Depending on where you live, mosquitoes can be quite the summertime pests. While they don’t like the heat that is produced by the sun during the day, they tend to come out when the evening cools down, and find the … Read More...
Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs
It’s been a while since I posted a bacon recipe, so here is another one to try!
Tablespoon had guest blogger,from Oh Bite It, create this wonderful combo of bacon and cheeseburgers that you can either bake or fry!
Make … Read More...
Free pattern: Flounced Ruffle Capri Leggings
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making her girl’s Flounced Ruffle Capri Leggings. They make super cute and versatile play time wear! Her free pattern includes three lengths – full length, capri, and … Read More...
DIY Two Toned Wire Ring
This two tone ring is created using wire wrapping techniques. The ring is colored in a two tone effect using nail polish. This ring can be made in under 5 mins and would look great attached to cards for gift. … Read More...
4 Natural Herbs That Speed-Up Your Metabolism
Eating some of these jut might help speed up your metabolism naturally. Forget about those expensive pills why not try something a little more natural for a few weeks and see how it goes? You need to start munching on … Read More...
Homemade Father’s Day Air Freshener
What a brilliant idea this is from Tracey at We-Made-That.com! If you are looking for a special gift for your dad for Father’s Day, and he already has enough ties to wear, this tie-shaped air freshener might be a … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute tulle skirt
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a tulle skirt in just 30 minutes. It has several layers of fluffy, gathered tulle and also a lining so you can wear it without leggings or a separate slip underneath. … Read More...
Free pattern: Secret pocket travel hanger cover
This coat hanger cover looks pretty but it’s also a secret pocket to hold important items when traveling. Anna from Plan B shares a free pattern for making one. A zipper across the bottom creates a pouch where you can … Read More...
Freebie: Owl Digital Stamp
The Cardmaking Artists blog has a cute spotted owl digi stamp to download for free.
Be sure to check their blog often as they frequently offer other free digital stamp designs for limited times.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? … Read More...
Freebie | Coffee Label Printables for Father’s Day
Know a kinda nutty dad who loves coffee? Personalize some of his favorite blends with these free printable labels from Saturday Crafternoons. He’ll be sure to appreciate the gift and the humor.
Looking for more Father’s day ideas? Check … Read More...
Tutorial | Shabby Chic Journal Cover
Melissa Samuels shows how she made this shabby chic journal cover using a variety of mixed media techniques. Get out your paints, lace, gesso, flowers and paper scraps and get creating!
Looking for more Art Journal supplies? Check these … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Today
I love layering and bits and pieces on a page, so Today by mami913 was a sure choice for today’s inspiration.
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
I started scrapping from 2001
Paper or digi? (or both?)… Read More...
Inspiration: The Universe
Our solar system…space…billions and billions of stars…for centuries we have been looking at the planets, writing about them, painting them and now cross stitching them. Rebecca at Hugs are Fun stitched our solar system for a swap she was … Read More...
Hulkmelon
Here is something for the boys!
You can make the Hulk out of a watermelon! Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons shows us how to create the green monster using a watermelon, dark grapes and raisins. They cut the watermelon … Read More...
Free project: Olde Glory table runner
This quilted table runner is the star of this summer tablescape. The pattern, Ole Glory, is the work of talented designer, Debbie Beaves.
Learn more about how you can create your own table runner: Download the free pattern at All … Read More...
Tutorial: Inexpensive and tangle-free thread storage
Most thread spools include some sort of notch or slit in the spool to keep the thread ends from unwinding all over the place, but not so for the bobbins. There’s nothing on those little spools that will keep your … Read More...
The ‘Gator Quilt Blog Hop
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty kicks off a blog hop today to celebrate the release of her first quilt pattern. Get the Blog Hop schedule so you will not miss each participant’s crocodilian creation. Here’s a partial peek of Louise’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Golf score card wallet for Father’s Day
If dad is a golfing type, you can make him this fabric score card wallet for Father’s Day. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to make it. Elastic straps inside the simple wallet will hold score cards, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make felt backed flannel board dolls from a panel print
Panel prints are so cute to look at but they can be difficult to work into a sewing project. Becky from Patchwork Posse shares another fun use for them. She shows how you can use a panel print, or other … Read More...
Free pattern: First Birthday Dress
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making her First Birthday Dress. She designed the dress as a special present for a friend’s daughter’s first birthday. It’s a simple A-line dress from knit fabric, with a deep … Read More...