In the true spirit of DIY, stitchawishdesigns’s Michelle made this simple candle holder using driftwood. The end result is very pretty and it only takes a drill (with a special attachment). So easy!
Go check out how she made the … Read More...
10 Budget Friendly Back to School Jewelry Ideas
Summer vacation is nearing an end, back to school shopping is underway, and in some counties nearby class has already started. Whew where did the time go? Many of you have probably already spent a bundle on school supplies … Read More...
Mission Rose Project at Needle N Thread
Over at Needle N Thread, Mary Corbet is working on a lovely Mission Rose embroidery project. In her recent post she tackled some goldwork and discussed how she handled a mistake and the techniques she used for the current leg … Read More...
Pretty Pear XII Design
Here’s another lovely pear-shaped design from Santa’s and Samplers created and stitched by Marly. I found it via Freebie Gallery. Freebie Gallery has a wealth of resources of free designs and charts and lots of pretty pictures to look over. … Read More...
Biodegradable Utensils That Look Like Vegetables
What a clever idea. Graft is a series of disposable tableware made of bioplastic PLA revealing its sources materials – the plants. In short – these utensils can be thrown away as they are bio-degradable, and to remind you of … Read More...
See How Berroco Sweaters Look on a Live Model
I’m not proud to admit it, but I’m not a really regular reader of the Berroco blog, even though I love Berroco yarn and I think Norah Gaughan is a genius and I’m so inspired by what they do.
That … Read More...
Beautiful Beach Themed Outside Play Area Transformation
Michelle and her family transformed the kids outside play area into a cubby house. They used a beach theme – and the finished result is gorgeous. Hats off to the whole family who seem to have a knack for doing … Read More...
An entire Locomotive covered in crochet
Artist Olek has crocheted an entire locomotive in Poland. It took the artist only 4 days, along with the help of 4 assistants to finish the work. The work is gorgeous but is only temporary.
It will be on display … Read More...
Miniature Food Sculptures
I am posting about this, even though these miniature sculptures are not actually edible, as they look too good not to eat :).
Tel Aviv-based artist Shay Aaron, miniatures are sight to behold. She sells these works of ‘edible’ … Read More...
DIY Lumber Cart For Garage
If someone were to build this for me – they would have my eternal gratitude. You know – my garage is mostly in a mess. And this would be a lifesaver.
It doesn’t look too difficult either. There are some … Read More...
Acorn Craft Tutorial
It will not be long before the leaves are falling and we will be bringing out or making fall decorations. I saw these lovely acorns on Dannyelle’s “Life is a Party” blog and I was delighted by how charming and … Read More...
Are you cleaning everywhere you should?
The greatist.com has this post where they have listed the 21 areas in your house where you should be cleaning but probably are not. Not something I want to see before the start of the weekend – when I might … Read More...
Sorting Colors With Pom Poms
There are lots of color sorting Pom pom
ideas floating around the internet but I love this one as it reminds me of a Rainbow. Kids are going to love this colorful invitation. Visit Learning4Kids.net for the tutorial
Party Ideas -Pajamas and Pancakes Party
Pajamas and Pancakes the perfect party theme for a sleepover or early morning party. This would be a great party idea for large families to get together and have breakfast together.
Looking for more ideas for your Slumber Sleepover party? … Read More...
Design Contest for the Fibre Company
The Fibre Company has a great collection of yarns, and to celebrate its Savannah DK yarn, the company is hosting a design contest.
Would-be designers are asked to use the yarn to knit a “summer sweater,” by which … Read More...
Tutorial: Child-sized messenger bag
If you’re looking for a special bag for your child to carry to school this year, this messenger bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects just might be it. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. And if … Read More...
Tutorial: Little fleece bows for dolls
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shows how to make an itty fleece bow for a softie or doll. For a boy doll, they can be a stylish bow … Read More...
Tutorial: Donut Blouse circle wrap top
Kelly from Casa Crafty shares a tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! showing how to make this circle wrap top. She calls it the Donut Blouse because of the shape when it’s all laid out. On your body, it wraps … Read More...
How to wrap a cord or cable to make it pretty
I can’t tell you how much I want to do this to every cable and headphone I own. I bet it would also make an awesome summertime kid craft! Pop on over to the blog Cute DIY’s for the tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered running belt
Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a running belt. I need to make one of these !! It’s a wide belt with a zippered pocket to hold your keys, phone, and … Read More...