Oh I love this! I love it because I love Zentangling and I love rearranging things. You too? Pop on over to Keep Calm and Craft On to see how to draw some Zentangles on a recycled kid’s puzzle.
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-Heather
American Flag Sampler
With Independence Day almost upon us, here in the US, our thoughts turn to patriotism and some of us may want to do some patriotic stitching. Over at Etsy, The Cuckoo Clocks shop has a pattern that is perfect for … Read More...
Echevette’s Recent Freebie Finish
Echevette shares a recent finish from a freebie she found on another French blog, Chalet des Pérelles. I just love how she staged the cherry-themed project in a cherry tree to photograph it. Learn more about her project including the … Read More...
Tutorial: Anchor applique pillow
Christen from Love By Hand shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to make this anchor applique pillow. She made it from a red, white, and blue palette so it’s cute for 4th of July decor, but you could … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt bibs
These baby bibs that Heather from Small Fry made are sooo cute!! (The t-rex on the orange stripe is my fave!) She made them out of of upcycled t-shirts, so they’re super soft for baby. She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Fun 4th of July Breakfast that kids can make
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
We also have 100’s of 4th of July Patriotic crafts and 4th of July recipes too.
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Yard Art – Crystal Mushrooms
Finally something to do with all that assorted Crystal you got for your wedding day, you know the ones you put into the back of the cupboard cause they were TOO special to actual use. Image source is Arslibrarium
What … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked blouse refashioned from a man’s button up shirt
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she refashioned this pretty pintucked linen blouse from a man’s button up shirt. The pintucks are decorative, but they also help take in the extra width across the shoulders and chest. Added … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fringed swimsuit, cute for tweens
I’ve been on a swimsuit making kick for about a month now. Mostly I’ve been making suits for myself, but here’s a suit that my tweeny daughter would love to have. It’s a fringed swimsuit and Miriam from Mad Mim … Read More...
5 Sweet Wedding Favors
Sweet treats make the perfect wedding favors. They’re generally inexpensive, easy to DIY, and are guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers! The Bijoux Bride rounded up 5 ideas for festive wedding favors your guests will love. See them all here.
Looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Rocking chair organizer
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make an organizer to hang from the arm of a rocking chair. It includes pockets sized to hold a Kindle (or other reader) and a remote control. A long pocket across the bottom … Read More...
Freebie: Patriotic Papers and Digital Accents
For a limited time Pink Paislee has several different patriotic themed pattern papers, elements and a cutting file, perfect for the 4th of July!
-Heather
Looking for Patriotic paper, embellishments and supplies? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
DIY Kid Friendly Faux Sparklers for July 4th
If you’re looking for a safer alternative for the little ones, these two ideas for faux sparklers are just the thing! Now even the tiniest tots can wave along with everyone on July 4th. Click the links below to get … Read More...
Sassy Crochet Croc Stitch
This sassy little number, complete with the sweet flower, demonstrates a fantastic use for the crocodile stitch which has been so popular of late. Check out the pattern and pictures here. Without the handle attached, it looks amazingly like … Read More...
4th of July Idea | Host a Kids Bicycle Parade
Here’s a fun idea for the 4th of July that you can do with the neighborhood kids: a bicycle parade! Invite other families to have their kids decorate their bikes, scooters etc. and parade around the neighborhood. You can use … Read More...
Liberty for All quilt pattern
This Thursday is the Fourth of July in the US. In honor of the holiday I’m sharing this patriotic quilt pattern Liberty For All designed by Janet Miller for The City Stitcher. The simple blue and white color scheme and … Read More...
Backyard Drink Station
This post brings back sad memories.
The sound of my drink fountain smashing to the floor as my husband picked it up to throw water on two tweens who had him under attack in a water fight.
The only thing … Read More...
Tutorial | Photographing Sparklers
Got sparklers for July 4th? Then you need this tutorial on taking photographs of them. Along with the sparklers you will need a camera with a manual setting, a tripod, flashlight, and some adult assistants – this isn’t one for … Read More...
Water Balloon Ice Blocks
Sometimes the best party ideas are actually the simplest. I am not sure how everyone feels about using a kids toy (water bomb balloons) and vodka in the same bowl, but I think it sits OK with me. Asubtlerevelry.com … Read More...