Do you like jewelry that looks dressy, need a new accessory for a party, what about a wedding? This tutorial will show you how to make a lovely Pearl Cluster Necklace. This is would make a great DIY bridesmaid … Read More...
DIY Shrinky Plastic Bracelet
Notice the bracelet? It is made from plastic, but not shrinky dink plastic! Michelle from Rust & Sunshine recycled a plastic container from a grocery store bakery to make this bracelet. Check out her tutorial and see how to make … Read More...
5 Button Jewelry Tutorials
“Button, Button, who’s got the buttons?” Me! I love collecting buttons. I use to spend hours playing with my Mama’s stash of buttons. I like all the shapes, sizes, designs and pretty colors. This list of tutorials will inspire you … Read More...
Driftwood Seahorse – Creative in Chicago
Summer’s almost over where I’m at, but there’s still time for a few more trips to the beach. And while you’re there, you could pick up some driftwood to create your own wall art, like Creative in Chicago did. Her … Read More...
Our Top DIY Pinterest Picks
We have picked out all the good stuff from the not so good stuff to create our very own hand-picked DIY Beauty Pinterest Board.
If you have something to share send us a link to the pin below and we … Read More...
DIY Trendy Bee Cuff
“I’m bringing home a baby bumble bee, want my Mommy be so proud of me, I’m bringing home a baby bumble bee..ouch!!! It stung me!”
Does anyone remember this catchy childhood silly song? It was one of my favorites, to … Read More...
Tutorial: A Christi Friesen Peacock Necklace
Even if the jewellery making bit isn’t for you this tutorial on Firemountain Gems is pure Christi Friesen. The focal of the necklace and the components are all sculpted in her usual whimsical style. The tips about making her “lookit … Read More...
August Giveaway Winner Is …..
Jaan L of Tx with this entry chosen at random from all the qualified entries!!
Submitted on 2013/08/17 at 6:36 amMy favorite stitch is an open lace #2007 from http://mypicot.com it may have another name, but I love … Read More...
7 women make a raffle quilt
When the Wonder Pets encounter “se-wious” situations they know it’s going to take teamwork to fix things. Same with seven women – one of them Meari of Meari’s Musings – who together made this pretty red, white, and blue quilt … Read More...
Tip: Stamped Envelopes
Don’t forget the envelope! We spend so much time making our lovely cards why stick it in a plain ol’ envelope? K Werner Deisgns has a video for dressing up that boring envelope.
-Heather
Sail Away Stitches and Lots of Finishes
Cathy from Hands on Design shared this recent finish and she also shared how she finished the finish. Confused yet? Head on over to her blog post and all will be clear. And guess what else she shared? She shared … Read More...
Tatting Fool Free Patterns
Over at the Tatting Fool, Miranda has been rearranging things and she has arranged all her patterns in one place including her free patterns and her for sale patterns. The one shown here, which is just lovely is called “Ice … Read More...
Halloween Mummy Felt Cat Plushie tutorial
Nelly Pailloux is a SUPERSTAR on “Cut Out + Keep” created this darling and meaningful “Mummy Cat Plushie” along with it’s meaning. The Ancient Egyptians worshiped cats and mummified their bodies. Mummy Cat has clearly strayed in from some similarly … Read More...
Owl Wreath Using Fall leaves and Feathers
It’s actually, who’s there owl wreath.
And it is very clever and looks amazing – especially for Halloween.
An idea that started out with using some canning jars ended with this wreath.
If you’re as intrigued as I am – … Read More...
Eating Clean Meal Plan – 2 weeks of eating clean plan
Melissa from BlessThisMessPlease, has created a 2-week eating plan that contains no refined flours, sugars or processed foods.
It is a plan with a budget and it is entirely do-able. Of course, the issue here is how you get kids … Read More...
Tutorial: Bath toy bag
Have you noticed how kids’ bath toys seem to multiply? Duckies and boats and squirty toys. That’s fine for the kids, but what parent wants to step over all those toys just to take a shower? Marni at Haberdashery Fun … Read More...
Party Ideas – Golf
Personally I hate Golf, Ok I hate all sports but golf is one more on my list. I do however love the plaid cake!.
Golf parties just scream “Old Man” and would be perfect for a Retirement party, Over the … Read More...
Art Lesson – Face Painting With A Difference
I love this idea from BusyBrissyMum. It is a fun interactive way to do some face painting. Use a glass door or thick plastic sheeting (available at hardware or craft stores) to create a fun (clean-able) face painting station. Watch … Read More...
Sewing PatternTutorial: Little girl’s Halloween shirt and twirly skirt
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial over at Therm O Web showing how to make a child’s Halloween t-shirt and matching twirly skirt. Her tutorial includes instructions for making the skirt, and also for creating a coordinating appliqued … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple color blocked skirt
Erin from Sewbon shows how to make a simple color blocked skirt. The placement of the color blocking creates a visual drop waist. This would make a good project for a beginning sewer, as it requires only a handful of … Read More...