This is one lego collection you won’t be able to suck up into the vacuum or slice your foot open on. It’s adorable for a little builder to be baby and could be made is pastel shades too if so … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon detail fold over clutch
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a pretty fold over clutch accented with pretty ribbon. It has a zippered top and a front pocket which will get covered when the top is folded over. Or, fold the … Read More...
Project and Free Pattern: Mug Shaped Card
Know someone who loves coffee, tea or hot chocolate? Make them a fun mug shaped card and slip inside a drink packet and maybe a gift card too. The Craft Ideas website has directions for making this cute card along … Read More...
Teaching Kids How Sound is Made
While you may prefer it when the kids are quiet, sometimes making can sound be a great learning experience. Start out by gathering together some containers (empty cans, bowls, etc), cellophane paper and extra large balloons, and rubber bands to … Read More...
7 Fun Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns
If you are looking for a fun little side project to have to get you in the Holiday spirit, then look at these 7 cross stitch patterns we have found. They are all perfectly festive, and most are simple enough, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy patchwork flax-filled eye pillow
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for making a flax-filled eye pillow. It’s an easy sewing project that makes a great Christmas gift for friends, teachers, and family members. (She’s making 18 of them, one for each teacher … Read More...
DIY- Deer Hair Pins
This is probably the easiest DIY project ever. Daria shared these adorable wooden deer head hair pins on her blog, Kittenhood. (Isn’t that an adorable blog name?)
Daria says “In my opinion, these hair pins are great for wearing this … Read More...
Bridal Shower Inpirations
If you are planning a wedding in the near future, then there is sure to be a bridal shower in the plans as well. This post from Bridal Guide gives 100 great ideas for planning your party for the lucky … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable faux fur coat collar
This removable faux fur collar can make your coat just as dressy as the outfit underneath. It’s perfect for holiday parties, when you need a heavy coat while getting to and from your event. And because the collar is removable, … Read More...
5 December Photo-a-Day Prompt Lists
If you’re looking for ideas for taking photos daily this month for your December Daily or other Christmas memory keeping project, I have found five great lists that you can use for prompts. Don’t feel like you have to stick … Read More...
Clay Tips: Snowflake Cutters
If, like New Clayer Me, you couldn’t find a good snowflake cutter set and still wanted great, detailed snowflakes this idea was a bit of a lightbulb moment. Using a simple six petaled flower cutter
– which is common in … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew patchwork Christmas ornament
Quick and easy is on most people’s wish list when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Nikki of Tikkido delivers both with this Christmas ornament, because though it looks difficult, it requires no piecing or sewing. She uses a … Read More...
16 Tasty Hanukkah Recipes
If you’re still working on your Hanukkah menu, Babble has put together a helpful slideshow featuring recipes for mandel brot, c
What are your family’s favorite … Read More...
Crayon Melt Glass Ornaments DIY from Instructables
I’m going to have as many tutorials for holiday decorations as I can find…these caught my eye cause the ornaments are so darn pretty!! Melted crayons and glass ornaments you can buy just about anywhere that sells Christmas decorations. Easy … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to clean a sewing machine with a front loading bobbin
A dirty sewing machine is a thread jam (or worse) just waiting to happen. There are easy things you can do to keep your sewing machine in clean working order. Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a video showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur wine bag
Faux fur continues to be a hot fashion and home decor trend. Nikki from Tikkido shows how you can make a faux fur wine bag, so your hostess gifts for holiday parties can be just as fashionable. They’re quick and … Read More...
Yarn Ball Wreath {tutorial}
I was talking to my daughter this morning and she was telling me that she would really like a yarn ball wreath for her front door with different sized balls. I know that there pricey and I did find one … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt bird ornament in 6 variations
Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a simple felt bird ornament in 6 variations. They all have the same basic shape, but vary in finishing details and fabric. Some are all felt, some felt and fabric, and one … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Tree
I will admit that I always use the same stitch. I hardly venture outside of my comfort zone. I am so glad that I found this free pattern and tutorial by Cheryl Fall on About.com. I love that the … Read More...
Free pattern: Velvet cuff Christmas stockings
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making these gorgeous velvet cuff Christmas stockings. I’m loving that angled cuff! The stockings are beautiful in traditional Christmas colors, with the angled cuff and the fluffy pom poms adding a touch of the … Read More...