Amy from This Big Oak Tree shows how you can make a throw pillow cover with a tie side closure. The ties at the side are a pretty closure to keep the pillow inside, and they also happen to easy … Read More...
A house made with only Pallets. And the plans for it cost $75
Amazing, but true. And you can actually order one now!
This fantastic pallet home, built by i-beam designs, and it’s plans costs only $75. But what is even better is the rationale for creating these houses. This house, and design … Read More...
13 Halloween Crafts from Recycled Items
Decorating for holidays is very fun, but buying new decorations from the store from year-to-year can be quite pricey. These 8 Halloween crafts are made from recycled items that you probably use on a daily basis in your home. Take … Read More...
20 No-Sew Fabric Craft Ideas
Here is a great roundup post from littleredwindow’s Cassie.
She had tons of fabric left over and wasn’t allowed to buy more till she got rid of what she already had. Talk about a predicament!
So, she got creating, and … Read More...
10 Dollar Store Buys That Are Worth Your Dollar
The dollar store can be one of the best places to shop, but only if you are buying the right things. Some things are a great investment (for the use they will get), and others may seem like more of … Read More...
Free Pattern – Gratitude Flower
The possibilities for this free pattern are endless. I personally think they would look amazing as gift tags. You could even add a little fragrant oil to really bring in the festive vibe. The fall colors used above are beautiful … Read More...
DIY Macrame Tutorials
Macrame is trending faster than anyone could imagine. Who would have thought this craft would make it’s way back into our lives. Well we have a great roundup of Macrame Necklaces and bracelets. All of these 10 free Macrame tutorials … Read More...
DIY – Tea Cup Candle
Well this is another tea cup candle which by now most of us know how to make. But the image was kinda cute and the way she made her candle, using an oil burner was a little different and yes … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Braided T-shirt Hair Tye
Love this simple up do that has been finished off with a handmade hair tye. You can use old shirts or new fabric is you wish, the end result is a casual boho feel to your look. Perfect for those … Read More...
Fairy Tale Fridge Magnets
Next time you are going to sit down with your kids and read a fairy tale, bring along some drawing supplies and have them make these adorable magnets
. They can make a set for every book you read and … Read More...
DIY Witch Hat Headband
Tara from Crafts Unleashed sent in this cute Witch Hat tutorial. For just a few bucks and five minutes of your time, you can whip up this adorable little DIY witch hat headband.
Here’s what Tara say’s about her project: … Read More...
Project: Bat Treat Bag
This little bat doesn’t want blood, he wants candy! Download and print the free template, print it on black cardstock, cut it out and add some wings, fangs and google eye and you’ve got an adorable bat treat bag for … Read More...
Tutorial: Ornate Box
Here’s a tutorial that has video as well as text from Sculpey. The project is a fabulously blinged out little box by Gretchen Amberg. She calls it a paper clip box but you could tuck any little trinkets into the … Read More...
Pumpkin Cake with Apple Cider Glaze
We’ll get away from Halloween for a post. Here is a wonderful cake that can be made throughout the holiday season. Maybe while the kids are enjoying their Halloween treats, you and the other parents can have some pumpkin cake. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls knit dress with pockets
Jenny from Seamingly Smitten shows how you can make a basic knit dress for a little girl. I used to love putting my daughter in this style of dress when she was little! The knit dress is comfortable for everyday … Read More...
Freebie: Mausoleum Image
Looking to make some creepy gothic cards this Halloween? Download this spooky vintage mausoleum image for free from the Graphics Fairy.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we … Read More...
Get Handy Party Planning Tips from Shutterfly
I’m a huge fan of Shutterfly’s customizable stationery products. I’ve been very pleased with all of the cards and party invites I’ve ordered from them in the past and they keep adding more lovely designs to their collection.
Now, to … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt Halloween ornaments
Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a free pattern for making a set of felt Halloween ornaments. Included are templates to make a candy corn, a skull, a haunted house, a gravestone, and a moon & bat. They’re made … Read More...
DIY: Iron-On Sweatshirt
Natalie is the DIY fashionista behind My Little Secrets; DIY and Lifestyle Blog based in Toronto. I like the words she put on her sweatshirt. I have used these felt letters many times and they wash up perfectly. You can … Read More...
A 1950s vintage sewing swag giveaway
Look at all these 1950s vintage sewing goodies!! They’re all part of a huge giveaway at the Pattern Patter blog. The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ group has collected this group of 1950s sewing swag to give away to one of … Read More...