This picture does not do justice to the graceful appearance of this trivet. Can you believe that it makes use of four wooden bangles? What a cool way to recycle something you might have on hand (or can get … Read More...
Photography | 8 Steps to Better Photos on Auto
Autumn Baldwin of It’s Always Autumn, ran an eight part series on her blog to help you get better photos using your camera on Auto. She starts off by showing how photos can be improved by turning off … Read More...
Polymer Clay Everything
Sculpture, mini foods, beads, wall art… I think my brain is on clay overdrive this week as I kick into high gear here, for the fall season. Do you spend time obsessing and researching leading up to your busy season?… Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Jungle Tribe
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Jungle Tribe. Jungle Tribe is the work of a set of twins, mysterious nomadic men who are inspired by the world around them. And what do they do with this inspiration? Craft quality bags … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute tube skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a simple stretch knit tube skirt. It has a wide (2″) elastic waistband that’s enclosed in a casing. They’re super quick to make, just 30 minutes for a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a multi-layer applique
Pamela from Sovanisa created this unicorn applique, using an image from a coloring page as a template. She wrote a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a complex image with multiple layers. The mane overlaps the body of the … Read More...
Flower Embroidery Pattern
Imaginesque posted this great flower hand embroidery pattern as one of several variations of a flower design. This one happens to be my favorite. You could use it as an outline embroidery or for a quilt square or as any … Read More...
Prisoner Inspired Chart
Even-star Hancock has posted a newish chart – it’s an old chart, but new to this current blog. It is inspired by the old TV show The Prisoner. Her recent visit to Wales prompted the post. Read all about her … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered vinyl plant markers
Sarah from Sewing Parts Online shows how to make these embroidered vinyl plant markers. The twig stakes and brown vinyl are perfectly charming and rustic for a garden, far more attractive than the little informational labels that come with the … Read More...
Project: Wild Animal Wall Hanging
Here’s a super cute project from the Art Glitter blog. Using the cover of an acrylic album as the base, they stamped leaves on it and then added printed animal graphics and glitter for a fun wall hanging.
-Heather
Pattern Sales Benefit Artist Community in Italy
Mutonia is a sort of travelers’ camp, sort of arists’ colony in Italy that has been relatively peacefully existing for 23 years. From what I’ve read there’s basically one person who wants rid of them, and community is in danger … Read More...
Free Project! Kitty Kat Pincushion pattern & instructions
This is the cutest Kitty Kat Pincushion! Anyone would love to receive this as a gift for any occasion. They do not have to be sewers; we all have pins of one kind or another. This comes from “doll maker’s … Read More...
DIY Hanging Bra Organizer
Using some wooden hangers, this is a great and neat idea to make a decent bra organizer. Cleans up your cupboard and makes it easy to pick.
Go get the details of this organizer at the artsyarchitette website.
20 Non-Sandwich School Lunch Ideas for Kids!
Keely McGuire has put together a list of 20 school lunch ideas that don’t involve – sandwiches!
My mother made my lunch every school day when I was growing up. I have to admit, I only ate it a few … Read More...
Back To School Books
buggyandbuddy.com share a list of their favorite “Back to School” themed books. Charlie and Lola would have to be one of my kids favorites stories to read. The BuggyandBuddy list has a description of each book to make selection … Read More...
What is Kombucha? And 5 Recipe Ideas
In a nutshell, Kombucha is fermented sweet tea – filled with yeast and bacteria. Is it good for you? Probably.
Its health benefits include boosting your immune system and supporting the digestive system. It is also supposed to stop … Read More...
DIY Pallet Swing Bed
Me thinks this DIY Pallett phenomenon is getting out of hand. But who am I to complain when you have such classy DIY hacks coming about?
At the MerryThought, check out another version of the DIY Pallet bed. Absolutely … Read More...
Old Door To Corner Shelf
What an absolutely clever idea. Make this a unique talking point in your room/house. People will wonder as to how you ever did it.
You can either slam a door hard enough to break it or better still, go to … Read More...
Winner of “Zakka Sewing: 25 Japanese Projects for the Household
I am happy to announce that Natasha #63 is the winner of “Zakka Sewing: 25 Japanese Projects for the Household By Therese Laskey(Author),Chika Mori(Author),Yoko Inoue(Photographer)”! I will be emailing her for her shipping address and … Read More...
Quick Parties – Carnival Circus
Want to be a Super Mom and host an OTT party? Just don’t have the time? then this party is for you. Use store bought decorations to complete the Carnival theme. You can then add as many or as little … Read More...