As the Christmas holiday season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about adding some festive cheer to your everyday look. One great way to do this is by adding some Christmas-themed designs to your nails. Whether you’re a DIY nail … Read More...
Novelty Mailboxes
If you are one of those that wants your house to stand apart from all of the others in your neighborhood, then take a look at these novelty mailboxes. Have been thinking of doing this for a while, but are … Read More...
50 Turkey Crafts for Thanksgiving
Are you looking for cute activities to help keep your little guests busy while they wait for their Thanksgiving meal? This roundup of 50 Turkey Crafts from Mess for Less has a ton of great budget-friendly Thanksgiving party crafts for … Read More...
Knit a Cowl in an Array of Colors
I’m thinking hard about ways to use up more yarn in the next year, and I love the idea of projects that use a lot of different colors, like the Gradient Cowl from the Purl Bee.
This pretty cowl uses … Read More...
Home made Christmas Gift – Soy Banana Candle
For this tutorial you wont need the bunch of bananas as shown above just some soy candle wax, some fragrant oil (banana nutbread) and an empty jar. This tutorial is very easy and even the beginner can pull … Read More...
Kids Thanksgiving Corn Necklace
This DIY and NATURAL necklace is created using flint corn. Each piece of corn is hand threaded onto the line to create a necklace with amazing colors and texture. Your kids will enjoy the process and it will teach them … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring project bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a drawstring bag you can use to hold a small project. She sized hers to hold a French knitting (also known as spool knitting) kit. It could also be used … Read More...
Thomas and Friends Finger Puppets
Making these puppets is a great project for children and adults to do together. Adults will probably want to cut out all of the pieces and gather together all of the supplies. You might even want to do this ahead … Read More...
Let It Snow!
It seems like old man winter has decided to make an early appearance around my neck of the woods. While the temperatures take a turn for the cold, I can stay inside my cozy house and stitch up these adorable … Read More...
Tutorial: Thanksgiving wreath with a cornucopia of hearts
Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial for making her Thanksgiving Cornucopia Heart Wreath. The cornucopia is made from a grapevine cornucopia wrapped in twine. I think the wrapping gives it more of a homespun look, which seems appropriate … Read More...
Unique Men’s Wedding Bands
Although the groom may not have a lot of say in wedding plans, he does need to have a hand in picking out his wedding band (no pun intended). Make sure he is as happy with his band as you … Read More...
Project: Stamped Ornament
Stamp up some beautiful ornaments this year for yourself or for gifts. Using a cookie cutter cut shapes out of rolled out clay, stamp images and then bake, easy but lovely! Find complete directions over on the Hublebeads blog. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy side button sweater perfect for layering
Alexia from Lexi Made shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make this boxy side button sweater. She made it for her young daughter, but this would be cute for older girls, teens, and adults too. … Read More...
DIY Clay TDAY Banner
It’s halfway through November and Thanksgiving is on the way! Amy from Delinate your Dwelling created this easy clay TDAY banner! This is a simple craft perfect for adding an extra special festiveness during your Thanksgiving meal! This clay banner … Read More...
Cute and Funny Scrapbook Un-Boxing Video
Ever wondered what it would be like if it was your family un-boxing your newly arrived scrapbook kit or purchases? In this video The Trophy Husband, who is color blind, and somewhat clueless about scrapbooking, un-boxes his wife’s Studio Calico … Read More...
Free Printable | Paint Chip Gift Tags
I had to share this great idea from A Cup of Thuy. You get a free printable, plus the instructions to make these gift tags. The base of the tags are paint samples! Once you download the printable overlays, you … Read More...
Freebie | Thanksgiving Print
Here’s a simply lovely Thanksgiving print for some decor this year. You could even use it as a way for your family to jot down one thing they are thankful for. Then include the page in your scrapbook album. it’s … Read More...
Make Clay Bears
This is another fondant tutorial (edible air dry clay anyone?) but I’ve made super similar polymer clay bears just like this. To Christmassify your clay bear tuck a jump ring in it’s head while it’s still soft to form a … Read More...
Warm Vanilla Milk
Last drink for the day is warm vanilla milk. I’ve always heard that drinking a glass of warm milk at night helps you sleep better. This drink might have to be a couple of hours before bed with the vanilla … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pajama pants
Jude from Cocojude shows how you can make a pair of pajama pants. You can trace around a pair of pajama pants that fit you, so you won’t need to purchase a pattern. Pants are easy to sew, even easier … Read More...