is sharing of free tutorial you can mix-and-match with the projects from her … Read More...
Make Your Own Compost Bin
If you love to garden, and love to do anything to maximize your efforts while doing so, then building and using a compost bin is by far, one of the best things you can do. Not only are you reducing … Read More...
Breakfast Casserole
What a great brunch idea for Easter morning. I think I might even save this recipe for our breakfast for dinner nights. Great for a busy Monday night meal, you put it together Sunday and then put it in the … Read More...
How To Pom Pom Stitch
Pom pom edging is trend right now and you don’t need to feel left out.
This tutorial by Once Upon a Pink Moon is perfect for adding a little “modern” twist to your blankets and Afghans.