The hot summer months have passed and our hair has definitely seen better days because of it. However, the crisp fall wind, and harsh winter cold will be no exception, so be prepared to treat your tresses with a little … Read More...
Are French parents better at feeding their kids?
Compared to the US, where the obesity rates in children and adolescents is at a staggering 31% (source), only about 14% of the French kids and teenagers are obese or overweight.
That percentage is the lowest in the … Read More...
Affordable and Easy DIY Patio Accents
If you are like me, you would love to have a beautiful and relaxing outdoor space. Somewhere to sit and relax in the quiet cool evening and just have a minute to yourself enjoying the fresh air. However, creating the … Read More...
Pineapple Ring Dish
I love jewelry but I also love a little order in my house. This little ring dish is perfect for keeping earrings and hair bands tidy on your bathroom bench top. The fact that it is shaped liked a Pineapple … Read More...
DIY Pumpkin Spiced Massage Candle
Do you know what’s even better than a Pumpkin spiced scented candle? One you can rub over your body as it melts. This tutorial shows you how to make a candle that it perfectly safe to rub into dry … Read More...
Free pattern: It’s a Wrap top
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her It’s A Wrap top. The wrap front top has quickly become a wardrobe staple for her. The drapey wrap front is figure flattering, and it looks good made from … Read More...
Hot Cheesy Corn Dip
Still having a hard time to start Halloween posts! I might have to go out to the stores to put me in the mood!
In the meantime, I am happy it is football season and that also means chip and … Read More...
DIY Leather + Teak Clock
This Scandinavian inspired clock incorporates a thrift store leather belt and wooden plate to create a sleek and modern addition to any home. Who knew you could take a wooden plate, a cheap clock kit and a thrifted belt and … Read More...
Sand Paper Art
Turkey Mom, from Blog Me Mom, let her kids have some fun experimenting with art supplies and sand paper. They tried painting on super fine sand paper using liquid chalk that she made using water, cornstarch and food coloring. On … Read More...
Tutorial: Yellow and stripes leather bag
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how she made this fabulous yellow and striped leather bag. The bag design itself is quite simple, and easy to make – a rectangular leather purse with wooden handles. What makes … Read More...
9 Wedding Trends to Remake
Wedding trends exist for a reason – because people love the idea behind them! But it’s fun to shake up the tried and true now and put a fresh spin on trends that have been around for a while. Storyboard … Read More...
Refresh Your Space after a Scrapocalypse!
If you’ve been working on one or more big projects lately, your creative space might need some attention. Are you wading through project remnants? Can;t find a 12×12 space to work on your desk? Maybe your tools are buried under … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered lace skirt
Irene from Serger Pepper guest blogs at Mabey She Made It with a tutorial showing how you can make this layered lace skirt. It’s made so there are no raw edges showing, even on the back of the lining. It’s … Read More...
Project: Halloween Clock
I am so in love with this wonderful altered Halloween clock made by the Artful Maven! Starting with a blank clock (from Tim Holtz designs) there’s a tiny lighted lantern inside, painted metal embellishments around the outside edges, a paper … Read More...
Get Batty For Halloween Crochet
These DIY crochet bats just shout Halloween, don’t they? And, for the kiddos, we need to have some of these to decorate the house for Halloween. Remember the Pigeon Lady in Mary Poppins? I think it would make a cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted mini tote
Susie of Susie’s Sunroom made a quilted basket that would be the perfect size to catch all the bits of thread that happen as you sew. It’s also a brilliant way to show off embellishments, like this pretty pink leaf. … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Puffin
Katie of KatersAcres is a prolific polymer clay artist. She has an active presence on many social networking channels, sells on Etsy and posts great stuff on her own blog. The puffin tutorial is one of a pile of cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Sensory pillowcase
Amy from One Artsy Mama made a special pillowcase for a child with sensory sensitivities related to touch. He had been having trouble sleeping because the fabric on his pillowcase bothered him. But when she let him choose the fabrics, … Read More...
Freebie: Bee Digital Stamp
Free Digital Cliparts is sharing this cute little bee digital stamp for free, click here to download. Add him to cards, scrapbook pages or honey jar labels.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design … Read More...
Cynthia Morgan – Casting Glass Part 2
Have I mentioned how much I love casting glass? It’s the journey not the destination, right? Casting is a rather involved process that can turn off even the most passionate glass folk. Not me though. And certainly not Cynthia Morgan… Read More...