Lots of people learn better when they have videos to watch rather than trying to translate words and still pictures into actions they make with their own hands. Crochet finally took for me when I hit YouTube and watched over … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated picnic bag
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial for making an insulated picnic bag. It’s a bucket-shaped bag with a zipper around the top. The top is a separate drawstring compartment and is deep enough to hold some … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon tabbed curtain panels
Over at U Create, Kari shows how you can make your own ribbon tabbed curtain panels. The ribbon tabs are sewn to the back of the panel, so they don’t show at the top. Your curtain rod won’t either, as … Read More...
Sewing for tweens? Check out this new blog!
While there are plenty of sewing patterns out there for kids, and plenty of sewing patterns to be had for adults, there’s a group of kids in between – the tweens – that don’t fit either category. Just like ready-to-wear, … Read More...
Tutorial: Organize bobbins with a common office supply
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how you can use a common – and inexpensive – office supply item to organize your bobbins. It’s something you probably already have in your house. If not, you can find them at office … Read More...
DIY Barbie Luggage
This is so darn cute I couldn’t help but blog about it. I know in our house Barbie
is always taking road trips in her pimped out Convertible car and she NEVER takes clean underwear or a toothbrush. Maybe this … Read More...
Bag Yourself Some Crochet Embellishments!
I’ve seen a lot of cute ideas for creating or embellishing purses, but this one might take the cake. You can purchase the purse pictured here for a very reasonable $24 on etsy. It’s offered on the site of … Read More...
Patchwork trend spotted at big box store
Look what I found strolling down an aisle at my local Target® store last Saturday. It’s a patchwork pillow that I’ve seen similar renditions of for years in the blogosphere. It’s a DIY look mass-produced. This store is always “on … Read More...
Colombian Girl Jewelry Review
Have you heard about Colombian Girl Jewelry? If not I would like to introduce the company to you! Colombian Girl Jewelry is located in the United States, but their beautifully designed jewelry is handmade by a group of talented … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Confetti Paper
This fun confetti paper is a free printable from minieco! Use it for cards, scrapbooking, wrapping gifts or making embellishments. Click here to get the download.
Tips for Taking Photos of Children’s Artwork
If you want to include photos of your child’s artwork in scrapbook pages or Project Life layouts, these tips from Becky Higgins will come in handy. She shares five tips for taking better photos of kids’s artwork, along with lots … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Beach Cottage Boutique
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Beach Cottage Boutique. Beach Cottage Boutique sells exactly what it states it does: wonderful pieces you’ll want to build a beach themed cottage around. The store carries fabulous pieces of beach life–shells, starfish, … Read More...
Simple DIY Necklace
I like the simplicity of this style of necklace. For this necklace Kari used goldstone beads that sparkle. Nice choice! A necklace of this style can be worn with a casual or formal outfit. You can use beads in a … Read More...
DIY String Feather Necklace
I have a thing for feather jewelry. I like the look and feel of real feathers, and I am impressed by faux feather designs. Depending on the material you use to create faux feathers, the jewelry made from those feathers … Read More...
Clay Finds on Flickr
Gang, I found treasures this time! The adorable sleepy puppy beads? The box with (fab) scribbles? The little pond watching cherubs? A fabulous medieval styled bottle? Sometimes clayers really hit it out of the park!
1. Sleepy Dog Beads, … Read More...
Tin Can Wedding Ideas
{Photos by Apryl Ann Photography}
With a splash of paint and a bit of fabric or lace it’s possible to transform the humble tin can into surprisingly chic wedding decor! Floral containers are just one way to upcycle these budget-frendly … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Red & Aqua
I just love the cheery, kitschy color combo of red aqua! It reminds me of vintage kitchens from the 5os and always makes me smile! The pretty photo above is just a snippet of a fun red and aqua inspiration … Read More...
DIY – Ombre Hair
Ombre Hair is all the fashion at the moment and unless you have a spare $100 you might want to give it a go at home. I know bleach is scary and we have all heard the tales of green … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Woven fringe t-shirt sleeves
How utterly fabulous are these fringed t-shirt sleeves! The long fringe is woven across the top. Laura from Trash to Couture shows how you can make it. You’ll make the fringe out of a separate shirt and tuck it into … Read More...
Tutorial: Playdate Party Dress for little girls
Pamela from Sovanisa shares a tutorial for making her Playdate Party Dress. It’s a little girl’s dress with contrast straps and hem. At the back, elastic thread shirring snugs the dress to fit your child. She gives dimensions to make … Read More...