Valerie, from Inner Child Fun, claims this is a wonderful quiet time activity for children and I must say I do agree with her. Not only will the children have fun quietly playing with these homemade blocks, older kids … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pastry cloth
Cami from Tidbits guest blogs at Make It and Love It giving 6 reasons why pastry cloths are helpful in the kitchen, and also sharing a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s made from two layers of unbleached … Read More...
Tutorial: Double pocket clear vinyl pouch
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how to make this double pocket fold-up organizing pouch. The pockets have clear vinyl fronts so you can see what’s inside, and Velcro at the ends for easy open and close. The whole folds up … Read More...
Project: Tiny Paper Album
Turn a 12″x12″ pieces of pattern paper into a tiny album or fold out card. The Echo Park Paper blog has directions.
-Heather
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Freebie | Printable Travel Themed Labels in French
Kesi’art has this free set of printable travel themed labels and tags in French. Perfect for Francophones, Francophiles and those making a trip in a French speaking country! Click here to download.
What is Practical Scrapbooking?
Jennifer Wilson explains her thoughts behind her philosophy of Practical Scrapbooking and how she can help you scrapbook the things that are important to you, without feeling pressure or the need to constantly search for ideas. Click here to read … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | I Know You
Cool recycled leather wallets and bags
I was at Craftcation a few weeks ago and I met the two guys behind the website T & A Leather, Todd and Anthony and they sell these great accessories made from recycled leather. If you’re in the market … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Bracelets
A series of fun bracelet making projects, ostensibly for the kiddos but the techniques work great even for adult projects. These projects all introduce important construction options with polymer clay – the use of various materials for armatures and … Read More...
The Stuff of Life
The most memorable weddings are those that tell a story. The same is true of our homes. In her new book, The Stuff of Life
, interiors stylist Hilary Robertson shares stunning images and thoughtful insights on our possessions, and … Read More...
Turtle Crochet
This cute little turtle holds a special secret. It’s a box! Remove his shell and you have s pretty well hidden box to hold a small treasure. It’s easy to make and would make a cute gift for all ages, … Read More...
DIY Ice cream Party Cones
I think this adorable Ice cream party backdrop should be the backdrop to my kitchen. It is super cute and just makes you want to smile. The tutorial is easier than you can imagine and it has so much potential … Read More...
The most wonderful felt robot Tutorial
Zaira of “Mango and Passion Fruit” is Brazilian, but lives in London with her husband since 2008. She is sharing this adorable “felt robot Tutorial” from Merry’s Etsy shop “Little Brown Byrd” is responsible for this and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Cardigan onesie refashion
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can refashion an adult’s or older child’s cardigan into a cute cardigan onesie for a baby. She includes a free pattern that you can use to make one in a 0-3 month size. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to read sewing pattern markings
If you’re new to sewing, all those triangles and arrows and lines scattered around on a pattern piece may seem haphazard. But they all have meaning. Some tell you where to match pieces together, others tell how you should place … Read More...
Make Your Own Edible Centerpiece
Mother’s Day is a few weekends away!
My 3 Monsters shows you how to make your own edible fruit bouquet for your Mom. I wouldn’t recommend this if you are shipping gifts to your Mother.
Amy Gregson made these with … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring Market Tote, and a mini
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how to make her Spring Market Tote. The fully lined fabric tote has rope handles threaded through jumbo grommet holes. Her tutorial includes two sizes – the full Spring Market Tote that measures (at … Read More...
DIY Mason Jar Lights – Very Pretty
These DIY Mason Jar lights are so easy to make and so pretty! I think I might end up making some for the kids bedroom or just the backyard.
Using simple DIY items and an Edison bulb + a vintage … Read More...
Coconut Oil & Pink Salt Recipe
For this recipe you need Pink Sea Salt and some coconut oil. You can scent this scrub with essential oils of your own choosing. Great idea for Mother’s day gifts. Scoop it into a decorative jar and add a tag … Read More...
5 Minute Gem Necklace
These chunky slices of stone have been turned into a “Statement” necklace in just 5 mins. Pretty impressive as I can’t even make 2 minute noodles in 5 mins. I love the idea of being able to create things quickly, … Read More...