I love to go to yard sales and garage sales, but I also like to sleep in. Breakfast is either a no go or junk food. Of course, an occasional doughnut isn’t bad.
Mom on Timeout has created a breakfast … Read More...
Tutorial: Dad’s travel bag
This travel bag would make a great Father’s Day present! It’s hard to see scale in this photo, but the boxy bag is big enough to hold a pair of shoes or perhaps a day’s outfit. Melissa from Polka Dot … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to use a twin needle
My favorite secret weapon for hemming knit fabrics is my twin needle. It creates two rows of straight stitches on the front of the fabric, but one row of zig zag stitches on the back which allows the seam to … Read More...
5 tips for finding and keeping your sewing groove
Like many sewists, I go through periods of high productivity but I also have periods that are more like sewing funks. I think I’m in a funk right now, so this post by Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking was just … Read More...
Free pattern: Tiny Tunic with peplum
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making her Tiny Tunic with a peplum. The peplum is a variation on her original Tiny Tunic (free pattern here). Neither the jersey knit bodice or the quilting cotton skirt require … Read More...
Cotton Candy 4th of July Banner tutorial
Sweet treats, cotton candy takes the cake. Here’s a calorie-free recipe on how to make a miniature cotton candy garland. Put tiny American Flags between the “Cotton Candy” and have a yummy 4th of July banner. Find this tutorial on … Read More...
One Minute Tip: How to Make a Felt Ball Garland
This is an “Apartment Therapy Video” by Maxwell with a step-by-step video plus a pictorial on how to make this holiday “Felt Ball Garland”! With the 4th of July just around the corner, these would make a delightful decoration in … Read More...
Tip: Stamping with Painters Tape
The Great Impressions blog shows how to make a neat background using painters tape to stamp with, find out more on their blog.
-Heather
Cross Stitch Freebie: Happy Camper
Yahoo! It’s the weekend! I am one happy camper! Friday! Friday! Friday! Time to shed those working man blues and commune with nature. I just love this little teardrop camper cross stitch. It would be the perfect accessory for … Read More...
Doc McStuffins Inspired Felt Stethoscope DIY
Andie of “American Felt and Craft” has this darling “Doc McStuffins Inspired Felt Stethoscope DIY” that will keep you children busy helping their toy pets and dolls. She has a complete tutorial and a pattern to make this toy and … Read More...
Freebie: Embroidered House Project + Pattern
Home…whether it is a studio apartment or a large sprawling ranch, it is where we build our lives. A person’s house truly is their castle. The wonderful sisters at The Common Creative, I’m sure feel the same way and … Read More...
Using Household Items for Knitting
Whether you’re traveling this summer or just want to do a bit of knitting on the go without dragging your whole knitting tool arsenal with you, there are some great hacks you can do to use regular household items to … Read More...
DIY Idea: Snuggly NO SEW Homemade Blanket Grad Gift!
This “NO SEW Homemade Blanket Grad Gift” is a great graduation gift using their college colors; make it in fleece or wool felt. This gift idea come from “Seventeen” by Chelse Hensley. Your handmade blanket in their school colors will … Read More...
How to make recycled ceiling panel magnetic boards
I have another first today! Can I get a whooo-hooo? Pop on over to the link Amy Jo sent in to the blog The Little Moments where there is a tutorial on how to make a magnetic board out of … Read More...
7 Science lessons with free printables
Budding scientists will love learning about the world around them with these 7 great science lessons, complete with free printables. Kids will enjoy learning about the basics of the scientific method, the life cycles of plants and insects, simple machines … Read More...
Tutorial: Trellis edge robe
Camelot Fabrics shows how you can make their trellis edge robe. The lightweight robe is made from a quilting weight cotton, with a pieced trellis design around the arm and neck edges. It’s just the right weight to wear over … Read More...
Cleaning Your Dryer Ducts
Did you know that your dryer ducts need to be cleaned? Dirty dryer ducts are one of the main causes of house fires, and this little job should be done at least once a year. It is a lot easier … Read More...
DIY Neon Chain Earrings
The Neon trend strikes again. You have to love the simplicity of these earrings yet the have all the color you could ever need. Full tutorial and more great photos can be found here thecraftyblogstalker.com.
Style Me Quick – Serpent Shoe
Sometimes (all the time) we have to make sacrifices for fashion. Today I am making the ultimate one by posting a photo with a snake in it. I have snake issues, you know the ones where you don’t want to … Read More...
DIY Floral Icecubes
For this Summer party idea you will need edible flowers such as snap dragons, roses or pansies. The colors are vibrant and would look beautiful in a glass of lemonade or a clear white wine. They are quick to make … Read More...