If you haven’t started to decorate for the Christmas season, you probably will be soon enough. Find the perfect wreath to tie into the rest of your décor with this post from DIY & Crafts. Each of these 33 ideas … Read More...
Homemade Vitamin C Gummies
Before the weather outside gets more frightful, here is a way to boost your families immune system. Homemade gummies the whole family can make. Finally, you can stop fighting with them to get more vitamin C. Maybe that is just … Read More...
DIY – Beaded Snowman Bracelet
If you’re a beader than you are going to love this adorable snowman Bracelet style cuff. I don’t have the patience for beading but would love to wear this. I am not sure how long this would take and would … Read More...
5 Steps For Tackling Anxiety
I think at some point we have all felt a little anxious, but when does feeling anxious become a full blown Anxiety attack? This article by Cupcakesandcashmere.com will help you to isolate your fears and try to overcome them. Obviously … Read More...
Free Pattern – Pretend Play Kids Toy
Forgot about plastic over hyped brand name toys and gift a little Handmade love this year. This free sushi train pattern is perfect for pretend play. The sushi is adorable and can be made to create magnets for Big people … Read More...
Quilting Tutorial – Wonky Log Cabin block
Cut close enough, sew and trim. Repeat. That’s the measureless joy Chris, from made by ChrissieD, found creating this Log Cabin block in the wonky style. Responding to a guild challenge (NYC MQG) requiring it start with a single red … Read More...
Tutorial: Measuring tape snappy pouch closure
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use a metal measuring tape to make a snappy pouch closure. One inexpensive metal measuring tape can be used to make a bunch of little pouches. You’ll need two pieces of the … Read More...
Project: Mini Treat Bags
If your looking for cute little stocking stuffers, office, neighbor or teachers gifts make up some bags filled with candy or homemade goodies. The Splitcoast Stampers site has directions for making some mini treat bags using a die cut bag … Read More...
Lego Self Portraits
This was an art project for a class of 5th graders. Art teacher Abby Schukei challenge them to use Lego people as inspiration to creating a self portrait. I think using Legos as part of this project probably made even … Read More...
Renegade Craft Fair: Austin Holiday Market
I wanted to let those of you in or around Austin, TX that the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market is next weekend!
The Renegade Craft Fair returns to Austin for our Holiday Market this November 29+30 at the PALMER EVENTS … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather shopper tote
Sew4Home shows how you can make a faux leather shopper tote like this one. A shopper is a larger size tote with a wide top, no closure. You can carry it on your shoulder or in your hands. Their version is made from … Read More...
Free project: Candy Christmas quilt
The focal point of this sophisticated decor is the red, green and gold wall quilt designed by Tammy Kelly for All People Quilt. The center circles resemble old fashioned Christmas candy set against the soft glow of candles. You can … Read More...
How to Fix Royal Icing Mistakes
The only time I decorate cookies with frosting is during the holidays. Even then I’m hesitant, because I make a lot of mistakes. Of course, I enjoy eating all the mistakes too!
Here is a website that has a video … Read More...
Tutorial: Origami Star Ornament
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home brings a beautiful twist to traditional paper folding with her fabric version of the classic origami star ornament. In her tutorial featured over at U Create, she shows step-by-step how to transform fabric into a … Read More...
How to make a paperclip angel
If you like to craft with office supplies (at work or at home 🙂 this little paperclip angle is just adorable! Pop on over to the blog Frugal Upstate for the easy tutorial on how to make a paperclip angle… Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage button napkin rings
These vintage button napkin rings by Carolyn from Homework help set an elegant Thanksgiving table. She shares a quick how-to telling how you can make them. They’re so easy to make, and so beautiful! If you have a set of … Read More...
Frosted Graham Cracker Turkey
If you are still looking for crafts to do with the kids for Thanksgiving, here is another easy one for you.
All you need is some graham crackers, chocolate frosting, edible eyes and some fondant. Or you can make your … Read More...
Top Thanksgiving Party Games
If you’re look for some new party game ideas for your Thanksgiving day celebration, My Kids Guide has assembled a great list of games for both the young and the young at heart. My extended family likes to play Bingo … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered Photo Transfer
I know for a fact that grandparents and aunts love to have personalized holiday presents. It is something that they treasure forever. Do Small Things with Love created a tutorial for an Embroidered Photo Transfer. It is a great … Read More...
Inspiration: Ideas for using trims to embellish a dress
A simple dress doesn’t have to look plain. The addition of trims and embellishments can add fancy detail to a plain dress. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage project sheet over at the Pattern Patter blog showing how … Read More...