It’s the time of year for new pattern collections and knitting magazines, and I’m going to share as many of them with you as I can because I know we all need some new things to knit.
Today it’s the … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and lace utensil holders
These burlap and lace utensil holders would look so beautiful on an autumn tablescape. Theresa from Dear Creatives shares a tutorial for making them. The sewing is easy and they’re quick to make. There looks to be enough room to … Read More...
Giveaway: My First Knitting Book!
I’m still getting over the crazy of the end of August (book deadline, my birthday) and the beginning of September (holiday weekend, my daughter’s birthday), but things are starting to get a little more back to normal. To that end, … Read More...
How to make scrap wood pumpkins
It doesn’t feel like fall here in SoCal but I can fix that by a least decorating like it is. This link sent in by Shelley to the blog Sew and Dipity is just the thing to make my yard … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled sweatshirt scarf
Karen from Sew Many Ways put her daughters’ old school sweatshirts to good use, recycling them into this soft snuggly scarf. Now each daughter has a warm scarf with memories attached. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. … Read More...
7 Moisturizing Hair Masks To Make At Home
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...