I have been fortunate enough to have only one bout of ear infection with my two children (touch wood). I had never heard of this remedy but next time myself or my child is wriggling in pain I will definitely … Read More...
Free Pattern – New Years Eve Fascinator
Can’t find the right fascinator for your New Years Eve party? Then how about making your own. By making your own you get total control of design and color scheme. The pattern and tutorial for this Fascinator can be found … Read More...
Project: Fancy Floral Post It Note Box
Check out this fancy box to hold your Post It Notes! Kathy By Design has dimension and directions for cutting and folding the box base, decorating it inside and outside with stamping and pattern papers as well as detailed instructions … Read More...
Knit Birds from Berroco
Fans of Berroco Yarns got a great surprise in their email boxes recently when the company sent a cute little pattern collection of knit birds.
I don’t want to share the direct links here but you can see the newsletter … Read More...
Easy Party Poppers Tutorial
These amusing party poppers are easy to make and fun to use. They are constructed using a toilet paper roll
, colorful tissue paper, and ribbon — or, if you prefer, you can close the ends using washi tape like … Read More...
I’m hosting The Daily Seam today!
I’m spending my Christmas Eve around the house wrapped up in a warm pair of jammies. I’m ALSO spending my Christmas Eve over at The Daily Seam, where I’m your guest host today! I’ve got a day full of … Read More...
The Best Pinterest Accounts For Wedding Planning
If you have not heard of Pinterest, then I’m sorry, but you have been living under a rock. Seriously, it has got to be one of the best sites for keeping all of your ideas organized into one area and … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Christmas Wrapping Paper & Tags
This one is for the super last minute among you. Or maybe you have that one last gift and ran out of supplies? As long as you have blank paper and your printer is full of ink, these freebies will … Read More...
Freebie | The Better Winter Blues Collection
I’ll take these winter blues any day! With a hefty dose of gold and pink thrown in, this Winter Blues collection from Craft a Doodle Doo is luxurious and luscious. It will surely help to chase away the doldrums during … Read More...
Freebie | City Sidewalks Printable Christmas Gift Tags
It’s the final stretch towards Christmas now! Are you still wrapping? Maybe even making that last batch of cookies? Add a homemade look to your gifts with these free printable gift tags. They were made using the City Sidewalks digital … Read More...
Crochet Body Suit Onesie For Men
If, my previous post on Crochet Shorts for men tickled your fancy, then this crochet Body suit would take it even further.
Described by the same Etsy artist who brought you those shorts, this body suit:
… Read More...“Body-suit, jump-suit, “ONESIE”–call it
Craft Trends to look for in 2015
Christmas is almost here and 2015 is just around the corner! Pretty soon we’ll be making new years resolutions, Either towards your life or towards your crafting. I wanted to showcase some of the things I think will be trendy … Read More...
Technique: Polished Stone Background
Using inks, alcohol and a stencil you can make a lovely “polished stone” background for your cards. Learn more about this technique over on the Prickley Pear stamps blog.
-Heather
Free Quilting Block patterns: Snowman 1 and 2
These cheerful little guys are the creation of Carol Doak and were meant for cards or ornaments. But their small stature (finished size 3″ square quilt block), makes them perfect for using on clothing. Her paper pieced patterns boast two … Read More...
Elf Spaghetti
As mentioned before, I love the movie “Elf” and we watch it every year on Christmas Eve. I cringe every time he takes that big bite of spaghetti with the maple syrup added. I’m not sure this one is any … Read More...
Free pattern: Aviator style Santa hat and scarf
Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shares a free pattern for this aviator style Santa hat and scarf. The aviator goggle applique and aviator hat earflaps are fitting additions to a hat worn by man who spends every Christmas eve … Read More...
Felt Christmas Tree Tutorial
Let’s Eat Grandpa is hosted by Cori and she lives with her husband outside of Sacramento, CA. She made this darling little Christmas tree out of felt squares she cut with a rotary cutter. She has a supply list, tools … Read More...
Grinch Kabobs For a Christmas Holiday Snack
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I have a lot to do today and tomorrow morning! I’m blaming the weather! It is the first time in a very long time that we will have 50 degrees and a green Christmas. I am … Read More...
3 things to know about sewing Lycra or Spandex
Amy from Sews n Bows shares three things to know before you sew on Lycra or Spandex
. The stretchy fabric is often used for activewear or swimwear. You can sew it on your home machine, but you’ll have to … Read More...
Money Gift Idea – How to make a Money Christmas tree lot
I know giving gift cards is super popular but this idea for creating a Christmas tree lot out of dollar bills crates a decoration in addition to a fun way to give money. Pop on over to the blog Kim … Read More...