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.
Inspiration du Jour | You Are So Loved
Halloween Ideas: Fake Tattoo Sleeve – Pink Stripey Socks
I’m with Pink Stripey Socks; I love the look of tattoos, but can’t commit. So this tutorial on how to create Fake Tattoo Sleeves is right up my alley. And it’s a cheap Halloween project, as you just need … Read More...
How to make recycled wood spool Halloween monsters
These combine the spirit of Halloween with that great vintage look by using old wooden spools as their base! And now that it is officially October Halloween decorations can be out! Pop on over to the blog Punk Projects to … Read More...
Our September Crochet Giveaway Winner Is…..
Kelly with this entry chosen at random:
I am wanting to learn how to crochet, I’ve done some knitting but I hear the two are very different. I would love to crochet light fixture covers, like for lamps … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Agate
Like a lot of bead users I have a ton (well not quite a ton but many many pounds) of rock beads. And I’ve done my share of making polymer clay faux rocks. This faux agate slice tutorial makes a … Read More...
Felt Bat Halloween Brooch {with free template}
Nancy is sharing her cute “Felt Bat Halloween Brooch” {with free template} with us and we thank her. Nancy Hosts “Small Things with Love” where she shares her family life and creativity. Nancy is a Stay-At-Home mom who loves to … Read More...
Project: Pumpkin Shirt
By combining two images in her Silhouette program, a pumpkin and hounds tooth pattern, and cutting it out of iron on vinyl McKenzie from Girl Loves Glam made this adorable shirt for her daughter. Click here for more details.… Read More...