This may look like an unusual cross-stitch pattern and that is because it isn’t actually a cross-stitch chart. It is a mitten pattern. But, any gridded chart can be adapted for cross-stitch, right? I can see using the two repeating … Read More...
DIY – Kids “Washable” Nail Polish
Take empty containers and fill with glitter glue and add a small brush.
Alternatively you can recycle your old empty nail polish bottles by washing them out with nail polish removed and filling with the glitter glue.
Add some craft … Read More...
5 Food Hacks That Will Make Life Easier
Here are 5 hacks that are so easy to do. And guaranteed to make your life easier when you’re rushing around in the kitchen.
All of these have been tested in our kitchen!
1. Chill a bottle of wine in … Read More...
Still Time to Submit for the 2015 Knitting Pattern a Day Calendar
I don’t know why I just got this a few days ago, but time is almost up for submitting a pattern for the 2015 knitting pattern a day calendar. You have until August 15 to get a pattern (or more … Read More...
DIY: Tweens Knot Tying Craft
Kids always want to make grown up things, and this tutorial allows them to make something a little more complex looking than a simple kids craft.
This fun tutorial looks difficult but is perfect for tweens. As long as your … Read More...
Party Ideas : Strawberry Picnic
Strawberry Parties are taking over the internet. I am not sure I see what all the fuss is about. Don’t get me wrong I love Strawberries, especially when they are in a glass of chilled Champagne or dipped in chocolate. … Read More...
DIY Fondant Daisies
The amazing CakeWhiz teaches you how to make these beautiful fondant daisies – in 2 varieties. Truly talented!
Bookmark this lady’s blog – she has some amazingly talented cake decorating idea – she is indeed a cakewhiz!
DIY Whimsical Wrapped Letters
Just a few simple supplies are all you need to make trendy, oversized letters in any color! Use them for display on dessert bars, guest book tables, or as props for photo shoots. Get the easy tutorial at the Weddingstar … Read More...
Tutorial: Happy Campers Camera Strap
Jenelle from TrashN2Tees blogs in the Camp OHMG series over at Oh My! Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make her Happy Campers Camera Strap. It’s a fabric cover for a plain camera strap, made from cute cotton prints … Read More...
Tutorial: Strawberry bikini top
How cute is this strawberry bikini top! Squee!! Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns made it, starting with a plain bikini top and adding the crocheted embellishments. It’s a simple DIY, and she’s got a quick tute on her blog telling … Read More...
How to make a deer fly catcher
I bet this tutorial on how to make a deer fly catcher would work for other flying pests you might have in your yard but even if you aren’t in need of this how-to you may get a giggle from … Read More...
Tutorial: Lacey fringed summer scarf
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make her Lacey Scarf. It’s a lightweight summer scarf with the ends finished with lace trim layered over a fringed edge. Make it from a voile or lightweight cotton. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Project: Stamped Flower Scrapbook Page
These cool flowers were made with circle and brush stroke stamps, what a clever way to combine these stamps together! Find a video tutorial for making this pretty stamped scrapbook layout over at Hero Arts.
-Heather
How to make Lego people Halloween costumes
I just scored the last piece of a costume I wanted to be last year but couldn’t complete with out this element. I can’t tell you what it is as that will spoil the surprise. But what I can share … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired pinafore dress for a little girl
Cherie from You and Mie shares a tutorial for making this sweet pinafore dress for a little girl. The vintage style is inspired by a similar dress that she wore when she was a child. In fact, she made it … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oversized dimensional flower for a t-shirt, or maybe a pillow
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make an oversized dimensional flower applique, what she calls a “big ol’ puffy ribbon flower”. I love it!! If you know a little girl, I’m pretty sure they would, too. … Read More...
Crocheter’s Companion
Forget this very strange picture and trust me when I say that this little book is what a crocheter would want to have in her (his) bag as a companion. It’s a nifty, compact, thorough resource that is small … Read More...
Blog Series | {Color} Scheme On
Check out the Scheme On series over at Jessica Sprague. She provides you with a free zip file of the colour scheme (with an additional quote!), and includes a video showing how to use the scheme in Photoshop. Click here… Read More...
Homemade Chewable Vitamins
What are your thoughts on giving vitamins to kids? For it? Against it?
We can’t make our mind up at our household.
Either way – are homemade vitamins better than store bought ones?
Making your own gummies has become very … Read More...
Quick Crochet News – A CAL
Don’t you love those little Russian Nesting Dolls? If you want to make your own set, you’ll love the crochet-along being led by Kara over at Petalstopicots dot com. Here’s a direct link to the CAL. Crochet your own cute … Read More...