Caila from Caila Made refashioned a clearance sale sweater to make this gorgeous Christmas dress for her daughter. The sequined polka dots are perfect for a dressy dress! A women’s size small was big enough to give her the length … Read More...
Inspiration | Year in Review Layouts
Kelly of Simply Kelly Designs shares where she gets inspiration for designing year in review layouts. She checks out popular websites and more when coming up with her review pages. Click here to see more.
Pretty Chevron Crochet Scarf
I love the soft look of this Chevron Scarf and think it will be soft and warm for the cold St. Louis winters. It will also work up quickly. Elise has a free pattern and tutorial for us so we … Read More...
Tutorial | Get Started With Gelatos
I’ve been hearing about Gelatos for several months now and I was curious. So I was happy when I stumbled upon this tutorial by Loredana Bucaria at Shimelle.com on Getting Started With Gelatos. She shows us a few simple techniques … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | My Life This Year
Amazing Classes at D&L Art Glass
If you find yourself in the Denver area and want to take some pretty awesome classes D&L Art Glass is where you need to go. I’d love to take the Lisa Becker class May 7- 9, on casting glass from … Read More...
Scrap Clay: More Good Stuff
It seems I’m not the only one looking for interesting ways to use up my scraps. Brandywine Jewelry Supply gathered a nice selection. I’ve been partial to the Natasha beads forever (some of mine above).
Next up are some … Read More...
DIY Flower Necklace
Angelina hosts “JoJo & Eloise” and is sharing one of her many wonderful tutorials with us her “DIY Flower Necklace”! The colors she used fit right in with Valentine’s Day as fashion jewelry. She has a complete pictorial tutorial for … Read More...
Free pattern: Charlie Sweatshirt for babies
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her week of free patterns with her Charlie Sweatshirt. It has a squared off neck, but the banding overlaps to make it high V. And the little elbow patches are so cute!! The pattern … Read More...
Free pattern: Bow boot wraps
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial over at Babylock’s Totally Stitchin’ blog for making these super cute boot bow wraps. They’re a fun way to add a little something extra to a pair of boots or high top … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy window valance
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she put together this easy valance for her window. The sewing is just straight seams and it can be made to fit any size of window. It’s a quick way to add a spot … Read More...
Are You Ready for Some Stash Busting?
As I’ve been reading the comments on this week’s giveaway about crafty resolutions, I noticed that a lot of people want to finish more projects and work from their stash. I can’t help you much with the finishing (I’m the … Read More...
Put a mailbox in your garden
A garden mailbox might sound a little unexpected at first, but that is exactly why it makes such a charming outdoor decorating idea. We are so used to seeing mailboxes at the front of a house that placing one among … Read More...
31 Hearty Soup Recipes
It’s soup season. Seems like everyone in the US is in need of soup with the polar vortex. The only soups that I make are chicken noodle or turkey noodle soup from leftovers or a batch of chili. If it … Read More...
Winter Olympics Games For Kids
The Winter Olympics commences on February the 7th and you can get the kids excited with these activities and ideas from MakesandTakes.com.
- Lighting Ice Cream Cone Torches
- Olympic Ring Hoop Loop
- Miniature Ice Skating Rink
- Snowball Ring Toss
- Snowboard Half
DIY – Cracked Heels Rinse
This foot soak uses Rice Vinegar to soften your cracked heels. The vinegar softens the other layer of skin. For the full tutorial and recipe visit vivawoman.net.
Check out these other foot scrub recipes. Did you know failing to … Read More...
DIY – Oil Cloth Cling Wrap
This project uses home-made oil cloth to create a sticky style cling wrap. This oil cloth cling wrap, easily covers your bowls and plates. The heaviness of the fabric prevents it from popping up in the slightest breeze. It will … Read More...
15 Minute Valentines Day Candle Idea
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your loved ones how much you care, and what better way to do that than with a personalized gift? Candles are a classic gift that are loved by everyone, and this DIY … Read More...
DIY Love Necklace
Not sure if you noticed but Valentines day is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate then to make your own gift! This adorable necklace will become a statement piece around your neck. You don’t have to have a … Read More...
Great New Collections for Winter
While most of the country sits in the cold, longing for cozy knits to warm us up, Brooklyn Tweed and Quince & Co. have both delivered with excellent winter knits collections.
First up, BT Winter 14, a collection of … Read More...