If you’re planning a family reunion this summer, Cricut has instructions for how to create your own personalized family reunion t-shirts. The instructions require a Cricut Explore and the Cricut Design Space software, but similar results could be achieved using … Read More...
Thread spool patriotic decoration
I just happen to be saving some large spools of thread and yarn to use to make decorations. I love this cone of thread embellished with 4th of July decor featured at the blog Crafty Goodies. Connie sent in a … Read More...
Needle Felt Ice Lolly – Kawaii Craft Tutorial with ASMR
I just found this needle felting tutorial and think it is so real looking. The “Needle Felt Ice Lolly – Kawaii Craft Tutorial” is a video and we are shown step-by-step how to make this darling project!
Tutorial: Easy embellished tassels
These embellished tassels look like they would be so much to make! Happy for us, Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial so we can do just that. They’re super fast to make when you use fringe trim from the … Read More...
7 Tutorials For The Minecraft Fan In Your Life
It’s a current game trend that brings in building up your own worlds and fighting off the pixilated bad guys. Gamers everywhere know exactly what Minecraft is, and if they haven’t at least tried to play it, they know what the hype is all about. … Read More...
Make Your Own Cement Planters and Garden Globes
Cement planters and garden décor are a big trend right now, but can be very expensive when buying from a retail store. However, they can all be made for literally pennies with a bag of Quikrete and some thrift … Read More...
Knit Mittens Inspired by Delft Pottery
Kat at Just Crafty Enough is going strong with her challenge to design and knit a pair of mittens every month this year. The June installment was inspired by the Delft pottery she saw during a recent trip to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ease in a sleeve with no basting stitches
Easing in a sleeve cap is one of my least favorite sewing tasks. All the care with basting and pulling, and I STILL get puckers. Maris from Sew Maris shows how you can set in a sleeve smoothly, and without … Read More...
Citronella Floating Candle
If you’re looking for a unique and effective way to keep the bugs away this summer, you might want to consider making some citronella candles. While we’ve blogged about citronella candles before, the version we’re about to introduce you … Read More...
Always Ready Pie Crust Mix
This will be a time saver to try.
Goodeness Gracious found a recipe in the Gooseberry Patch recipe book that she has shared on her blog. Pie Crust mix that is made with shortening and can be stored in air … Read More...
Alice Springs Hosts Celebration of Hats
Funky hats abounded in Alice Springs, Australia, with the Beanie Festival and Exhibition that took place late last month. (This article says it goes on through mid-July but I’m not seeing that anywhere on the event’s website, but … Read More...
Popsicle Stick Stars
Free pattern: Catalina girls one shoulder dress
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor continues her series of free dress patterns inspired by special people in her life, this time with a dress in girls’ sizes. Named the Catalina dress after her niece, it’s a knee-length one shoulder … Read More...
Indie Craft Sampler- Monthly Sample Boxes From Indie Artists
Coming This September! Indie Craft Sampler is a new monthly subscription box that focuses on indie crafts! Each month a new box can be mailed to you full of handcrafted goods & services. It sounds kind of like Birch Box … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up travel jewelry case
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how you can make this roll-up travel jewelry case. Pockets across the inside of the roll will keep your jewelry pieces separated. She includes loops above each … Read More...
Product Review: Stampin’ Up!
This is my third review using products from the brand new Stampin’ Up Catalog. If you missed my first post with details about what’s in the catalog, along with project ideas you can check it out here and … Read More...
DIY Felt Wedding Bouquet
I’ve been watching in amazement as the tutorials for this gorgeous bouquet unfolded over the course of a week at Something Turquoise! Detailed instructions for 8 beautiful felt flowers along with eucalyptus leaves culminated in the creation of the … Read More...
Five Things About Crochet
For beginning crocheters or for those who are interested in learning out wonderful craft, I have gathered a number of facts that might be helpful.
1. Unlike knitting, crochet can never be done on a machine! All crochet is … Read More...
Free Printables and Ideas for July 4th
Share your sparklers in style with two free printables sparkler holders from 1. Lovely Indeed and Alice & Lois
3. Decorate with these vintage inspired patriotic printables by Live, Laugh, Rowe
4. Make a fringe banner with a tutorial from … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Totally Smitten
Totally Smitten by Els Bestamped.
What I loved about it:
Babies!
The black & white photo paired with the soft colors.
Tidbits about Els:
I’ve been papercrafting for over 5 years now. I stumbled into this lovely hobby shortly after … Read More...