I think embroidery hoops are my latest favorite craft supply. I have been seeing lots of great projects out there and I think 3 of my last bunch of projects have used embroidery hoops. Pop on over to Crafting E … Read More...
Easy DIY Freezer French Fries
More freezer friendly recipes. We don’t eat a lot of french fries, mostly because they cost too much at the grocery store. At least if you are like us and on a budget. This will be something to try when … Read More...
Tips To Help Make Things Easier For You and Your Dog
Do you have a special little pooch in your life? Or maybe more than one? As much as we may love our little ones, they are honestly a little bit of work. This post gives us all 38 great ideas … Read More...
DIY – Plaid Shirt Cuff
This cuff is made using a recycled Plaid Shirt. In case you didn’t notice red plaid is very “fashionable” right now and if you want to add a little bit of plaid without looking like a cowgirl then this is … Read More...
Natural Eye cream Ideas you will love
I know we have posted lots of different remedies and recipes for eye creams of the years but thought this one might appeal to some new healthy lifestyle fanatics. I hadn’t heard of the potato one that a newbie for … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric storage buckets with handles
These fabric storage buckets by Sew4Home might be just what you need to contain the clutter in your house. They share a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’re intended for kids’ toys, but I can see them being … Read More...
Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft
When Allison’s daughter asked her if they could make a scarecrow, she said yes and then set about to find a variety of supplies they could use. She wanted to use materials that provided her daughter a variety of different … Read More...
DIY Li’l Pun’kin Barrettes
Aren’t these Pumpkin Barrettes just the cutest? They’re no sew as well, so super easy!
Learn how to use ribbon to make super cute pumpkin barrettes for your little “punkin” this Halloween! They are easy to make, require very few … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Bias tape pumpkin Halloween pillow
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make this bias tape pumpkin Halloween pillow. If you’ve never used bias tape before, this is a project to show off its magic bendable property. She uses repositionable adhesive to hold it … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretch knit wrap watchband
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make your own stretchy watch band. It’s made from stretch knit fabric and wraps twice around your wrist. There’s no need to fiddle with a closure because the band will stretch … Read More...
Freebie: Whoooo Needs Sleep?
Maybe it is because I have been suffering from insomnia lately but I want to tell this owl, “I NEED SLEEP!” I kind of feel like this owl right now…very wide eyed. Well, since I can’t sleep, I might as … Read More...
Halloween Cross Stitch Freebie: Candy Corn Cat
Oh fat candy corn cat! How I love your chubby little body and your big eyes. You are just too cute for words! Hancock’s House of Happy created this adorable freebie for you to download and stitch. His tri-color coat … Read More...
Technique: Halloween Card with Splatter Background
The Marker Pop blog has a video tutorial showing how to use a Spritzer Tool for a cool splatter background on Halloween cards. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out … Read More...
Scandal-ous Crochet
I recently heard a news report that the Limited has just unveiled a line of clothing based on the hit TV show, Scandal. I’ve not seen the show, but I’m aware of it and of the sexy lead actress, Kerry … Read More...
The happy quilt from Caohagan
This is a closeup of the most cheerful quilt I’ve seen in ages. Proud owner, Victoria at Fiberchick, admits she has yearned for one of these special quilts – made on the island of Caohagan – for over ten years. … Read More...
Free pattern: Crossover style baby bib
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this cute crossover style baby bib. The unique shape makes this a great baby shower gift. It’s actually made of four fabric pieces each just 8″ x 9″, so … Read More...
Fabulous Slinky Pendant Lamps
I subscribe to some really cool web site newsletters that focus on architecture, design and the arts. Contemporist is just one of those sites. They were showcasing a line of handblown glass pendant lamps by Sasamat Creative that are so … Read More...
Vegetable Jenga
Sometimes it is okay to play with your food!
For instance cut up some carrots and radishes into rectangular shaped blocks. Of course you can use other vegetables or maybe use an apple and pear instead. Just have to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby quilt from BlueBird Park
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum welcomed a friend’s baby into the world with this sweet quilt. Of the pattern she explains,
It’s a simple design, but in my opinion, a baby quilt doesn’t really need to be overly complicated.
Agreed. I … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple felt clutch/envelope
Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a free pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making a simple felt clutch or envelope purse. She suggests it as a good first sewing project, and I agree. In fact, my first sewing … Read More...