Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make fabric napkins using a self binding method. They’re made from two layers of fabric, with the back fabric larger and wrapping over the edge of the front fabric and creating pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Ugly up your Christmas sweater
With Ugly Christmas Sweaters parties becoming more popular, it’s actually getting difficult to find a really good Ugly Christmas Sweater. Come late November, they start flying off the racks at thrift stores. So what’s to do? You can DIY one! … Read More...
How to make a recycled tin can gift container
This is a really great way to construct a gift container that would work with just about any 2 containers and a piece of cardboard. Pop on over to the blog Pan, Amore a Creativita for the easy tutorial on … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter scarf camera strap
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a cute camera strap from a winter scarf. Her tutorial shows how to make a complete camera strap – including what hardware is needed and … Read More...
Review: RE:MARKS Custom Stamp
If your looking for a personalized way to add your name to the back of your hand made cards, wanting a trendy address stamp for envelopes, needing a label for home baked goodies or want to add your own monogram … Read More...
Fall Flavored Smoothies
Sometimes I just don’t feel like eating! A smoothie gives me the fuel I need to help me get to the next meal and prevents me from snacking on all the wrong things. Very easy during the holidays.
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Winner Winner!
A big huge thank you to everyone who entered the contest. I loved hearing about your favorite Christmas memory. It was so wonderful to see that our families mean so much to us and spending time with them is so … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas tree tea towel
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this Christmas tree tea towel. She uses her favorite toweling fabric (link in her post) to make the tea towel, but you could also start with a purchased plain … Read More...
Printable Thanksgiving Play Dough Mats
Download and print out one of more of these fun play dough
mats that feature Thanksgiving designs. Your child will have a ton of fun making multicolored clay feathers for a turkey, adding a variety of kernels to ears of … Read More...
8 Crafts For The Kids To Make On Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day can be hard for not only those in charge of the cooking, but for the kids as well. They get hungry, they can smell all of the food cooking, and all they want to do is eat or … Read More...
Check out the New Holla Knits Accessories Collection
Speaking of warm things to knit, I recently came across the latest installment of Holla Knits Accessories. This collection includes eight patterns: three hats (one is fair isle crochet, which is super cool), two cowls, two pairs of mitts … Read More...
Fort Ideas To Keep Your Kids Happy Indoors
Thanks to the changing temperatures, it’s getting to be that time of the year when the kids can’t spend quite as much time outdoors. To help pass the time indoors, we, as parents, are faced with the task of coming … Read More...
Free pattern: Chloe Dress for 18″ dolls
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Chloe Dress for 18″ dolls. This is a basic short sleeve dress with a gathered skirt. You can make it up in different types of fabrics to get a range … Read More...
Solder Like a Pro with these great tips
Whether you are just starting out or an old dog in need of some new tricks you should have a read of this article. I haven’t soldered since making lead light wind chimes over 10 years ago, this article kinda … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Strappy Layering Bra
Sometimes the best way to get the latest style at affordable prices is to cheat it! I love the simplicity of creating this strappy layered bra with some binding to an existing bra. Being able to covert an old favorite … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Chameleon Hat
You have to love this adorable flower beanie/hat pattern. It just makes me want to smile. Its free and available now from Pattern-Paradise.com.
Add an adorable brown winter coat for the perfect winter outfit. Looking for more Beanie patterns to … Read More...
10 Ways to Use a Pomegranate
The pomegranates are back! My daughter and I love pomegranates! We can sit and watch a show and eat it like popcorn! Love them in a salad and also added to my yogurt! I highly recommend trying them.
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Tutorial: Needlebook lanyard
This needlebook lanyard by Deanna from Sew McCool keeps your needles and pins close at hand when you’re working on a hand sewing project. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one – for yourself or as a gift … Read More...
Printable Peg Doll Clothes
Peg dolls have always been a popular craft activity for kids and adults alike. They’re fun to create, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to dressing them up. However, not everyone has the time or the skills … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork fabric star ornament
Chrissy from Muse of the Morning shows how you can make a stuffed star Christmas ornament. It’s a soft fabric star with a bead sewn to each point, and tufted in the middle with a bead or button. Make it … Read More...