Oh my goodness! I just have to say I am AMAZED that this set of jewelry is made from cardboard! Wow! This fact fascinates me! As a child on of my favorite things to play with was empty cardboard boxes. … Read More...
Faux-Dichroic Glass Pendant Tutorial
Jenny from Craft Dummies came up with the idea of making Faux-Dichroic Glass Pendants. It gives you the look of fused glass without using a lot of tools. Using beach glass and leftover basket wrap you can create … Read More...
Rainbow Girls Patterns
I was browsing around Etsy the other day looking at Embroidery patterns and this one caught my eye. It is one of several Rainbow Girls Embroidery patterns available from Wendi Gratz’s Shiny Happy World Etsy shop. The designs are available … Read More...
Felt Ice Cream Tutorial with Free Pattern
These cones look so yummy and you will not wear this creamy goodness on your hips. Heidi of “One Creative Mommy” is a retired teacher and stay-at-home mom who loves to create. She designed and created these yummy felt ice … Read More...
Take a Leek
In honor of an upcoming trip to Wales our happy stitcher at Hancock’s House of Happy has created this little leek design. She says she’s not sure if anyone will actually want to stitch it, but I think it would … Read More...
Knit a Cabbage Patch Doll Hair Hat
Cabbage Patch Dolls — at least the ones I grew up with — had pretty distinctive yarn hair. So it makes sense that people would try to re-create that look with knitting and crochet.
Over at Craft Bits there’s a … Read More...
Tomato Vine Tin Candle
Who knew you could make a tomato vine scented candle? Not me, that’s for sure. But the Home Shoppe Blog has a great tutorial for scenting a DIY candle with tomato vine essential oils that you should definitely check out. … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Fly Away Trick
This is a great styling tip if you have fly-aways. Obviously you could just add a heap of product to slick it down too. Now If I can just find a way to hide my grey hairs. Why do we … Read More...
Party Ideas: Bollywood Diwali
Every year for the past 7 years we have held an Indian Diwali the festival of lights or Bollywood Party. We like to warn people who are new to our parties that it’s like an Indian “shock to your senses” … Read More...
Thinking About Botox?
Do you know what furrows are? Do you have some? If you have no idea what I am talking about, then these are the lines between your eyebrows that show up (stand out like a flashing beacon) when you’re shouting … Read More...
5 Non Egg Breakfast Ideas
In our household, every day starts the same way. With a breakfast of eggs. Eggs poached, scrambled, boiled. You name it, and we have had eggs that way.
So, I got around to thinking – surely, there are other breakfast … Read More...
DIY – Space Art
This tutorial shows you how to make fun space themed art work. This project is suitable for all ages as the skill level will vary with each child’s drawing ability.
Looking for Space-themed Books?
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A Pretty Capelet for Summer
I’m one of those people who needs a shawl or a sweater handy all year long because air conditioning in the south (even in my own home) is often too much for me to stand. So I’m loving this pretty … Read More...
DIY Menu Board
Even though this is a (part) review of a specific brand of paint, the rest of the tutorial is pretty awesome! And face it, you can buy any brand of chalkboard paint.
Check out how Rachel made this DIY menu … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt skirt with a sequin hem
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at Brassy Apple showing how to make this t-shirt skirt. It’s a super simple refashion, requiring just one cut and just one seam. But if you want to give it some fancy, she … Read More...
How to make recycled cardboard Birthday numbers
I love the idea of writing Birthday wishes on supersized recycled cardboard numbers at a Birthday Party. I also love how the stands for these big numbers are held standing with Logo stands. Pop on over to the blog Leigh … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide headband for runners from t-shirt knit
Jane at Maiden Jane shows how to make a wide headband from stretch knit fabric, perfect for running or other activities when you want to pull your hair back. The stretch knit fabric fits snug but not too tight. If … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new bag from an old skirt
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a new bag – out of an old skirt. You’ll need a gathered or pleated skirt for this. The waistband becomes the top of the purse and the gathered … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkle yo-yo embellished tee
Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shows how she embellished a little girl t-shirt with a rainbow of sparkly fabric yo-yos. If you don’t have one of those handy Clover yo-yo makers, don’t worry. She shows how to make the … Read More...
Tutorial: The Ultimate Reusable Snack Sack
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Ultimate Reusable Snack Sack. While most reusable snack bags are made as flat pouches, hers is a drawstring bag with a round bottom. The ribbon drawstring is easy for young … Read More...