The Knit & Crochet Show is the conference of the Knitting Guild Association, and for their show in July (23-27 in Manchester, to be exact), the group is planning a yarn bombing of the Radisson hotel where the even … Read More...
Inspiration: Maria Tenorio
I have such a deep love for Nesting Dolls. When I was a little girl, I just loved playing with them and secretly wanted to have the brightly colored dresses they were wearing. As an adult, once again, I … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Clay Accent
Add an interesting touch to any card or scrapbooking layout with a stamped clay embellishment. Creating Keepsakes has all the details.
-Heather
A Look at the Many Benefits of Knitting
I’ve written a lot in the past about the benefits of knitting, and there are a lot of them, from improved mental fitness to help with healing after an accident or injury.
Knitting is relaxing, can help you sleep and … Read More...
Photo Tutorial: How to Make Felt Mice
“Inside NanaBread’s Head” has the cutest tutorial and pattern for her “Make Felt Mice”! This is her attempt at making the pattern readers asked for. If you have any questions at the end of this, leave a comment and she … Read More...
Use recycled plastic food containers as last minute gift boxes
If you buy your produce in little plastic boxes and keep them to reuse try dressing them up with some decorative paper and they make great little gift boxes. Pop on over to the link Teri sent in to the … Read More...
DIY flower headband
Learn how to make a lovely flower headband with just a few supplies in less than half an hour! I think this tutorial is a great take on the flower headband!
Find the tutorial here- DIY flower headband | … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll’s layered trims skirt
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how you can use fancy trims to make a doll’s layered skirt. The layers of fringed, pleated, or scalloped trim make the skirts extra pretty, but it’s actually a very simple skirt to … Read More...
National Geographics Milk Life Sweepstakes
We wanted to let you know about a sweepstakes that National Geographic has going on at National Geographic . The grand prize is a 7 day Yellowstone and Grand Teton Family Adventure. It’s open only to legal residents of the … Read More...
33+ kids activities for summer fun
While not strictly home and garden, if the kids are out of the way (and having fun) you can end up doing more in the home AND garden, right?
So here are 33+ kids activities for summer that will keep … Read More...
8 Recipes To Make Your Own Body Butter
The summer months are quickly upon us and with them comes an increased temperature. Whether we live in a dry, hot climate or by the ocean, our skin takes the brunt of it and inevitably dries out. Body butters
are … Read More...
Up cycle Style: T-Shirt Tassel tutorial
Cintia of “My Poppet” as so many excellent tutorials and has great eBooks on sale at an adorable price. She loves collecting and using vintage fabrics, re-purposing unwanted textiles into new usable and fresh items. Today I am showing you … Read More...
Tutorial: Double zippered pouch with two compartments
Fili & Lino show how to make a double zippered pouch with two compartments inside. Each of the zippers across the top opens a different compartment. The divider is sewn into the top so the two sections are completely separate. … Read More...
DIY Toy Car Necklace
I know you are probably thinking this one is just that little bit too quirky. My 4 year old boy however thinks it is totally cool and said if I had one of these necklaces I would be “Beautiful”. Sometimes … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Aloe Vera Soap
“Aloe Vera is the most prestigious herb used for skin care. It contains almost 20 amino acids, minerals like calcium, magnesium and sodium in sufficient quantities, enzymes, vitamins, polysaccharides, nitrogen and other components that make it a miracle beauty herb.” … Read More...
Corning has a Blaschka Era Lampworking Table
If you haven’t seen the work of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, you need to check it out. The were the father and son team from Czechoslovakia, known as Bohemia when they were alive, that created the most wonderful replicas of … Read More...
Father’s Day Trophies
What dad wouldn’t love to receive a personalized trophy for Father’s Day?!?
This Father’s Day project, shared on the smART Class blog, not only gives kids a chance to show their dads how much they care but also gives them … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre dip dye
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can dye a piece of fabric to create an ombre effect. It’s pretty on solids, but I’m really loving how it looks on a printed fabric. She’s going to make a skirt … Read More...
DIY Mini Notebooks
I love these mini notebooks! The free designs for the notebooks have an indie/hipster style, which is pretty popular. Use them as gifts or favors or just to keep in your purse to quickly write down shopping lists, thoughts, etc.… Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted scissors case
Dawn Cornell shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this quilted scissors case. The quilted layers create a thick pouch that will cover the sharp point of your scissors. You can make it from two 5″ … Read More...