The Some Odd Girl Stamps blog has directions for turning your die cut images into custom stencils, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Learn Or Expand Your Tunisian Crochet Skills With A Great Online Class
Dora Ohrenstein, an accomplished and well traveled crochet artist, is offering a wonderful course on Craftsy that will have us all mastering Tunisian crochet. In this class (actually a series of classes all for one price), Dora takes us … Read More...
10 Tips for New Scrapbookers
Lisa Moorefield shares these 10 tips for new scrapbookers in her 10 Things Monday series. These are things that she wishes she had known when she started scrapbooking herself.
Freebie | Celebrate America Word Art
Ali Edwards is sharing this free set of patriotic word art to help you document your July 4th celebrations. The set contains four pieces of word art. Looking for Patriotic paper, embellishments and supplies? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Inspiration du Jour | Little Sunshine
What I loved:
- The cute photo
- The kraft cardstock
- The bright colors
- The layering
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
I’ve been scrapping off and on since 2005 when my oldest daughter was born.
Paper or digi? … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted cotton iPad sleeve
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for this simple quilted cotton iPad sleeve. You can make it in any size to fit any type of tablet or reader. The pre-quilted cotton fabric gives structure to the bag with … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY a dog leash
Dog leashes get daily use, so it’s fitting to have one that suits your personality. If you can’t find one in the store that you like, consider making one yourself. Over at Think Crafts!, the Create for Less blog, you … Read More...
10 Delicious Recipes For A Summer Sipper
The warm breeze blowing in your hair, the sand in your toes, the smell of salt water in the air. Okay, well these may not be a huge possibility for most of us, but having a yummy drink in your … Read More...
37 Genius Ideas For Organizing Legos
Do you have a Lego lover at your house? I sure do! For some odd reason it seems that his stash keeps growing and growing! I have tried keeping them contained in a clear see-through bin (so he can see … Read More...
Root Beer Float Popsicles
Here is another homemade popsicle recipe to try. Like I said, it has been a hot summer already!
Eating on a Dime shows us how to make a root beer float on a stick. All you need is root beer … Read More...
Grape Kool Aid Sugar Scrub
The child in you is going to love bathing in this kool aid sugar scrub. With only a few spoonfuls you can transform this coconut oil scrub into a childhood memory. For the full recipe or tutorial check out this … Read More...
You are My Deep Blue Sea
I love everything about the ocean and I’m fascinated by all the mythical creatures that “live” in it. Mermaids, however, are my favorite. I love the idea of the freedom … Read More...
Cross Stitch Chart Freebie: Summertime
The beach…I want to go there…badly! Summer is in full swing and hanging out at the beach is one my favorite summer time activities. Feet in the sand, sun on my buns and hearing the ocean waves crash; I can’t … Read More...
PVC Pipe Physics Fun
Forget about Legos and Lincoln Logs, give your kids several lengths of PVC pipes
and a bunch of connectors 
and just watch what they come up with. Sandi from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes did this, and threw in some … Read More...
Etsy Feature- VickyMyersCreations
Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations sells recycled bags in her etsy shop! Vicky’s goal is to create handmade unique bags: recycling, upcycling and refashioning.
She has a lot of different bags, as well as things like Fabric Brooches. Be sure … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible petal hat for baby
Chelsea from GYCT Designs created this petal hat for her baby girl to protect her young skin from the harsh summer sun. She shares a free pattern at Sew McCool for making one. It’s reversible, each side made from a … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Bird Card
Imagine Crafts has a tutorial for making this wonderful mixed media bird card using stamping, heat embossing, stencils with Creative Medium and micro beads.
-Heather
Tutorial: Double Bow Necklace
A cute necklace with a pretty bow on it. The tutorial uses simple clay techniques in the colour of your choice to make a great little decoration for a necklace. You could use strips from a blend to add dimensionality … Read More...
Concrete DIY Candle Holders
If you’re a fan of the industrial aesthetic, you’re probably familiar with the trend of making candles in concrete holders. But have you ever thought about using a Pringle tin to create a unique and eye-catching candle holder?
The Pringle … Read More...
Felt & White Birch Branch Mushrooms Instructions
I am like Carolyn of “Carolyn’s Homework”! “There’s something about mushrooms that are irresistible to me. I love the look of mushrooms in fairy gardens and woodland décor”. Her “Felt & White Birch Branch Mushrooms” are so woodsy and somewhat … Read More...