There are so many DIY cleaning recipes floating around the internet but these ones are all relatively new so hopefully, you can add them to your list of “new things to try”. Now I just need someone to come and … Read More...
DIY – Painted Wooden Bead Becklace
This painted wooden bead (necklace) tutorial is different than the others as this one contains a subtle bit of bling. Can you see it? The gold bead are actually dipped in glitter. I love how this necklace maintains it’s natural … Read More...
Tutorial: Library tote with a glitter heart library card pocket
At Eat. Sleep. Make. you can see how to make this library book with a special pocket on the outside to hold your library card. Do you see the pocket? It’s the glittery heart, which is absolutely perfect because I … Read More...
Mason Jar Tumbler Teacher’s Gifts
Send your child back to school with this fun, unique, and easy-to-make gift for their teacher. Mason jar tumblers
are all the rage right now and any teacher would be thrilled to get one as a gift, especially when it … Read More...
Re:Make Conference & Festival
Re:Make is a 2 day conference and festival in San Francisco hosted by Brit + Co on September 12th & 13th. Here’s a little bit about the event from the Re:Make site-
Calling all inventors, tinkerers, DIY-ers, and thinkers! We’re … Read More...
Project: Stamped Artist Trading Block
Using a small die shaped box template and covering it with stamped and colored images Michelle from Pinch Your Chic blog made a beautiful bird song themed “artist trading block”. The idea of artist trading cards isn’t new to me … Read More...
Freebie: Canning Berries
Have you canned fruits and veggies before? I have made jam but this is the first year that I am trying pickles. This free Canning Berries from Brigitte da Daux.com is a sweet finishing touch to my sour treat. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Super Tassled Scarf, no sewing required
Summer is winding down and cooler fall weather is just around the corner. Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shows how you can make her Super Tasseled Scarf, with no sewing required. The lightweight scarf is perfect for transitioning to … Read More...
Tutorial: Coral Stitch
Did you know there is a coral stitch? I had no idea! I am so glad that I stumbled upon Wild Olive‘s tutorial for Coral Stitch. It is definitely going into my heavy rotation. I love the look of … Read More...
Make a Nautical Fishing Net Treat Bag
If you’re planning any sort of nautical themed party in the near future, you’ll definitely want to check out Tikkido’s instructions for a cute treat bag made from Russian veiling, ribbon, twine, and your trusty glue gun.
She uses her … Read More...
Free pattern: Cozy Critter Heat Packs
Maureen from Made By Marzipan shares a free pattern at Jolly Jabber (the fat quarter Shop blog) for making these adorable Cozy Critter Heat Packs. They’re rice-filled heat packs you can warm up in the microwave, but sewn up into … Read More...
DIY: Watercolored Business Cards
I love how Alison from Adventures in Making created her colorful watercolor business cards!
Not only are her business cards just super inspiring, she also shows the different watercolor techniques she used to get the look. I think this is … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to rip out a serged seam
Just the other day I had to rip out part of a serged seam. I succeeded, but my method was less than efficient. Abby from Things for Boys shows the easy way to rip out a serged seam. She tells … Read More...
8 Tutorials For Adorable And Easy Fall Throw Pillows
If you love to decorate for the seasons, why not add some throw pillows in to your fall décor?
They are easy to make, and very cute.
You can personalize these fall-themed pillows to match your own taste, and mix … Read More...
The Motherload of Home Canning Recipes
Are you ready to take your homesteading skills to the next level? Home canning is one of the most rewarding ways to preserve your harvest and enjoy fresh, homemade foods all year long. Whether you’re new to canning or looking … Read More...
Birthday Cake in a Can
Surprise! I really love this idea! Especially if you have someone special that lives far way or going to college!
Pauline from Club ChicaCircle shows us how to take a pop tab can and turn it into a birthday or … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Pineapple T-shirt
It seems everyone is still going crazy for pineapple crafts so we thought we would deliver yet another great tutorial. This tutorial with printable pattern shows you how to stencil your very own pineapple t-shirt. You can update an old … Read More...
10 tips for sewing t-shirts
T-shirts are probably one of my favorite garments to sew. The come together quickly, and rarely end up stuffed in the back of the closet. There are some tricks to making them come out right, though. Beth Byrge, author of … Read More...
Craft: Halloween Bat Placemats
Anneliese is the mother of three daughters, who are her muses and she hosts “Aesthetic Nest” filled with wonderful crafting ideas. She has these “Bat Placemats” with a downloadable pattern for us to make. When Anneliese was a girl and … Read More...
Sun-Dyed Kid Art Tanks
I know it is mid-August and, depending on where you live, you might be thinking summer is almost over… While you may be right, there is plenty of time left to make one of these sun-dyed shirts. This tutorial explains … Read More...