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...
Sewing Patterns – 7 Adorable Apron Patterns
I will confess, I have a weakness for aprons. No, I don’t always use them while cooking, but I love to make them, I love giving them as gifts, and I just love how cute they are. The thing I … Read More...
Free pattern: Mens raglan shirt
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making a mens raglan sleeve shirt. You can make it with contrasting sleeves, like she did, or make the entire shirt from one fabric. Her free pattern comes in … Read More...
DIY iPad Cord Design with WashiTape
I like this idea for a washi tape covered iPad cable charger that Khadija posted on her blog, Creative Khadija.
It is a simple do it yourself on how to design an iPad cord with washi tape. This can be … Read More...
Beer Battered Fried Pickles
I still haven’t tried fried pickles. Last year I said I would try it this year and I have failed. Maybe I will make them for New Year’s Eve and I’ll have one less fail for the year. I always … Read More...
Free Felt Tutorial, Valentine Gnome & Heart Pin
Garden Mama made these Valentine Gnomes for us to recreate. This valentine Gnomes is so creative and clever. You are first shown how to make the heart which is the Pin and then the known. Garden mama has a very … Read More...
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites
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...