Along came a spider….. Here is a spider we can all enjoy and happily make disappear.
Need to get the kids to eat healthy? Just add some chocolate and they will never know! Petro created muffins, but used chocolate as … Read More...
What is your idea of a dreamy back yard?
The cold weather and snow storms will soon be setting in for most of us, but don’t let that stop you from dreaming up your idea of the perfect back yard. Get your ideas and inspirations going and start listing … Read More...
Knits for the Christmas Tree, if You’re Ready for That
I have been lamenting for a while now that I’m in no way ready to think about Christmas, but that isn’t keeping it from getting any closer.
I wish we could avoid talking about it before Halloween, but if you … Read More...
DIY – Rhinestone Drop Necklace
I love my necklaces like I like my coffee breaks – LONG. I love this take a rhinestone necklace used in a drop style. It’s geometric with it’s straight lines but softened with the round stone. For the full tutorial … Read More...
Kate Jenkins Incredible Crochet
I stumbled across this amazing Crochet Artist Kate Jenkins via Dine x Design. Her pieces are amazing and you need to check out her blog for all her wonderful designs or should I say creations, masterpieces or Artworks. Crochet has … Read More...
Birthday Candle Mobile
This one is not a candle making project but it does involve candles so I thought I would share. This mobile is made using store bought Birthday candles. These would make a fun photo back drop or like the image … Read More...
Style Me Quick – DIY Kimonos
I Love this new style as it is very forgiving and allows me to be comfortable and at times frumpy but still be in the “fashion”. I need to take a trip to my local fabric store and go crazy. … Read More...
Free pattern: Penny Playsuit for toddlers
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Penny Playsuit for little girls. Oh, how I am loving this! It has long pants gathered to a curved bodice, giving room for a baby belly and ease of … Read More...
Fall Leaves to Flowers
How amazing is this DIY! And what a blast for the kids to do the next time you go camping.
There is a whole video as well of how to accomplish what you see in the picture above. Collect different … Read More...
Animal Track Fossils
This is a great activity that is perfect for today because it is National Fossil Day! Follow along with Mary Clare Walter’s directions at her Crafts for Kiddos blog and learn how to not only make fossils but also a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew buttons down quickly with your sewing machine
Did you know that you can use your sewing machine to sew on buttons? Coats & Clark shares a tutorial on their blog, Sewing Secrets, showing how to do it. Sewing them on your machine goes so much faster than … Read More...
DIY Keychain Tutorial
I love these easy key chains that were shared on the Darice blog, Live Craft Love.
Not only did they share the free tutorial to create these adorable key chains but they also posted the free printables they used in … Read More...
Freebie | Matchbook Halloween Treat Labels
Grab these free printable Halloween labels from A Pumpkin and A Princess for your treats. Use on your own treat bags and boxes, or follow along with Crystal as she shows how to make the matchboxes using a matchbook … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY cat face sweater
I claim the title Crazy Cat Lady quite proudly. And I would also quite proudly wear a sweater with a giant cat face on it, like this one by Lisa from Lala Faux Bois. It’s a DIY fashion, and she … Read More...
Project: Halloween Printers Tray
This wonderful Halloween home decor project combines stickers, pattern paper and die cuts from Echo Park inside a printers tray display. Visit their website to download a free project pdf. Note: You’ll have to add the item to your … Read More...
Tutorial | Circle Punch Jack-O-Lanterns Two Ways
Here’s the perfect craft to do with kids this Halloween season. You need orange cardstock, a circle punch, and black marker to make the Jack-o-Lanterns. After that you can add string for a garland, or toothpicks for cake toppers. … Read More...
Freebie | Vintage Halloween Postcard Treat Bags
Ooooh! I LOVE these! (I’m all about the vintage). These cute treat bags were inspired by vintage Halloween postcards. Get the free printable from A Joyful Riot, and make up a bunch of them for a party, or for … Read More...
Freebie | Cut Files for Halloween Pac Man Garland
How genius is this idea from Chi Wei at 1 Dog Woof? Pacman eating ghosties in a Halloween garland! Even better, she is sharing the free cut files so you can make one too. In both Silhouette and SVG versions! … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Halloween Bunting
One of the things I really love about the crafting world, and the online crafting world in particular, is the abundance of different styles out there! You’re sure to find something to suit your own take on things. Like this … Read More...
Amazing DIY – Old CD’s and wood sticks to a planter
This DIY is in Spanish, but you don’t really need to know the language of creativity. Besides, the images are surely enough.
The transformation involves using some old CD’s, some wooden sticks and of course, a small planter to put … Read More...