Alison from Adventures in Making shared some tips for packaging your handmade items to sell! As Alison says “Packaging can go a long way to making your goods more valuable. The right kind of packaging can make a big … Read More...
Birdie Inspiration Instructions
These little guys are so cute and can be used for many occasions other than Christmas. Put a top hat and veil on each and have a darling wedding cake topper or a graduation hat. Missy of “The little Green … Read More...
Tutorial: Net curtain scrubby washcloths
Maria from Mia’s Creations used an old net curtain to make these scrubby washcloths. The layers of net look like they’d be good for scrubbing stuck on dirt. And as a bonus – when they get dirty, you can just … Read More...
8 Quiet Book Pages For Little Boys
Quiet books can sometimes be a lifesaver for parents when those busy little hands just don’t want to color another picture or read another story. These soft little books are not only fun for kids because of the bright colors … Read More...
Project: Rolled Paper Photo Frame
Roll up some pretty pattern scrapbook paper, add some stamped images and embellishments and you’ve got a lovey custom picture frame. Find all the directions over on the Whiff of Joy Stamps blog.
_heather
Crochet A Stitch
Are you familiar with the website that offers a newsletter to teach you a new stitch every day? Often, these are not technically ‘stitches’. As in this case, it’s a motif rather than a single stitch. Still, it’s a … Read More...
Freebie: Liberty 4th of July
Today is the 4th of July and in America we are celebrate our independence. No one is more patriotic than Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty. Brooke Nolan created this pattern for Krienik and offers it to you for free. You … Read More...
Freebie: Happy 4th of July Embroidery Pattern
Happy 4th of July! To celebrate America’s independence, the Pink Samurai created Uncle Kitty, the American flag and a few fireworks for you to embroider. Lucky for my dogs, these fireworks are festive yet very quiet. I hope … Read More...
Treat Your Party Guests to Mini Banana Split Cakes
As far as I’m concerned, no party is complete without cake and ice cream! If you’re looking for a memorable party dessert, these mini banana split cakes from SugarHero certainly fit the bill. They are moist banana cakes topped with … Read More...
6 Polymer Clay Flower Tutorials
Bring a touch of color into your crafting with one of these beautiful tutorials for a flower made of polymer clay
. Make them into a bouquet of flowers, a magnet, some buttons, a broach, or just use your imagination … Read More...
Tutorial: Old Glory lace and trim wall hanging
This Old Glory flag wall hanging has a vintage-y, scrappy charm. You can make one out of your fabric and trim scraps. A piece of blue fabric with lace and button embellishments mimics the field of blue & stars, and … Read More...
Caron’s New Yarn Helps Support Kids of Fallen Soldiers
Caron has launched a new yarn, called Caron United, that aims to help the children of soldiers who have died in the line of duty as well as providing a good experience for knitters.
The yarn is 100 percent … Read More...
Containing Your Clutter With A Shoe Organizer
Admit it, there are just some things in your home that are so irritatingly hard to find a way to store them that it almost drives you to the brink of insanity. I know I have a few of those … Read More...
Using Oil To Cleanse Oily Skin
When I started reading this I was skeptical and with my oily skin I am still unsure of whether to give this a try. After all treating Oily skin with Oil seems a little odd right? Have you tried Oil … Read More...
Sewing Patterns – 10 ladies swimsuit cover up tutorials
Justine from Sew Country Chick has rounded up links to 10 stylish ladies swimsuit cover ups you can make. Justine has a great sense of style, and this round up doesn’t disappoint. Use any one of these 10 tutorials to … Read More...
Bacon Lovers Red Potato Salad
I love potato salad and have never once thought about putting bacon in it! I’m sure you bacon lovers were already putting bacon in your salads.
Here is a potato salad recipe for the summer bbq, picnic or a side … Read More...
Wiggly Worm Marionette
What can you make from a collection of styrofoam balls? This adorable marionette!
Not only will kids have a lot of fun making one of these inch worm puppets, they will enjoy playing with it. Encourage them to put on … Read More...
DIY Duct Tape Tablet Cover
Ashley is sharing a tutorial for this awesome Duct Tape Tablet Cover on her blog. This is a great way to make a tablet cover that doesn’t involve any sewing. There are also so many different patterns of duct tape … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt pencil case bookmark
Onel from Onelmon shows how you can make this pencil case bookmark. It’s an elastic loop with a pencil pouch attached. The elastic wraps around the book to mark your page, with the pencil pouch conveniently placed on the front … Read More...
Freebie: Birthday Die Cut Files
Happy Birthday America!!
Download some fun birthday die cut files for free from 17 Turtles. Available in SVG, PNG, DXF and Studio formats.
-Heather