Here is a clever idea to making a Banana Caramel sauce.
Kristen of MakeTheBestOfEverthing, caramelized banana puree from a ripe banana and used no sugar.
This is a great topping for pancakes, ice cream and more. And this is healthy … Read More...
Turkman Stitch
This week for TAST (Take a Stitch Tuesday) Sharon B. is featuring Turkman stitch. This stitch is also called Closed Feather stitch. It is versatile and may be used for counted thread or surface embroidery work. You can use it … Read More...
Happy Holiday Ornament
Stickeule always posts great patterns and here’s another one for us to enjoy. I am thinking that “Frohes Fest” basically translates to Happy Holidays in German – at least loosely. So stitch up this design in holiday colors to make … Read More...
Halloween Movie Night
If you’re planning a quiet night in for Halloween then how about creating this tub of Halloween Movie night fun. With a little tag and some Halloween candy and snacks you’re kids are not going to miss trick or treating.… Read More...
Kids Craft – Halloween Frame
This frame would be the perfect little gift for loved ones. Have your kids dress up in their Halloween costumes early and take a few snaps. Then present the gift over Halloween for an adorable keepsake that can come out … Read More...
Halloween Soap Pops
A quick little melt and pour Halloween Soap tutorial to get you in the holiday mood. These would look adorable all bagged up. (be sure to add NON EDIBLE) to them as there is always some kid who gives soaps … Read More...
Winner, winner: $50 American Express gift card from Pennington Vertical Gardens
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My recent review of the Pennington Vertical Garden system included a giveaway for a $50 American Express gift … Read More...
How to make a recycled soda can bat
Now this cute bat was created by a mom with a soda can but I could see this being a big hit with the beer drinking crowd. Pop on over to the blog Oy Vey A Day for the great … Read More...
Tutorial: 90s silk blouse refashion
Remember those giant silk or rayon shirts from the 90s? I had a few, AND I buttoned them allllll the way up! Portia from Miss P shows how to refashion one of those shirts to bring it into the 2010’s. … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched maternity shirt
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how she altered a basic t-shirt pattern to make a ruched maternity shirt. It’s a quick and easy alteration, with just a couple of extra steps. She also made it a two-tone shirt, with … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s Eriqua Dress with inverted pleat bodice
MammaNene from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern for making her Eriqua Dress. It’s a little girl’s sleeveless A-line dress with inverted pleats across the bodice. Contrast bar tacks accent the pleated bodice. The pattern will make a little girl’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy fabric baskets
If your scrap bins are starting to overflow like mine are, then it might be time for a scrap busting project. These scrappy fabric baskets by Pam from Threading My Way may be just the thing to make. The outside … Read More...
Tutorial: Luke Skywalker leather belt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a leather belt like the one Luke Skywalker wore. It has two pockets and a loop for a light saber. (On hers, the loop was purely decorative, as … Read More...
Freebies: Halloween Party Printables
The Pane Amore e Creativita blog has some spooky Halloween party printables to download, including banner flags, bottle labels and cupcake toppers. Note: the site is in Italian but no need to translate just to download 🙂
Are you … Read More...
Polymer Clay Picks
Fan picks, bright colours, great textures and interesting images. Basically, polymer clay peeps are super creative.
1. Homura-chan, 2. Bones, 3. Curs Fabi inspiració marina, 4. Skull Pod necklace – Reya
Tutorial: Baby changing mat clutch
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a baby changing mat that folds up into a clutch. When unfolded, there’s a pocket at one end of the mat to hold a pack of wipes and a couple … Read More...
Felt Pumpkin Wreath Tutorial
Stephanie is the writer and creator of “Twodaloo”. She worked as a speech-language pathologist in a variety of settings (predominantly public schools) before she became the mother of twins. Now she is a blogger taking on a hiatus from school … Read More...
Project: Printed Post It Notes
Add a personal touch to your post it notes by printing them with digital stamps. Find out more over at the Craft Secrets blog.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Spool Tip
Mary over at Needle ‘N Thread has a great tip about those ubiquitous spools that so many threads come packaged on these days. Once you have emptied one – don’t toss it out! Save it to reuse for other threads, … Read More...
New DMC Colors are Here
I have been hearing about the new DMC colors for awhile, but FINALLY they are here. The DMC blog has a pdf file that you can download that lists the new numbers and has the color numbers that they fall … Read More...