I am loving this amazingly easy and picture perfect Birdseed wreath by the team at Martha Stewart Crafts. They have made clever use out of a Bundt pan by creating a pretty suet-birdseed feeder for your feathered friends.
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And Speaking of Cowls
Thanks for the amazing response to my yarn giveaway (if you haven’t entered yet it’s open through Sunday). I’m taking this positive reaction to mean both that you love free yarn and that you love cowls, which a lot of … Read More...
7 Quick and Easy Quilt Patterns
In today’s digital world, it can be hard to know what to give someone. Even if you do have a specific person in mind, it’s easy for presents to get overlooked. Fortunately, handmade gifts are becoming increasingly popular.
They not … Read More...
Make Your Own Moss Planted Ampersand
The ampersand is a classic symbol that we have all come to use as an abbreviation. It has recently taken over the home décor trend and you can find it in most all home stores in many different forms. This … Read More...
Free Pattern – Apple Pouch
This cute little and might I add healthy pouch is made by Repeat Crafter Me. These would make adorable little coin purse gifts for teachers (because it’s an apple). They are quick to make and the pattern could be varied … Read More...
I heart fake food – Felt Sugar Cookie Tutorial
Amy of “while wearing heels” hearts fake food, like her sweet “sugar cookies”! No fake kitchen is complete without a set of sugar cookies. With this easy to follow tutorial, your little baker will have so much fun whipping up … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a recessed zipper
A recessed top zipper is a nice feature for a bag. Instead of the zipper being flush across the top of your bag, it’s set into a panel that’s sewn an inch or so below the top of your bag. … Read More...
Building Speech and Language with Leaf Man
You might look at the picture here and think it is just a simple craft project using construction paper and leaves. Katie, from Playing With Words 365, looks at it and sees an opportunity to work on speech and language … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trimmed running shorts from pajama pants
Anna from Plan B shows how she refashioned a pair of silky pajama pants into lace trimmed running shorts. The look is a little bit sporty, a little bit romantic. Or leave off the lace trim and just go for … Read More...
The Bride’s Guid To Choosing The Right Hairstyle
When you started planning your wedding, did you think about the fact that you need to have a plan in place for you hairstyle? Ok, maybe you did, but you probably didn’t think about the fact that your style needs … Read More...
DIY: Ampersand Shadow Box
Alison shared the tutorial for this fun paper mache Ampersand Shadow Box on the blog Adventures in Making. Ampersands are a pretty popular symbol for more than just saying “And”. If you’re not a fan of ampersands though, you could … Read More...
Freebie: Gingerbread Digital Stamp
Whimsie Doddles Digital Stamps is sharing this adorable Gingerbread Man with Mug digi stamp for free, click here to download it and make some cute tags, cards or food labels with it this holiday season.
-Heather
Looking for more digital … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew monster claw gloves
Caroline from Salsa Pie shows how you can make a pair of monster claw gloves – quick, easy, and with no sewing required. You’ll start with a pair of inexpensive gloves and then add felt claws to the end. This … Read More...
Tutorial | Pilgrim Napkin Rings for Thanksgiving
Dress up and secure your napkins for Thanksgiving Dinner with these Pilgrim Styled Napkin Rings from Crafts by Amanda. This is a very stylish interpretation of the pilgrim rings usually made by kids. Along with cardboard tubes, you’ll need … Read More...
Halloween Monsters from Clay
Last week I got to hang out with the local Cubs – the younger Scouts. We made clay things of course. I started them off with Jack O Lanterns and encouraged them to go from there and make little scrap … Read More...
Last-Minute Halloween Project Ideas
Things are seriously coming down to the wire when we are talking about Halloween, and if you are still looking for a few last minute ideas for those projects you have been putting off, then run over to Tatertots and … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux chenille dress yoke
Meagan from Ava’s Lookbook shares a tutorial at Oliver + S showing how you can make a faux chenille yoke for a little girl’s dress. I’ve always thought of the faux chenille technique as using layers of flannel or quilting … Read More...
DIY Ombre Pumpkin Halloween Decoration
Need a last minute Halloween decoration? Are you looking for a Halloween or fall decoration that’s less messy than scooping piles of innards? I love these pumpkins that Brittany created!
Here is an easy guide on how to make your … Read More...
Tutorial: Repurposed neck tie purse
Rochelle from eSheep Designs shares a 5-part series showing how she created this awesome little bag out of a neck tie. She calls it the MyTie purse. The entire exterior of the bag is made from one repurposed neck tie, … Read More...
Easy Pumpkin Pretzels
Pictures speak more than words sometimes. This is one of those times. This recipe is self explanatory through the pictures. You need mini pretzels, orange chocolate melts(the recipe states white chocolate with orange food coloring) and green candy. Melt the … Read More...