Every time I pass by the new burlap canvases at Michael’s I’m so tempted to throw them in my cart! Leave to the crafty geniuses at Something Turquoise to come up with a simple but very chic way to … Read More...
Free Pattern: Bunny on Canvas
Are you looking for a quick and easy Easter decoration? Jessica at Cutesy Crafts has got you covered. This adorable bunny cross stitch on canvas can be stitched up in any color you desire. How great would it be to … Read More...
It’s 5:00 Somewhere
Tic toc, tic toc goes the clock. It has to be close to 5:00…quitting time! Passing the hours away doesn’t have be so humdrum with this hoopla clock. This fun pattern is … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide elastic and leather belt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make this wide elastic and leather belt. The ends of the wide elastic belt are finished with scraps of leather. Instead of using a buckle, she used D-rings … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Fringe Flowers
These pretty “Felt Fringe Flowers” come from “Mrs. Priss” hosted by Morgan a wife and mother. She has a wonderful pictorial for us to follow to achieve the same results. Pick your colors and try these, too pretty! Thanks Mrs. … Read More...
Felt Easter bags Tutorials
Have your children gather Easter eggs in your homemade “Felt Easter bags”. When the holiday is over, the bags can be used to hold other goodies. This project comes from Martha Stewart!
Felt Easter basket Tutorials
Belinda Graham is a contributor on “kidspot” and has a complete tutorial on how to create this charming “Felt Easter basket” for us. She is using the blanket stitch and has a link to a video on how to! Thanks … Read More...
6 All-Natural Remedies To Kick That Cold
Spring is a season of rebirth and renewal, with flowers blooming and the world coming alive once again after the long, cold winter. However, the changing weather can also bring with it some unpleasant side effects, such as frequent temperature … Read More...
Coconut Covered Cake Bite Bunnies
Here is a cute Easter treat to make with the kids.
Sugar Swings! has created these cute bunnies using the same method as cake balls. Which means the kids get to destroy the cake after it has cooled. After you … Read More...
DIY – Vintage Key Necklace
These Antique metal keys are stamped with love “literally”. Use a Metal stamp set to create words, sayings or initials. They keys are cleaned, stamped then blackened to create this dramatic effect. Full tutorial can be found here at ialwayspickthethimble.com… Read More...
Party Ideas – Adoptive Child’s Baby Shower
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Although adding a special member to your family through adoption may be a nontraditional way to build a family, it still deserves a traditional celebration. Whether you already have your bundle of joy or you’re bringing home a 4-year-old … Read More...
DIY Malecon Aftershave
Believe it or not, even men enjoy homemade natural products. This Malecon Aftershave looks easy to make and perfect for gifting to the men in your life (Fathers Day). For the full tutorial visit The Soapqueen and give it a … Read More...
Tutorials Easter: Bunny brings eggs
Manu of “i manufatti” is Italian but I lives in Slovenia. She has this sweet quick, cute and easy Easter project; a “Tutorials Easter: Bunny brings eggs”! She has a superb tutorial with every step you need to make this … Read More...
Easy way to make felted balls tutorial
Meg of “mega crafty” has this quick and easy way to make felted balls. You see felted balls everywhere on the internet for crafting and in ETSY shops for sale, now make your own and have all the colors you … Read More...
Felt Shoe Clips DIY
Katie of “skunk boy” is a wife, mother, artist, musician, and blogger has some sweet felt “Shoe Clips” for us to make. Personalize your style with these darling shoe clips. Katie has a good tutorial walking you through creating this … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit fabric wrap skirt
Jessica from Happy Together shows how you can make this wrap-around skirt out of knit fabric. If you look closely at the photo, you can see a seam midway around the skirt. That’s where a circle skirt top is attached … Read More...
5 Little Ducks Play Set
Valerie, from Inner Child Fun, and her daughter were inspired to make this craft after paging through Red Ted Art: Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids by Maggy Woodley.
I can’t say that I blame them. These little ducks … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur ball chair cover
Alida from Alida Makes did something so thoroughly awesome with one of those ball exercise chairs. She covered the rubber ball with faux fur and made it a furry ball chair. The fabulousness!!! And because a giant furry ball chair … Read More...
Tutorial: Double fold hem
Probably the simplest of hems is the double fold hem. It’s just the edge of the fabric folded over twice (to encase the raw edge) and then stitched in place. Heather from The Sewing Loft devotes a post to this … Read More...
Living Life Beautifully Book Review & Giveaway
I’m so delighted to be a part of the blog book tour for Living Life Beautifully by Christina Strutt. Every couple dreams about planning not only a memorable wedding day, but of creating a home that reflects their mutual sense … Read More...