Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for this happy sunshine baby toy. The plush sunshine has a happy appliqued face and rays of ribbon tags that will keep little hands occupied. Use different colors and textures of … Read More...
Inspiration: Candy Zombie
I’m pretty sure that if I were to be a zombie, I would be a candy zombie, not the brain eating kind. Candy sounds much more appetizing than human flesh. Shirley from Hudson’s Holiday agrees with me. She created this … Read More...
How to make pumpkins out of frames
I wonder if there is anything you can’t make a pumpkin out of? I never would have thought of making square pumpkins out of framed fabric but these look so cute and modern. Pop on over to the blog Country … Read More...
101 Peanut Butter Sandwich Ideas
Tired of making the same peanut butter and jelly sandwich for your kid? This mom decided to make it fun for her boy and shared all the amazing ideas she came up with. I feel I really deprived my child … Read More...
10 favorite kid books and matching free softie patterns
If you’re looking for a special gift for a child, you can’t go wrong with a book and a handmade softie that looks like one of the characters in the book. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has rounded up 10 of … Read More...
Ruum American Kid’s Wear Review
We were invited by Ruum.com to test drive their kids fashion.
From the moment the parcel arrived my kids were very keen to pop the clothes on and try out their modeling styles. The clothes are bright and fashionable and … Read More...
7 Halloween Games For Younger Children
I like Halloween. However, I’m not really into the spooky-gory part of Halloween. Yes, I like the cheesy and cute little parts that make the little kids love the holiday. Don’t judge. I’ve never been much of a thrill seeker.… Read More...
24 Creative & Crafty DIY Pumpkins {You Can Make Today}
I have fallen in love with several of these pumpkins over at “The Domestic Heart” hosted by Shelly who is a wife and mom! Do you need handmade pumpkin ideas; well Shelly has us covered with the most amazing and … Read More...
20 More Ideas to Decorate For Autumn
Are still trying to find that perfect balance between living in your home and decorating, yet still wanting to add a touch of the current holidays and seasons? It’s definitely not an easy task to achieve and can sometimes be … Read More...
Project: Halloween Mummy Card
Stop over at the Simon Says blog for direction to make this adorable Halloween card using Mama Elephant stamps and dies, how cute is that little mummy? You’ll find a detailed video tutorial with several stamping techniques like “second generation” … Read More...
Shibori Tie-Dye Sweater Tutorial
If you have the money there is an Azul Dye Pullover at Anthropologie for $145! Compare the picture above and see the Shibori Tie-Dye Sweater we can make with the help of Vanessa’s of “crafts unleashed” for a few dollars … Read More...
Soap Making – Carrot, Cucumber and Aloe
Love the look of this Rustic Carrot and Cucumber Soap from EssentiallyEclectic.com. The base recipe is a simple melt and pour combination. The sprinkles on top are made using dried chrysanthemums. The full recipe and some helpful tips can … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer inspired bow tote
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making this designer-inspired bow tote. It’s a boxy tote trimmed out in leather, with a striped bow accenting the top. The look is chic and smart. I actually prefer her version over … Read More...
Cross Stitch Freebie: Halloween Topiary
So I am a little obsessed with Halloween. Don’t judge. I can’t help it, I love everything about it. The candy, the pumpkins, scary movies, dressing up. All of it is so much fun! I was very giddy this morning … Read More...
Apple Orchard Sensory Bin
If you are teaching young kids about apples, I highly suggest making them a sensory bin, like this amazing one put together by Rachel from I {heart} Craftsy Things.
She started off by pouring some dried black beans into a … Read More...
DIY LEGO Figure Stencil Shirts
Dora shared a tutorial on her to make these LEGO figure shirts on her blog, Plenty of Paprika.
I haven’t seen The Lego Movie, but I have heard the “Everything is Awesome” song. Dora created these with her children, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Halloween wreath
Fabric wrapped wreaths are easy to make and add a punch of color to your front door. Heather from Dragonfly Designs tells how she created this fun Halloween fabric wreath. I’m loving how she worked a black & white houndstooth … Read More...
DIY Bridal Bouquet with Fresh & Crepe Paper Flowers
I love the idea of mixing fresh flowers with handmade paper ones! Lia Griffith creates gorgeous paper blooms that are so realistic it’s hard to tell which flowers are the real thing and which ones are paper. The stunning crepe … Read More...
Tutorial | Quick Fabric Cards
I love this idea because there are so many variations you can do. The original tutorial from A Spoonful of Sugar Designs is for making cards using fabric scraps, but the way it’s done means you can totally use paper … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a button up blouse into a little girl’s swing top
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can refashion a boxy button up blouse into a cute swing top for your little girl. You can usually pick these types of shirts up at a thrift store or yard sale. With … Read More...