Melissa hosts of “The Sweet Escape” is a proud to be a Home & DIY contributor at Apartment Therapy, creator of Toronto Lifestyle Bloggers group and bi-monthly Blog Brunch as well as the founder of The Happy Blogger workshop series. … Read More...
Winner- The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making
Thanks to everyone for entering the giveaway for The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making
– 2nd edition. You can find my review here.
Congrats to Kate who won the giveaway! Kate, I’ve emailed you. you have week to respond, … Read More...
12 great ideas to use Apple Cider Vinegar
Who knew that Apple Cider Vinegar is so versatile? I knew Vinegar has its uses but when you get more specific, you can derive even more natural benefits from this versatile ingredient.
Find out the 12 reasons why it should … Read More...
Felt Dimensional Dots Pillow
This darling “Felt Dimensional Dots Pillow” is from “Better Homes and Gardens” There is no tutorial but I think you can figure it out and it looks fairly simple. I love the colors they used.
How to make faux embroidery with puff paint
When I first saw this darling Matryoshka embellished bag I thought it was embroidered, but no! Pop on over to the link Laura sent in to the blog Over The Apple Tree for the easy tutorial on how to dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Wet swimsuit bag
It’s no big deal to take a swimsuit with you to the pool. Just tuck it in your pool bag. But on the way home, that suit will be wet! Sara from Alice and Lois shows how you can make … Read More...
Everything’s Better with Sprinkles – 15 Sweet Sprinkle Party Ideas
I love sprinkles so much that I’m tempted to eat them straight from the container when I’m decorating cupcakes! If you share my passion for these colorful bits of sugary goodness, check out the roundup of sprinkle themed party ideas … Read More...
Afghan Kit Giveaway
Blogger Donna over at Fiber for Thought is giving away an afghan pattern and enough yarn to knit it over at her site.
The winner will get a copy of her mosaic baby blanket or lap afghan pattern and three … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a curved shirt tail hem
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood adapted the Staple Dress that she sewed to give it a shirt tail hem. The curved front and back hems meet up in a sharp concave point at the side seams. She shares a tutorial … Read More...
10 DIY scrapbook paper art projects
Scrapbook paper comes in every color and pattern one could possibly think of – why not use some of these gorgeous papers to create fun wall art for your home? Patterned scrapbooking sheets
can be cut to create everything … Read More...
Top 10 Pantry Organization Tips
The pantry can be one of the most difficult places in the home to keep organized. Whether your storage space is fairly large, or barely takes up a singular cupboard, it can sometimes become more of a catch-all and be … Read More...
House Plant Cupcakes
I don’t have a green thumb when it comes to indoor plants. Even the plants that are supposed to be brown thumb friendly, only have a 50% chance in my household.
These plant cupcakes from Alana Jones-Mann look like they … Read More...
13 Wonderful Homemade Beauty Recipes
This amazing roundup is brought to you by fiberartsy.com. With 13 different recipes and tutorials you are sure to find something to suit your skin or mood.
Tip and tute: Patchwork pillow
Karen Jordin of Leigh Laurel Studios satisfies a passion for fruity greens and oranges in this fun, fresh patchwork pillow. She provides a free coloring sheet and full tutorial, plus gives her method of making sure your patchwork front pillow … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a colorful stretchy belt from fold over elastic
The folks at Dritz show how you can use fold over elastic and decorative buckles to make cute belts. You’ll need to use the thicker and wider fold over elastic (like you’d use for making baby diapers). The elastic comes … Read More...
DIY Pineapple Stenciled Hand Towels
Two really popular trends this summer are flamingos and pineapples. They’re all over pinterest. This tutorial I shared on my own blog, Punk Projects, features pineapples, but you could easily customize it to feature whatever trend you love best. These … Read More...
Personalized Game Pieces
Next time you are going to be dragging out your board games, surprise everyone by sneaking these personalized game pieces into the box. You can make a game piece for each member of your family or for every child in … Read More...
Freebie: Fly TWA
Summertime means travel time and there is no place sunnier and more “summer” than Florida. In days gone by, the airlines used to make the most romantic and inviting travel posters. You wanted to jump into the picture and start … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven Wall Hanging
Lately woven wall hangings have been popping up all over my Pinterest and blog feeds. It’s like the 70’s and 80’s all over again. I remember making these in grade school, but mine were never as fancy and colorful … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle end pillow case with decorative stitched ribbon accents
Sew4Home shows how you can make these pretty pretty pillow cases with ruffles sewn at the opening. The ruffles are accented with stitched ribbon. The designs on the ribbon are made with the decorative stitches on your sewing machine, so … Read More...