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
Photography for Scrapbookers | How to Photograph Fireworks
If you’re heading out to watch the fireworks tonight, make sure to read these three articles first!
How to Photograph Fireworks by Decor & the Dog
How to Photograph Good Enough Fireworks with a Point and Shoot by Unskinny Boppy… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Gesto d’Amore
Gesto d’Amore by Marinella Monte
What I loved:
The vellum background
The grid layout using journaling cards
The sweet baby photo Looking for Supplies? Check out Scrapbook.com
Tidbits about Marinella:
How long have you been scrapping?
I am scrapping since … Read More...
Technique: Inkjet Transfers
Transfers onto clay can be tricky things. I never had a lot of luck with inkjet ones and now I don’t have an inkjet printer in the house anyways. I use laser printer transfer papers that work well but Shirley … Read More...
DIY Fourth of July Projects with Recycled Glass
It’s summertime and the 4th is tomorrow. Make some decorations for your barbecue! They’re easy and they use recycled glass. Sounds like a win win to me. Over at the Fine Craft Guild web site they have this project. There … Read More...
Tutorial: Picnic set with a basket liner, blanket, and napkins
Picnics are made more fun when you have a cute picnic set. Jessica Ween from A Making Life shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how you can make a covered picnic basket, as well as a picnic blanket … Read More...
Tutorial: Lunch box ice pack covers
Gloria from Little White Whale shows how to make fabric covers for the blue ice packs
you stash in a cooler or lunch box. She created them because the condensation from the ice packs would sometimes make her food soggy. … Read More...
DIY Rain Chains Ideas
Hey there! Have you ever heard of rain chains? They’re also known as “kusari doi” and have been used in Japan for centuries as a way to guide rainwater from rooftops down to the ground in a visually pleasing way. … Read More...