Don’t scorn me but I don’t do my own mopping. I have a robotic mop. (Luxury I know) But guess what it uses to clean the floor?
Vinegar! I add a measure (usually its blob blob that’ll do) Of vinegar … Read More...
Save Those Bottle Tops
Bottle Tops are one of those things you should automatically be saving. Even if you don’t have a use for them at some point your school or child care center will put our a request for them. Wouldn’t it be … Read More...
Awesome Pallet Love Seat (With Working Links)
This DIY pallet love seat project kept popping up in my inbox and Pinterest – but without a working link. And if you know the style of this blog – we just don’t post anything unless we can track down … Read More...
Another Pretty Knit for Fall
Since I have fall knits on the brain this week I thought I’d share another one that would be a beautiful transition piece, though this one will take a bit longer to knit so you’d better get started now!
The … Read More...
5 Super Easy Cat Projects
I recently posted 10 DIY Dog Bed projects post – and that has been the most popular post on this blog for the last 3 weeks.
So I decided to do a roundup of Cat projects – but found out … Read More...
Tutorial: Body pillow with name appliuqe
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios guest blogs at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom with a tutorial showing how to make this body pillow with a name appliqued across the front. It makes a cute focal pillow for a child’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring backpack from an old sweatshirt
Jane from Maiden Jane shows how to make a drawstring backpack out of an old sweatshirt. I love this idea!! The heavy sweatshirt material will make a sturdy backpack. If there’s a logo or pockets (or other details), they’ll look … Read More...
Fake Teeth From Apple And Marshmallows
I had to do a double take to realize what this is.
Fake teeth – using only marshmallows, apple slices and peanut butter (to hold the teeth together). What a fun clever idea.
There is no link – the picture … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boxy crop top t-shirt refashion
Natasha from Little Pink Monster had a t-shirt that was too big and shapeless for her, so she remade it into a much cuter crop top. She used a boxy crop cop that fit her as a guide, shortening it … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen a wide elastic belt
Elizabeth, The Hungry Octopus, shows how she fixed a wide elastic belt that was a bit too snug for her. Instead of wearing an uncomfortable belt, she pieced in some extra elastic to make it a little bit longer. … Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkcloth lunch bag you can decorate and redecorate
Skip To My Lou shows how to make a lunch bag that you can decorate and redecorate to your heart’s content. That’s because it’s made out of chalkcloth. Brilliant!! Use chalk markers to decorate it for a semi-permanent design that … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Fresco Paints
The Paper Artsy blog has a very detailed post about Fresco Paints, what they are, how they work, colors available and a tutorial video on how to paint your stamped images using these paints. I love the artistic, mixed … Read More...
Freebie | Layered 3×4 PSD Template for Instagram Photos
Add Instagfram photos to your Project Life or pocket page layouts with this free layered 3×4 PSD template from Cathy Zielske. She includes a video in her blog post showing you how to use it. Click here for the … Read More...
Transfer Image onto Wood – Crafts Unleashed
I love transferring images onto different surfaces. And how gorgeous is the look achieved by using this method? Morena shares the how to over on Crafts Unleashed. I can see all sorts of applications for this for gifts or … Read More...
Tutorial: Faceted Gold Beads
You can make the pretty faceted gold beads from the necklace with this handy tutorial on KathrynDesigns – the tutorial is a photo one you’ll need to click the photo within the post and it will be enlarged and very … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted hottie
Adrianne of On the Windy Side shares on her blog how to make a quilted hot water bottle cover (hottie for short). Strip piecing makes quick work of the fabric panel and her stitches delight, notice each row is different. … Read More...
Getting it right – Flying Geese
Leanne of She Can Quilt dreaded piecing Flying Geese until she found a specialty ruler that gave her what you see here – uniform size and accuracy. She shows her transformation from meh to just right with lots of photos … Read More...
Pretend Play: Teddy Bear Picnic
There is the old age debate of whether we should just let kids play instead of making everything a lesson. Our house is somewhat educational. Our toy room looks like a kindy and we have been asked numerous times if … Read More...
DIY Wreath For The Gardener
Here is a very clever idea: DIY wreath for the gardener made from a garden hose, dollar store flowers and garden gloves. Perfect to adorn a potting shed, garage door, or patio.
Donna of As The Card Rack Turns sent … Read More...
Crystal and Bugle Bead Bracelet Tutorial
I am liking the layers of beads that make up this pretty Crystal and Bugle Bead Bracelet. On her blog Carolyn’s Homework, Carolyn posted a tutorial on how to make a bracelet like this one. She used … Read More...