Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make a set of reusable produce bags. Using them will reduce the number of plastic bags your family uses. And when you make them from an old lace net … Read More...
Pina Colada Cupcakes
Has anyone seen Spring? With January temperatures and more snow on the way, I have to create my own warm paradise.
These Pina Colada Cupcakes remind me of sunny beach weather, while I try to ignore the wintery scene outside. … Read More...
How to make scrap wood photo blocks
If you like to switch up the photos you look at regularly than these photo blocks using clips to attach the photos to the blocks are just the ticket. Katie sent in a link to the tutorial on how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-color Prarie Points
Responding to reader requests, Marcy of Made by Me in Red, shares how to make a Prairie Point with two colors. Not sure what a Prairie Point is? Well, it’s fabric triangles folded then sewn to the border of … Read More...
The Worldlabel Mason Jar Contest
Design labels for a Mason Jar and WIN an Apple 13? MacBook Pro with a Retina display and other prizes...
The 2014 Mason Jar Label Design Contest is brought to you by WorldLabel.com Design a label for preservatives, jams, … Read More...
DIY Decoupaged Lamp
Sometimes a creative party idea comes to you but you just can’t find what you want to buy, this is when DIY works it’s best magic “ORIGINALITY”. This decoupaged lamp is elegant and festive and beautiful all at the same … Read More...
Knit a Bear Hat for All Ages
This cute little cabled hat with bear ears is perfect on a baby but it’s sized up to an adult small if you want to dress the whole family up Three Bears style.
CraftFoxes published this pattern back in 2012, … Read More...
Sunny Felt Mobile Tutorial & Pattern
Abby’s blog is “Things for Boys” because she has 2 boys and a hubby! Fear not, she has plenty of things for girls and mums too! Abby made this “Sunny Felt Mobile” back in 2011 for her sister-in-law’s new baby … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging letter organizer
Emily from Tangible Pursuits shows how to make a hanging letter organizer to help control the clutter at your desk. It would also be a good clutter buster by a back door. The organizer has two pockets to hold mail, … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a scrunchie
Katie from Made to be a Momma shows how to make a scrunchie, just like the ones I used to wear in my hair in my 80s childhood. The comfortable to wear, your hair less likely to get tangled around … Read More...
DIY Seed Bomb Wedding Favors
Just in time for Spring – Seed Bomb Wedding Favors! As the tutorial at Apple Brides explains, a seed bomb is a ball of clay with compost and wildflower seeds. Just plant and grow! To learn how to make … Read More...
Felt Ladybug CDs DIY
By, Amanda Formaro for “All Free Kids Crafts” has this cute project “Felt Ladybug CDs DIY” for kids! This DIY could not come at a better time because it is spring vacation and cold in the east so indoor crafts … Read More...
10 Educational Ways to Use Plastic Eggs
Have you ever wondered what to do with all of the plastic eggs you acquire at this time of year? Perhaps some of these ideas will help! Use your collection of plastic Easter eggs to make a fun and educational … Read More...
6 Creative Ways to Decorate Using Heirloom Plates
Most of us have had the opportunity of inheriting some type of an heirloom from a past family member. While we hold these pieces very special to us, it’s hard to let them just sit in an old cedar chest, … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Frills dress or top for little girls
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make her Summer Frills dress for little girls. It’s a pretty little sundress with ruffles at the top of the straps like cap sleeves. Or, shorten it and it’s a cute … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Spring Garden
Spring has been slow to arrive in my part of the world. Just the barest hint of buds on the trees, pale sunshine, and slightly warmer temps hint that it will be here soon. In the meantime, I’ve been getting … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon hem t-shirt refashion
Merrick from Merricks Art shows how to add a wide chiffon band to the hem of a t-shirt in her Chiffon Hem Refashion. The band of floaty fabric at the bottom adds interest and gives the shirt a light, airy … Read More...
And the winner is……..
Congrats Steph! You’ve won a copy of the current issue of Somerset Studio magazine! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
Thanks to all who entered!
-Heather
Freebie: Girl and Bunny Digital Stamp
The Dearie Dolls Digital Stamps blog has this adorable little girl and bunny digi to help welcome in Spring, click here to a get a free black and white version to color yourself.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring … Read More...
Project Life Tip | Use a Knife!
Talia from And Sew We Craft, shares a very clever and useful tip for altering printed Project Life cards to fit your photo on, and still have the embellishment show. Total lightbulb moment! All you’ll need is a craft knife … Read More...