No, I didn’t know it either. And to think that it is such a necessary thing. That you need to and should clean your washing machine regularly.
After all, where does all that dirt and grime go? Through those holes … Read More...
Marathoner’s Scarf Now a World Record
I’ve written before about David Babcock, the Kansas City marathoner who knits while he runs. Back in October he aimed to break the record for the longest scarf knit while running a marathon (who knew that was even a … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot and cold pack with handles
Erin from Sewbon shows how to make a hot and cold pack with handles. Keep it in the freezer for a cold pack. Or, pop it in the microwave and it works as a heating pad. The fabric pack is … Read More...
String Art for Kids
Have you ever seen a completed string art project and think “I want to try that”? If you do want to try it, I suggest using these direction shared by Angie from The Chic Country Cottage. She shares the short … Read More...
Chocolate Irish Creme Cake Pops
Janine at Sugarkissed.net shows you how to make these yummy cake pops using chocolate cake and Irish buttercream.
These are great desserts to make with the kids, because they get to destroy the cake after it is baked. Then after … Read More...
Free Printable – Handmade label
These free printable labels are perfect for adding the finishing touch to your handmade project. The little Elephants are adorable and are available in pink and blue versions. Free Downloadable File here.
Zip It Earrings
Are you always being told to Zip it? Then these earrings are perfect for you. The subtle hint to think before you speak is a fashion statement all of it’s own. You could use zips from vintage clothing or old … Read More...
Style Me Quick – DIY Alberta Ferretti Party Shoes
These DIY Alberta Ferretti Shoes are a quick way to re-style an old pair of heels. Grab some good quality satin ribbon and a sharp pair of scissors to create this modern stylish look. Obviously the ribbon needs to match … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux button down tunic
Sachiko from Tea Rose home shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to yourself a pretty new top for spring. It’s her faux button down tunic, a loose fitting sleeveless tunic. The buttons down the front are decorative … Read More...
Tutorial: Scallop edge hand towels
You can make these scallop edge towels out of a plain hand towel and a quarter yard each of two coordinating quilting cottons. fat quarter Shop has a tutorial showing how, including a pattern for cutting the scallop panel. They’d … Read More...
Tutorial: Distressed fringed jeans
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can DIY a pair of distressed fringed jeans. Her project is inspired by a pair of designer jeans she saw, but were far outside of her price range. She was able to … Read More...
Tips: Turn a Bead into a Card Embellishment
The Papercraft’s Connection blog shows you how to turn a bead into an enamel dot for card embellishments by melting them. What a great way to recycle unused plastic beads!
-Heather
Tag Your Crochet
Look how charming these tags are! Kym a tCobberson and Company has created the tags and offers a way for us to print them off free! I’ve written about tags before, but this is the first free printed crochet … Read More...
Freebie | 10 Printable Thank You Cards
Jessica George is sharing ten of her free printable thank-you cards over at Sweetbriar Sisters. She has designed them to print two to a letter-sized page. Now you can have thank-you cards on hand when you need them. Click … Read More...
Freebie | 6 Sets of Silhouette Cut Files
Shawna Clingerman shares a round up of some of her favourite free Silhoutte cut files from around the web. She even includes a set she designed herself! (Shown above). Plus she links to a tutorial showing how you can make … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | True Friend
Tutorial: Color block tote bag
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at SNAP Creativity showing how to make her color block tote bag. The bag is made from two fabrics – a solid canvas for the lower 2/3 of the bag, and a … Read More...
Oz Inspired Felt Hot Air Balloons tutorial
Jessica of “cutesy crafts” is a wife and stay-at-home mom of three! She has this marvelous tutorial for “Oz Inspired Felt Hot Air Balloons” and it is excellent. Jessica notes: “This is a sponsored post written by me for Disney … Read More...
Product review: Pink Flamingo Ephemera on Etsy
Even the envelope it came in was cool! Yes I was sent a review Small paper Pink Flamingo Ephemera pack filled with 25 pieces of vintage papers from the UK and the envelope it came in had cool postage markings. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Hexie bunny sachet
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make a tiny bunny sachet out of four hexies. The folded hexie ears look like origami, but they’re made from fabric and lightly stuffed and scented with lavender. She threaded hers on … Read More...