We have all had those days when we just need some “me” time. It’s been a hectic day at work, the kids have been running you ragged, the demands of life and just pushing you to your breaking point. … Read More...
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We have all had those days when we just need some “me” time. It’s been a hectic day at work, the kids have been running you ragged, the demands of life and just pushing you to your breaking point. … Read More...
by Sarah White
Here’s another great finishing tip if you’ve ever wanted to knit a cardigan and finish it with a zipper instead of buttons.
As Jennifer Raymond explains on the Jordana Paige blog, setting a zipper into a knit garment takes a … Read More...
Did you know that today is Tell a Fairy Tale Day? It is the perfect excuse to try this simple activity.
Anna, from The Imagination Tree, shares how she created a custom story basket for reading time. This basket is … Read More...
This dessert just sings to me! Who can resist chocolate pudding, chocolate chip cookies, or whip cream! I say all 3 go into the international language of yum! Oh and the kids will like this dessert too. Katie Goodman at … Read More...
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making your own candles but felt intimidated by the process? Well, fear not, because making your own zebra candle is easier than you might think!
Thanks to NaturesGardenCandles, you can now … Read More...
This Satin rose necklace has a real funky feel to it. The fact that it’s chunky and not delicate is a total contrast to the fabric and the petite flower style. The full tutorial and pictures to guide you can … Read More...
This Amazing round-up of over 50 Frozen Party ideas comes via our Pinterest board. We have created an exclusive board just for Frozen Fans and addicts. It seems like Tangled and Beauty and The Beast have a new Princess in … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can make a child’s matching game out of your fabric scraps. What’s neat about this project is that you can start with a small group of matching squares, and add to it later … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
CathGrace shows how she made this tassel trimmed velvet pillow. It’s her DIY version of a pillow she saw at Anthropologie. Not only did she sew the pillow cover, she also made all of the tassels by hand from some … Read More...
Oh how I love these Mason jar table numbers from Something Turquoise! Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. For the quick-and-easy-yet-super-adorable tutorial go here. And of course, I added these to the DIY Wedding Mason Jar Inspiration … Read More...
This extensive of list of free wedding printables at Bespoke Bride has some truly gorgeous links for invitations, tags, labels, photo booth signs, banners, favors boxes, and …well you get the idea! Plenty of free printables for your handmade wedding … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make her Bedside Gadget Caddy. It hangs from the mattress of your bed and has pockets for a book, remote, a pair of glasses, and other small items that often end up cluttering … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
It took Jen from iCandy Handmade all of 20 minutes to upgrade a plain sweatshirt into modern fashion. She stitched a simple frayed edge applique on a store bought shirt. I am absolutely loving the freehand geometric design that she … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous has the jump on her boys’ Easter outfits with these color blocked leather bow ties. They’re faux bow ties on a soft elastic strap. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. They come together … Read More...
I’m back to share some more projects that I’ve made using brand new items from the Stampin’ Up! Occasions mini catalog! This new catalog is chocked full of new stamps in wood and clear mount options, pretty Designer pattern … Read More...
These fun confetti toss bags are free to download in 5 festive patterns at Swooned! Get the templates and all the how-to instructions here. And while you’re there, be sure to check out this page with 10 more … Read More...
I love how Debbie from Refresh Style repurposed a wooden box to use for organizing her rolls of washi tape. In fact it was seeing this that gave me the idea to move my rolls into a vintage box … Read More...
Usually I’m drooling over Stephanie’s beautiful miniature foods but she does lovely all sorts of sculpting work. The owl in this tutorial is a great example of simple style that can be embellished endlessly. You should have a read of … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shows how you can make a set of fabric lacing cards. They’re a great quiet toy for a young child and would make a nice addition to a busy bag. They’re made from two layers of … Read More...