Is everybody getting their kids ready to go back to school? Here are two adorable patterns you can make geared towards a boy or girl. Gingermelon has a complete tutorial for these adorable cases and a downloadable pattern for us … Read More...
3rd Annual Pop Up Market
Today I wanted to let those of you in the Seattle, Washington area know about a pop up market happening next this coming weekend! Date: Sunday, August 17th 8am – 4pm 9127 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (corner of… Read More... Tutorial: Patchwork placemats
Melanie from It Happens in a Blink shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how you can make a patchwork placemat. The mix of color and pattern makes a pretty backdrop for a table setting. She used Jelly Rolls (precut … Read More...
Emoji Patches DIY
I think patches are definitely a big trend right now. Mark Montano thinks so too, and since he’s been seeing them everywhere- magazines, etc- HE decided to DIY some Emoji Patches!
These can be used on a lot of different … Read More...
50 Adorable Party Ideas for “Girly” Girls
Is your daughter the ultimate girly-girl? Are you running out of creative ideas to envelop her birthday party in her favorite color scheme? Thanks to iheartnaptime.net, you will likely not run low on girly, whimsical or pink party ideas – … Read More...
A Knitalong Where You Get to Choose
This sounds like fun: Caron United (Yarnspirations) is having a Choose Your Own Adventure knitalong/crochetalong. The event takes place from Sept. 9 through Oct. 15 and involves a scarf, a sock monkey and a weekly clue.
The scarf calls … Read More...
It’s a Poodle Party
Ain’t no party like a poodle party! Hey! Lisa from Lisa’s Tea Time created this adorable Poodle Party Hoopla using French knots, Turkey stitch, and felting. I don’t know which has me more blown away, the French knots or the … Read More...
Your Mental Health and Cross Stitch
I recently had a chance to write an article for About.com on how cross stitch is beneficial to mental health. I asked several cross stitch friends and members in a few groups I am in to explain to me why … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear view crochet hook case
Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial showing how you can make a clear view crochet hook case. The case has individual pockets for each crochet hook. the pockets are clear so you can easily see the hook size … Read More...
Crochet Myths and Misconceptions
About.com posted three common crochet myths:
* crochet and knitting are the same thing,
* you must be expecting a baby and
* crochet is for old ladies.
While those three myths might be old news to crocheters, the … Read More...
How to preserve food
Canning, freezing, dehydration are the most common ways of preserving food that you have plenty of and don’t know what to do with. Maybe you were given way too much of something, or maybe you just can’t be bothered to … Read More...
No Flame S’mores
It’s National S’mores Day!
Here is a s’mores recipe that you can let the younger kids have fun doing and not worry about being burned. It is actually fun for all! Sometimes we are all a little impatient with waiting … Read More...
DIY Sizzix Gear Gog Necklace
This tutorial by Paula is created using a Sizzix Cutter. I love the idea of incorporating paper arts into necklaces. The cogs are perfect for busy mums trying to keep their busy lifes held together and are a quirky … Read More...
Free pattern: 1950s butterfly evening bag
Etsy seller Cynical Girl shares a free pattern at Vintage Pattern Marketplace for this butterfly evening bag. It’s a vintage patter, originally published in the 1950s (1955 in Workbasket, to be exact). It’s shaped like a butterfly, with embroidery … Read More...
Heldover Giveaway: Light & Layered Knits
I usually let my giveaways run for one week unless I’m just not paying attention to pick a winner, but last week’s giveaway hasn’t gotten a whole lot of love so I thought I would post it again and leave … Read More...
Back-To-School Homework Notepads
Do you think a student would be more likely to remember to bring their homework home with them if they had a handy notepad like the one pictured here created by The Idea Room? How about if they actually got … Read More...
8 Ways To Have The Perfect Back To School Party
It’s that time of the year. Summer is over and school bells will start ringing. Some kids may be excited for the next adventure that awaits them, while others, maybe not so much. Why not throw a party before things … Read More...
Shark Week: DIY Coaster
I’m going to be honest. Sharks are not my favorite creature. I guess it’s just something about the sharp teeth and their abilities to sneak up on you that just makes me feel vulnerable and unprotected. However, my irrational fear … Read More...
DIY Abstract Stripes Watercolor Art
Elise from Grow Creative sent in a link to her Abstract Stripes Watercolor Art, and I’m so glad she did. Isn’t it beautiful?
It’s lovely, whimsical and easy to do it yourself! She shares a tutorial for creating your own … Read More...
Video tutorial: Make a backpack from old jeans
Crafting a Green World shows how last year’s jeans can become this year’s backpack. They share a video tutorial created by April from coolirpa showing how you can upcycle an old pair of jeans into a cool new backpack. One … Read More...