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The sun is a powerful force that provides light, warmth, and energy to our planet. However, it also emits harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation that can damage our skin, causing sunburn, premature aging, and even skin cancer. That’s why sunscreen is … Read More...
Sorry ice cream man, but I’ll be stocking my freezer with these yummy delights!
The Baker Mama shows us how to make ice cream sandwiches using a chocolate cookie recipe and ice cream of your choice. You can find the … Read More...
The Sweater Babe free pattern of the month might not be one you want to knit right now, but I’ll bet you’ll want to download it and keep it for knitting when the weather starts to get cool again.
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Jaime from Everyday Art shares a tutorial showing how she made this star table runner for 4th of July. It’s not just a table runner, though. The stars are attached end to end with buttons, but unbutton them and you … Read More...
This adorable ring holder is made using a key chain and some stick on’s. The glass base gives its a opulent look. This would be beautiful made with old brooches around the base also. Check out thrift stores and garage … Read More...
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Learn how to make this Bottle Cap Circle Plaque art on the Punk Projects blog! This art is pretty simple to make and would be great in a craft studio!
Get the DIY here- punk projects: Bottle Cap Circle Art … Read More...
Today is National Flip Flop Day… How about celebrating by dressing up a pair of plain flip-flops. When I was trying to think of what I could use to decorate flip-flops, one of the first thing that popped into my … Read More...
When your sewing machine is not in use, you really should keep it covered so dust doesn’t settle into its parts. Elizabeth at Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a cover for your sewing machine in just … Read More...
Organizing a home can be one of the most important things to do to help things run smoothly. However, it can also be one of the most overwhelming and tedious things to do. Maybe there is a certain room in … Read More...
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a fun project for using up your smallest fabric scraps. She used them to make cute greeting cards. There’s no sewing required, and they’re super fast to make. You could make a stack … Read More...
Here’s a really lovely way to store your recipes or organize your greeting cards, in a pretty handmade accordion box. Find directions for making one over on the Authentique Paper blog.
-Heather
My friend, Sweet Sheri, sent me a link to this pattern, calling it a summer scarf rather than the ‘Floral Necklace’ that Red Heart identifies it as on their free pattern site.
It’s not something I would wear for … Read More...
Elicia Graves shares her five top tips for better beach photos. I will definitely be using these this summer! These tips from Click It Up A Notch will help you get “creative and beautifully lit shots” to document your beach … Read More...
It’s summer and the kids are outside riding bikes, skipping rope, swinging and having a grand time. Shani Hanson will help you capture the motion in her article at I Heart Naptime. She covers how you can use different shutter … Read More...
This lovely layout, Angel by Olga Busova, caught my eye because of the soft colors, sweet photos and the intriguing embellishment in the center.
Tidbits about Olga:
I have been scrapbooking since 2010. This layout about my little daughter.
I … Read More...
Yahoo! I love a good sale and I can’t resist the one that Cherry and Cinnamon is having right now. 25% off of her patterns over at Kitschy Digitals. You better head over there and grab all of … Read More...
Ceri Gwen’s Far Away Folk got her into the finals of the Spoonflower Design Challenge 2014. I love her Heidi-esque interpretation of the contest theme – Cosmic Voyage. Oh, and notice the maiden brings along her cat and dog … Read More...
This is not your average kitted quilt. The color scheme and design of Outside the Box is so sophisticated, it’s no surprise the source is Art Gallery Fabrics. Designed in-house to showcase their Pure Elements/Squared Elements fabric lines, visit … Read More...
Maris from Sew Maris shows how to add a vented sleeve band to a shirt. It’s a smart detail that also happens to be great solution when a pattern ends up with sleeves shorter than you thought they would be. … Read More...
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this cute pleated purse for a little girl. It can be made from a fat quarter of fabric, plus fabric for … Read More...
