Nicole on Craft Stylish used Lee Meredith, contributor; pattern and design used to make her Kitty hat. Lee has a step-by-step tutorial from felting your sweater to cutting out your hat to designing it and making the cat’s face. Several … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric wrapped wooden spoons
These fabric wrapped wooden spoons have me thinking of Christmas gifts. A set of these spoons would make such a nice handmade gift! Alice & Lois shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. And yes, they say you … Read More...
How to make a recycled pool noodle wreath
While the theme of this recycled pool noodle wreath is summer, I tend to make my wreaths for fall and Christmas. Pool noodles are easy to come by and quite inexpensive especially this time of year. Pop on over to … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Kids long sleeve raglan sleeve t-shirt
Emily from Nap-Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a kids raglan sleeve t-shirt. The long sleeved raglan tee works equally well for boys and girls. The raglan sleeve lends itself well to mixing prints, which is a plus … Read More...
The Eyeballs in the Tree
Ok, so it’s not really a real monster, right? It is very clever, whatever it is.
This might look really cool if it were to glow in the dark, because at night time, a giant pair of eyes that look … Read More...
Make Your Laundry Days A Little Easier
Laundry is something that we just have to do. As much as some of us may absolutely hate it (yes that would include me), it just has to be done. Whether you have laundry that is piled up for days, … Read More...
Read my review and giveaway of Playful Hoodies
Looking for some quick Halloween costume ideas? I’ve just posted a review & giveaway for Playful Hoodies: 25 Reinvented Sweatshirts for Dress U
p, for Costumes & Fun by Mary Rasch. Be sure to read all the way to … Read More...
Ghost Cupcakes
This ghost is cute and friendly like Casper the friendly ghost! Do you remember watching Casper when you were little. One of my favorite cartoons.
As you can see the cupcake is made in a cone with the frosting looking … Read More...
31 Ideas To Have Fun At Your Wedding
A wedding is meant to be a celebration so don’t get caught up in the planning of perfection and end up forgetting that you need to have fun. Have some things going on at your wedding and/or after party for … Read More...
DIY Grunge Candle
Candles are a staple in any household, providing a warm and cozy atmosphere to any room. However, sometimes the store-bought candles can lack that personal touch you’re looking for. That’s where the idea of an upcycled or revamped candle comes … Read More...
DIY Bracelet from Old Belt
The photo’s don’t do this piece any justice but it is a very clever up cycling idea. I am sure if you have stepped foot into a second hand clothing store you would know how many amazing belts can be … Read More...
Free Pattern – Lacey Scarf
Got to love a Lacey Scarf and this pattern is free and perfect for a Novice. You can even grab the pattern and knit along with friends in the Crochet Lounge over on Facebook.
10 Tips For Straight Healthy Hair
I go through different phases where I want my naturally wavy/curl hair to be straight and day’s when I want beach tossed waves. It seems there are 100′ of different recipes and hair treatments that can help you achieve the … Read More...
Forget Penguin Jumpers, Knit a Marsupial Pouch!
I don’t know how great a demand there really is for handknit marsupial pouches, or if it really is like the sweaters for penguins thing that comes around every couple of years when in fact sweaters for penguins are not … Read More...
Tutorial: Beautiful butterfly wings from t-shirts
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made these beautiful, flowy butterfly wings for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. They’re actually just a couple of x-large t-shirts sewn into a long-sleeved cape and stenciled with … Read More...
Needle felting a Tawny Owl – photo tutorial
Amanda of “Fit to be loved” lives on the outskirts of London in “Ruislip” with her husband and their African fat tailed gecko. She works in a conservation charity (Bat Conservation Trust) in South London! Amanda loves to create and … Read More...
Itsy Bitsy Spider Finger Puppet
Laura, from Lalymom, created this adorable spider for her kids to work on their fine motor skills while they sing the Itsy Bitsy Spider song. It is also a great craft to make and use for Halloween.
To make this … Read More...
DIY Crown Tutorial: Frozen Elsa the Snow Queen
Tara from Crafts Unleashed sent in her tutorial for creating your own recycled crown. Not just any crown though, It’s Elsa’s (from Frozen) crown.
Here is what Tara says about her project: “Halloween is coming, and there is a gaggle … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather bottom reusable market tote
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial at Little House Living showing how you can make a reusable market tote. The leather (or vinyl) at the bottom isn’t just a pretty color blocking design. It also reinforces the bottom … Read More...
Project: Halloween Pumpkin Home Decor
I’m sure you’ve seen those blank carve-able pumpkins at the craft store. There so much more you can do with those then just carving on a face. Tim Hotz cut one open and filled it with stamped images, die cuts, … Read More...