Have you ever knit something, maybe for a gift or for the holidays, and wanted to give it a little extra special something without a whole lot of work on your part?
I got the chance to play with a … Read More...
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by Sarah White
Have you ever knit something, maybe for a gift or for the holidays, and wanted to give it a little extra special something without a whole lot of work on your part?
I got the chance to play with a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Javeriya from Believe & Inspire shows how you can make a water bottle tote. This would be awesome for soccer practices, which are starting up soon for us. It would also make a sweet back-to-school gift for a teacher. Her … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Jennifer of “Tater Tots and Jello” has a tutorial for the most eye catching “Halloween Stripe and Felt Flower Wreath” that will jazz up your Halloween front door. She saw and wreath last year that she fell in love with … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Whether your little girl is dreaming about being a cheerleader or already earned her spot on the squad, this classic “Peace, Love, Cheer” theme from Uncommon Designs is sure to be a hit.
What I love about this party is … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Ann from All Things Paper is hosting a giveaway on her blog! You can enter to win some specialty handmade paper from Paper Connection International.
Here is a little bit about Paper Connection International-
Paper Connection is an incredible resource … Read More...
One of the big things in polymer clay is making hollow forms. Hollow forms can be made using two part forms, air for the filler or dissolving filler. I’ve used all of these and I’ve used cornstarch “gum” to make … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Nikki from Tikkido shows how you can make this preppy big bow headband, with no sewing required. You can actually assemble the whole thing using hot glue. Of course, if you wanted to make this a sewing project, it would … Read More...
It’s almost time to go on our annual camping trip. I needed some new ideas!
I’m going to try this cheese dip that you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and then place in tinfoil at the camp site. … Read More...
Having an outdoor kitchen may be a bit of a fantasy for some of us but why not dream, right? Whether you are in the state to be able to have an outdoor kitchen or not, here are 25 outdoor … Read More...
Sounds too good to be true, right?
A new product, called Swash (by Whirlpool), promises to remove odors and wrinkles from already worn and dirty clothes so that you can wear them again.
The idea is to work with clothes … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
How beautifully real this Felt Pinecone looks. Amber of “Salt Tree” has an excellent and complete tutorial for us to recreate hers. Think of all the ways you can use this for your fall decor. Use the size of a … Read More...
These Dragonfly Earrings are made using store bought jewelry findings. They are simple and elegant and perfect for beginners.
You will need :earring hook, two jump rings, a head pin, a large bead, and a charm. I chose a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
I don’t normally think of sharks as being cute, but the shark on this pillow Becky from Patchwork Posse falls in the cute category. His body is a patchwork of gray and white prints, and he has button eyes and … Read More...
Grab a handful of paper plates and a marker and create this game that will help reinforce and teach number skills. While Megan, from Coffee Cups and Crayons, create this game to help her preschooler practice number identification, it can … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Vanessa is the lady behind the blog Cafe Craftea, and she is sharing a tutorial for creating a Leather Chain Crossbody Strap. With this tutorial you can turn any clutch into a crossbody bag!
Here’s what Vanessa says about this … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
If your bust is larger than a B cup, you’ll probably find that sewing patterns fit too snug through the chest. You can make a full bust adjustment to the pattern to make it fit. Justine from Sew Country Chick … Read More...
With the fall season approaching, it’s time to start thinking about decorating your home for the season. Candles are a great way to add a cozy touch to any room, and there are plenty of DIY candle decor ideas that … Read More...
Trying to get lots of photos on a page, but not have it too cluttered? Try this sketch!
With space for seven photos, you can scrap an event, or a series of photos over time, or a bunch of … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sarah from The Crazy Tailor shares a tutorial at Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop showing how you can make a little girls skirt out of a pair of pants. This is a great way to eke some extra wear out of a … Read More...
Here’s a fun place to keep all those summer selfies. Ranger Ink has a cool project idea to remember all those fun summer memories. Using large manila tags for pages you can make a unique mini book album. Stencil the … Read More...