Pamper Dad this Father’s Day with a superhero sleep mask so he can nap during the day. What dad does not want to be a superhero? Find this fun “Superhero Sleep Masks and More Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas” on … Read More...
Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day (Week)
Though it’s officially called World Wide Knit in Public Day, the event actually spans a week, this year from June 9 through June 22. According to the event’s website, it is the largest knitter-run event in the world (which … Read More...
Technique: Resist Stamping
Stamp and heat your stamps with clear embossing powder then apply ink over top for a neat resist stamping technique, find out more over on the PaperLilies and Ink blog.
-Heather
Superman How To – Father’s Day Felty Tutorial
Simmi is the creative force behind “Grace’s Favours”. She married her best friend in 2006 and moved to the Forest of Dean in West Gloucestershire, UK not long after and now they have two children. Simmi was trying to think … Read More...
Tutorial: How to add inset side pockets to any pattern
Pockets are must for me in my pants and skirts. If they’re not there, the garment just feels… incomplete. If your sewing pattern doesn’t include pockets, you can always add them in. RaeAnna from blog Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a … Read More...
Top 10 Vegetable Gardening Tips
Whether you are new to growing vegetables, or a seasoned gardener, it’s a well known fact that some years just seem to be better than others. However, even those off years can produce good results if you just put … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY double welt piping
Dena from Hearts and Sharts shows how you can make your own double welt piping. Unlike regular piping, double welt piping has two lines of cord running through it. After she shows how to make the double welt piping, she … Read More...
Princess Wand Cookies
Every little girl dreams of being a princess at least once in their lifetime.
If you have a sleep over or just a birthday party, you may want to make some of the princess wand cookies created at Sugar Kissed… Read More...
DIY Birthplace Map Key-rings
When I first came across this project I was captured by the image and thought Oh map key-rings that’s cute. Then I realized each map held the directions to a significant birthplace. How adorable and cute is that? This would … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Serpent Belt
If you love the high fashion look of gold serpents then you are going to love this DIY knockoff. Believe it or not under that gold finish is a rubber toy snake. Your kids are going to LOVE you for … Read More...
Race Car Math
No little boy or little girl will be able to resist this fun game that will help them learn and practice math skills. Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, had her boys choose 20 Hot Wheel cars and she … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s vintage pillowcase skirt
Caila from Caila Made guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s skirt out of a vintage pillowcase. Pretty vintage pillowcases are fairly easy to find at estate sales. The one she … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew waving flag 4th of July shirt
Ginger from Gingerly Made used ric rac and a bow to make this waving flag 4th of July shirt for her daughter. It’s a no-sew project and she shares a tutorial showing how you can do it. She uses glue … Read More...
punk projects: Bright Ideas: Tips for Crafting Newbies
Are you new to crafting? Taylor and Katie share their tips for crafting newbies on Punk Projects. Even if you’re an expert, some of these tips might just be helpful to you!
Read more here at punk projects: Bright Ideas: … Read More...
Product Review: Imagine Crafts and Tsukineko
I’m thrilled to bring you a look at some fun and exciting new products coming out soon from Imagine Craft and Tsukineko!
Grab a cup of coffee and settle in, this post is chocked full of information, inspiration and … Read More...
S’mores Trail Mix Recipe
S’mores seem to be the big treat right now! What used to be a camping dessert, it is now found everywhere.
Adventures in Making has a recipe for a really easy trail mix that you can make for going on … Read More...
Glass Bead Making According to Wikipedia
Every once in awhile I like to post a Wikipedia page on a glass making technique. Today is Glass Bead Making. There are a couple of different types of techniques on creating glass beads. There’s torch work which is what … Read More...
Free pattern: Boat Club Dress and Swimsuit Cover Up
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free pattern to make her Boat Club Dress & Swimsuit Cover Up. Made from a lightweight knit fabric, it has a surplice (cross over) bodice and a gathered skirt, with elastic casing waist. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy business card wallet
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a fun pouch to hold your business cards. It’s a simple fabric wallet with two clear vinyl pockets on the inside to hold business cards. She says you can also adjust … Read More...
Crayon Roll – Kids Art Roll Tutorial
Vicky from “Mess for Less” has this clever travel “Crayon Roll – Kids Art Roll” tutorial NO SEW and with a template. The kids can take this to a restaurant, doctor’s appointment or any outing where they have to sit … Read More...