Do you have a favorite color nail polish you wear all the time? Why not use a few coats to make a matching pair of earrings! Follow this 3-Step Nail Polish Earring Tutorial by NorthShore Days and see how easy … Read More...
Goat mug rug
What is this masked goat doing? Well, gracing the top of a mug rug, and making everyone who sees it smile. Found on ipernity, and made by Bouncypoodle for her swap partner, Moni. Go HERE to see more mug … Read More...
Legacy Tour for Brave New Quilts
I’ve been looking for a way to honor the memory of Kathreen Ricketson, so was pleased to learn about the Legacy Tour Stash Books launched this month for her new book, Brave New Quilt
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Like many of you who … Read More...
“Totoro Hoop” felt tutorial
Rebecca of “Hugs are Fun” is her creative outlet for sharing all manner of crafts and art projects. She has worked on and is sharing many of her projects and I am sure you will find something that inspires you. … Read More...
Knit a Pillow with Stockings on it
Red Heart has just launched its “12 Weeks of Christmas” celebration, in which they’re promoting a holiday-themed knit and crochet pattern each week up to Christmas.
This week’s is the super cute Holiday Pillow with Stockings, which is exactly … Read More...
Fabulous Fashionista
Sew Simple Dress is a seamstress and Cross Stitch Designer – and these days cross-stitch has been more on her mind that sewing. She has posted another great design on her blog. You can tell her sewing background by the … Read More...
Twisted Ribbon Dragonfly Tutorial
Ina at Let’s Learn Embroidery blog has posted an excellent tutorial on how to make a ribbon embroidery dragonfly. If you think ribbon embroidery is complicated, think that no more. Ina breaks it down into easy steps using photos and … Read More...
25 Gluten Free and Allergy Free School Lunch Ideas
Keeley McGuire has done it again. You may remember Keeley’s previous post about 20 non-sandwich lunch ideas for kids. That post is the number one post on Edible Crafts for the last month.
Now she has come up with a … Read More...
How to restore metal before painting
This post on howtobuild.org caught my eye because I was actually looking to do some metal painting this coming weekend.
This is just a handy checklist of things to do before you decide to actually start the painting process.
Go … Read More...
21 Unexpected ways to treat pain
From minor headaches to muscle sprains and toothaches. You will be amazed at some of these suggestions for relieving pain. Have a headache? c]Chew down on a pencil to relieve the ache. ( I am guessing biting something like a … Read More...
Diwali Activities For Kids
For anyone interested in Indian Culture or Hinduism then you will know all about the Indian Festival of Lights
. Diwali (as it is known) is approaching fast so time to incorporate some activities into your lesson plans. I love … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid sized sleeping bag
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a kid sized sleeping bag. How sweet would it be for a child to take to sleepovers, especially knowing that someone made it special for him (or her)? 3 yards … Read More...
DIY Hot Chocolate Wedding Favors & Recipe!
Give your wedding or bridal shower guests a sweet treat with pretty and easy-to-diy hot chocolate mix in jar! The tutorial and a recipe for the hot chocolate mix can be found at Wedding Thingz.
Looking for more DIY … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 1950s-inspired apron with gingham and ric rac
You can find a tutorial over at Craft Foxes for making this 1950s-inspired apron. It’s a full apron with a bib and a gathered skirt, and a ruffle around the hem. Gingham and ric rac give it vintage charm. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a yoga waistband and lose the muffin top
I love me a yoga waistband for pants, skirts, bathing suit bottoms, just about anything that needs a waistband. Why? Because they’re super comfortable and they don’t create a muffin top the way that elastic waistbands can do. Melissa from … Read More...
Free pattern: Peanut Baby Softie
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Peanut Baby over at JoAnn fabrics website. This would make a sweet baby gift! You can make the hair and the skin to match the child’s. Or, make them from … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a button placket to a top or bodice pattern
Mie from Sewing Like Mad shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can adapt any top or bodice pattern to add a button placket down the middle. You can use it to turn any top pattern … Read More...
Book Review: Everyday Papercraft
Everyday Papercraft
(papercrafting projects for home and beyond) is a brand new book published by Vertical Press and distributed by Random House. The author Keiko Komatsubara will take you through 48 projects step by step, with full color photos of … Read More...
Crochet Baby Belle
Tia has created this adorable baby/tot cap that will keep tiny ears shielded from the wind and frame that tiny face so well! She has kindly offered us a free pattern so we can all make caps for the little … Read More...
Where You Scrap Wednesdays | Shanna Noel
I’m in love with Shanna Noel’s creative space! It’s a lovely mix of vintage, modern, white, pops of colour and personal touches. Lots of great organizational eye candy too! Hop over to see the full tour on her blog.