I bet I had you at bacon?! It wouldn’t be a party without at least one item with bacon. Okay, maybe not all of you will agree with me. I will have some healthier options, but right now it is … Read More...
Make Shaped Crescent Appetizers for Your New Year’s Party
If you’re looking for adorable New Year’s appetizers, these 2015 crescent dippers certainly fit the bill. They are made with Pillsbury™ Crescent Recipe Creations™ refrigerated seamless dough sheets, so the prep time is minimal. Visit Pillsbury.com for the instructions.
Tutorial: Repurposed sweater tote
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can create a chic winter tote out of an old sweater. I’m loving how the houndstooth design looks on the one she made! Cable knit would also … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Pendleton scrap quilt
Strong, vibrant and warm are some adjectives I’d use to describe this quilt. The talent behind Nifty Quilts blog made it from pieces of cut up Pendleton blankets she received from a friend. The finished patchwork now belongs to her … Read More...
Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe
What time is it? Time to start thinking about appetizers for New Year’s Eve and maybe even early prep for Super Bowl Sunday? Who doesn’t like mozzarella sticks? These can be enjoyed by all and really anytime. Watching a movie, … Read More...
Storage Solutions For Pots & Pans
When it comes to organizing your kitchen, there are just some areas that are hard to keep in order. These ideas from Home Storage Solutions 101 will give you some great motivation to try some different ways to store your … Read More...
New Year’s Resolutions – The ones you should make
Another year is about to pass and like most people, we are wishing it farewell!
Hoping that next year will be better or at the very least different. I don’t think most of us have actually had a crappy year … Read More...
Jewelry Project For The New Year
Let’s make some crafting resolutions for 2015. I found this roundup from another year but unless you completed it all it’s still going to be worthy of a mention. Start by planning out your crafting schedule. How much time will … Read More...
Interview with Satsuma Street
Cross-stitching.com interviewed Jody Rice from Satsumastreet in this interesting snapshot article. What do you do when you can’t find a design yourself well I guess you start your own company and create our own designs. Jody’s pieces are amazing and … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to install a fly front zipper
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to sew in a fly front zipper. If you’ve never installed a fly front zipper before, you may be thinking it’s a super complicated or magical process. It’s actually not that hard once … Read More...
Tutorial: Free On-line Stamping Class
Joy Macdonell from Inkadinkado is offering a free rubber stamping class over at Craftsy. She’ll teach you lots of different stamping techniques to help take your stamping to the next level. Learn how to use vellum and acetate, masking, layering … Read More...
New Year’s Eve Activity Kids Countdown Chain
If you are old enough to read this blog, you have probably – at some time or another – made a paper chain. I think it is probably one of the most common and easiest crafts for kids can do. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ribbon headbands
Mel from The Crafty Scientist shows how you can make these easy ribbon headbands. They’re made from just two materials – the ribbon for the headband, and a rubber band (the kind you wear in your hair) at the bottom … Read More...
Ideas For Table Numbering
Floral arrangements, centerpieces, and table settings are only a few of the types of wedding decor that will be considered when planning your wedding. Table numbers is another option you will need to keep in mind, and these 20 ideas … Read More...
Have a Clayful New Year
Some of the pretty clay for New Year’s by polymer clay artists on Etsy:
 Good Luck Decoration by JosCreationsGR |
 Decorative Angel by Mirakris |
 Wine Gift Tag by KatarooClay |
 Tiny Bubbles Champagne and Caviar by OneSixthSense |
 Gold Silver and Bronze Chrysanthemum |
Homemade Soothing Sage Tea For Cold and Flu Season
The cold and flu season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. This year was no exception. In fact, I got a flu shot this year. I haven’t had one in 15 years and then I find out it … Read More...
Turkey-Seafood Creole
This is a dish that could be served during Kwanzaa, but I’m thinking I might make up a batch for New Year’s Day.
Maybe keep this in mind for a holiday dish next year. I can’t believe I’m already talking … Read More...
Project: Stamped Scarf
Keep yourself warm and fashionable this winter with a stamped scarf. The Inkadinkado website has all the details on how to stamp on fabric using craft paint and how to pay out a design using the Craft Gear stamping system. … Read More...
30 Free New Year Printables
If you’re searching for free printables to help with your New Year’s Eve party planning, Mein Lila Park has created a wonderful roundup of ideas to share. There are buntings, posters, bag toppers, bottle labels, and more. Click here to … Read More...
Tips for Kwanzaa
Today is the first day of Kwanzaa and boxing day. In America it is return all your gifts day, well it at least seems like it. Everyone goes to use their gift cards and hope they get a good deal … Read More...