Stuffing or dressing? I guess it all depends on where you are located. I’ve always known it as stuffing.
I love my slow cooker, but for some reason I never think to use it for special occasions to help with … Read More...
Loom Bands – Ugly Sweater
Ugly sweaters are of course totally cool to wear these days but how about a Ugly sweater loom band creation? Even though I detest (as well as my dyson) loom bands I know that I am among some loom band … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Santa Diaper Cover
If you have a wee little folk in your house this Christmas then you NEED to make this it is so adorable! Create some amazing Christmas photos with a bundle of joy wearing this. Older siblings could be in just … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 fabric tote bag in 10 easy steps
You can make a beautiful tote like this, with just 3 fabrics and 10 easy steps. Ren Murphy from The Inspired Wren guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll need three coordinating fabrics … Read More...
Project: Embossed Gift Bag
You probably have plain brown lunch sacks or shopping bags sitting around your house right now, instead of throwing them away why not jazz them up with some stamping and embossing and use them to wrap up some gift this … Read More...
Watercolor Art Lesson for Kids
This watercolor project can easily be done by kids of all ages. All you need to get started is watercolor paper and blue painter’s tape. You can rip the painter’s tape into several thin pieces and let the kids position … Read More...
6 Glass Christmas Decorations
If you haven’t started decorating for the Christmas holiday yet, you most likely will be soon, and these 6 glass decorations are guaranteed to add an extra special touch to your holiday space. With just over a month left until … Read More...
DIY No sew quilted ball ornament
This ornament looks quilted, but it’s actually not! Deanna, from Sew McCool sent this in and I definitely wanted to share it! You can make beautiful ornaments this year for your tree, or for gifts. I’ve never made any, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Turkey tea towel
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this turkey tea towel for Thanksgiving. The applique is all simple shapes and the design is cute, especially if you have kids in the house for Thanksgiving.
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Wedding Planning When Kids Are Involved
Whether you are walking down the isle after having children, or it’s a second or third marriage, you want to incorporate the children in your lives into the big event. However, this can be a little nerve wracking, considering that … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple flannel scarf
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a cozy scarf to wrap around your neck. No embellishments, no fancy, just a scarf that is beautiful in its simplicity. Your fabric will be the star of this project, so … Read More...
8 Winter Scrapbook Ideas
I hear that winter has hit the Northern states of the US, so this is the perfect time to gather ideas for scrapbooking winter memories. SuzyQScraps shares eight of her favorite tips, including best colors to use, the perfect … Read More...
Tutorial | “Give Thanks” Turkey Slat Sign | Off The Page Scrapbooking
I love that this Turkey Slat Sign from Home Made Interest combines paper crafting with other crafts! That subway sign turkey was make by printing out Thanksgiving related words on to a piece of 12×12 cardstock, and then cutting out … Read More...
Tutorial | Use Scrapbook Paper to Make an Ornament
Use up your scraps and embellishments to make this easy ornament using scrapbook paper. Get all the details at Bigger Than the Three of Us. I bet you could make a whole host of these in an afternoon. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pattern Cane
Clayers are a generous bunch. You can find a pile of tutorials posted, for free, on the internet. Many of these are old pros including this one by Marcia of Mars Design. This one is a quickie photo tutorial from … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted suitcase for baby dolls
Baby dolls come with lots of clothing, making this suitcase the perfect gift for the little girl(s) in your life. Ashley of Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night made each of her girls one of these patchwork suitcases, with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sturdy firewood carrier
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a firewood carrier. It has open sides so you can lay it out flat on the ground to load it with logs, then fold up the sides to carry it inside. The handles are … Read More...
Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispies Turkey Pops
Before it gets too crazy, here is a cute treat that you can make with the kids! They will be so proud to tell everyone they helped make a dessert for Thanksgiving.
Rice Krispies marshmallow treats has made it’s way … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweatshirt pillow
Amy from Joyful Daisy shows a fun use for an outgrown sweatshirt. Use it to make a pillow for a teen or tween’s room! This would be especially cool out of a school shirt or a team logo shirt. If … Read More...
We’re Living in The Glass Age
I just saw a great video talking about glass with two of my favorite television guys, The Mythbusters. It’s really a commercial for Corning Inc., the glass manufacturer but it’s great information about glass and the technologies of the … Read More...