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Welcome to this roundup of 17 outdoor lighting ideas from scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom. These ideas are not only beautiful and romantic, but they’re also easy to implement and require little to no electrical expertise. Whether you’re looking to add some ambiance to … Read More...
Yahoo! It’s spring! Warm weather! It’s time to move the party outside and that includes a dinner party. What better way to make a statement than with these colorful Plastic Canvas Placemats by Diane at Crafty Pod. Not … Read More...
I don’t bake a lot, especially in the summer. So when it starts to cool or we have a rainy day,and I want to bake. Brown sugar is always my downfall. Either I don’t have it or it is in … Read More...
Since so many of you were interested in the faux driftwood project I featured I bet you will like this link Nikki sent in tho the blog Tikkido where there is a great tutorial on how to make weathered wood … Read More...
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a girl’s knit tank top. You can sew them up quickly for a cute and cool spring and summer wardrobe. For a dress, extend the hem down … Read More...
This is a fun handprint craft you can make for Earth Day. To make the picture, you simply paint your kid’s palm and fingers and have the press it onto paper or even a stretched canvas. Add the extra details … Read More...
Lana Red Studio shows how you can make these hand painted brushstroke pillow covers. She used old IKEA curtains as an inexpensive source of fabric, but of course you could use yardage if you wanted. Once you have the fabric … Read More...
Candle making has been a beloved craft for centuries, with countless materials used to create the perfect candle. However, in recent years, beeswax has emerged as a popular choice for many candle makers. Beeswax has a natural and pleasant aroma, … Read More...
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this tablet carrier bag. It looks and carries like a chic tote, but it’s sized to hold your an iPad or other tablet. The top closure has two options – … Read More...
Love this painterly pastel cake topper DIY created by The Proper Pinwheel and featured at Inspired by This! Get the complete tutorial and supply list here.
Strawberry shortcake is a long-standing spring tradition for my family, so of course I had to share this delicious inspiration board from Elegance and Enchantment. Love the pretty colors and sweet details!
Spring has been a long time coming in my corner of the world! But sunny skies, warm breezes, and blooming trees and flowers are finally here! I thought I would share a bit of spring inspiration today featuring pastel tulips … Read More...
Are you new to digital / digi stamps? Heard of them (or not:)) and wondering how to use them? The Some Odd Girl stamps site has a wonderful detailed e-book to download for free showing you how to get started … Read More...
I’m a serious walker. You can see my other blog to learn more about that. In the St. Louis area, it’s often to cold and blustery to walk outside without protecting my throat from all that cold air. The … Read More...
Jilliene from Jilliene Designing, shares this fun carnival theme birthday card that she made with her Cricut machine. She explained hos she used cut files from a Cricut Cartridge, and from SVG Cuts to make the card and the cute … Read More...
Learn how to make this ombre watercolor shadow box, and get the free Silhouette cut file for the clouds too. All the instructions are over at Mabey She Made It.
One of the hallmarks of spring is when the daffodils and narcissus begin to show up. Here’s a great, simple tutorial to make your own clay daffodils. I make daffodil and narcissus beads similarly (although I cane my components, the … Read More...
These wire wrapped rings are chunky and resemble treasure from the Pirate seas. Use old Jewelry pieces to re-create something new and original with this simple and easy to follow Jewelry making tutorial from Jewelryfromhome.com.
I thought this was the perfect craft to share on Easter! Tulips are great for celebrating spring and they would make wonderful decorations for your Easter table. While I have seen simple handprint tulip pictures, I love that Meg, the … Read More...
