Use these paper crafting techniques from the Darice blog to make either place cards or treat bag toppers for Thanksgiving. Use punches or die cutting machines to shape your leaves (or hand cut them in a pinch.) Then … Read More...
Tutorial | Sleepy Lion Gift Wrap
Isn’t this lion gift wrap just adorable? The kids are going to love it this holiday season! Use cardstock, a sharpie and tape to transform a plain brown paper package into this sweet sleepy lion. All the instructions are at … Read More...
Tutorial: A Solar System Model
Turns out there’s a little more on educational projects with polymer clay. The kids I’ve worked with have always enjoyed the clay even when we snuck in the educational bits. This project is for a mini solar system – which … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked zippered pouch
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a tutorial in the Holiday Bake Craft & Crochet Series at Skip To My Lou today, showing how to make a simple color blocked zippered pouch. Zippered pouches are a good all-purpose gift to … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make Roman shades for French doors
Cynthia from Meringue Designs and Deep Thoughts by Cynthia shows how you can make a Roman shade for your French doors. They’re made just like regular Roman shades, though with French doors you can’t use a 1″ x 2″ header … Read More...
7 Crochet Boot Cuff Patterns
It’s time to break out your boots and add that extra special touch to your wardrobe with these 7 crochet patterns for boot cuffs. Boot cuffs, also known as boot toppers, are a fashionable way to add a layer of … Read More...
How To Prep Your Home For Winter
We work so hard to maintain and beautify our homes during the spring and summer, but did you know that there are thing we should be doing during and before the winter months to help our homes to survive? While … Read More...
Mini Folk Charm Necklace
I am torn between seeing these as adorable and whimsy and seeing it as my family held hostage in a jar. Especially the little guy in the middle seems to have his hands up pleading for help. Would you wear … Read More...
DIY Shaving Cream & Aftershave
With Christmas time sneaking up on us it’s time to think of gifts that are “out side of the box”. We love this aftershave and Cream combination. It’s perfect for the man in your life. With coconut oil as it’s … Read More...
Raverly Crochet Pattern Find – Derek Bag
This Crochet Tote pattern is called the “Derek Bag” but I think it should be named Dr Derek as it reminds me of the black medical bags used in the olden (golden) days.
Derek is a crochet bag made with … Read More...
Candy Chromatography
I thought this might be a good project to share today because hopefully you all have plenty of candy left over from Halloween! If you have any Nerds candy (or any similarly colored candy) you can try your hand at … Read More...
DIY Sugar Skull Shirt
Since today is Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, I thought it was the perfect time to feature this cute sugar skull shirt made by Dora at Plenty of Paprika! Learn how to make a sugar skull shirt … Read More...
DIY: Felt Sugar Skull Sachets
I have a friend who would just love these felt sugar skull sachets made by Rachel from Adventures in Making! Rachel shared the tutorial for these cute sachets so if you want to make your own, you totally can! You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Wool blanket coat
An cold snap had us all digging out our winter coats this weekend. It feels so early to be thinking about cold weather, but here we are thinking about cold weather. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at … Read More...
Project: Christmas Owl Card
I’m so happy to see the popularity of owls continue, I personally love them and they work so well for so many different celebrations. Stamp up a cute winter owl card for the holidays, Gina K’s Stamp TV has a … Read More...
Project: Stamped Christmas Candle
Whether you are looking to give a beautiful hand made gift or decorate your own home this holiday season stamped candle are a perfect Christmas time project. By stamping and coloring on tissue paper you can heat and melt the … Read More...
Better Homes & Gardens Christmas
Whatever holiday is approaching be sure to check out Better Homes & Gardens for their latest ideas in crafting. They always have something new and beautiful that you will want to try. This is a great asset for many crafting … Read More...
50 Recipes Using Leftover Halloween Candy
As far as I’m concerned, the best thing about having a child with a November birthday is that you can snag dirt cheap Halloween candy and use it to make all sorts of fun party treats. Check out this amazing … Read More...
Easy DIY Wall Art
Finding art for you walls can sometimes be a daunting task when you are trying to find that perfect piece to fit into just the right space. However, these great ideas will leave your mind reeling with options and things … Read More...
#Chocolategives
The holiday season is upon us and although we love to receive it is best to give.
We are helping Seattle Chocolates get the word out about their mission to help feed the hunger. From November 1st through the end … Read More...