Isn’t this a lovely square? I love both the interesting stitch pattern as well as the soothing color palette. Another plus? It’s a free pattern offered here.
On her blog, Kata has a variety of crochet musings. But, … Read More...
Maker Camp: Free Virtual Summer Camp for Teens
Have you hung out with the folks of Maker Camp yet this summer? This summer from July 8th to Aug 16th, the wonderful people of Make have teamed up with Google + to host a free virtual summer camp focused … Read More...
July Crochet Giveaway Winner Is…..
Robyn B. with this entry (chosen at random):
These really are great bags! The Super Organizing tote would allow for a large afghan project, or for several smaller ones. With so so many fabulous fabric choices, one could have multiple … Read More...
DIY Pom Pom Rhinestone Boho Friendship Bracelet
I like everything about this bracelet. The colors, the fuzzy pom poms, the rhinestone, even the beads at the end where the bracelet clasp. It looks so fun and festive. Summer colors you can wear now and … Read More...
Uncommon Goods Jewelry Review
I have the privilege of telling you about a website, Uncommon Goods. Their motto: “Unique Gifts and Creative Designs.” Perfect slogan for their website. It is full of creative designs that make it is easy to … Read More...
Tutorial: Eyelet lace trimmed top for little girls
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this lace trimmed summer top for little girls. You can make it from lightweight cotton fabric and eyelet trim. It’s so pretty in all … Read More...
Use paper scraps to make wall art (tutorial)
Patricia of “a little hut” created this amazingly ingenious wall art using paper scraps or you could use felt. Patricia is a graphic designer out of Houston, Texas and paper is her fabric of choice. Her work has been featured … Read More...
Winners of our eBook giveaway “How to Make 3D Felt Vessels Using Flat Resists eBook (PDF format)”
And the winners are; superstitches #5 and Theresa #13 and MamaVerch #26 and you are all in for a treat! I will be sending your emails to the ladies at “Rosie Pink” Annie and Lyn and they will send you … Read More...
Tutorial- Step Card
DIY – Indian Chai Bath Bomb
What you need
1 1/4 cups of Baking soda or Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 cup of Citric acid
2 tsp of Almond Oil or Apricot kernel oil
1/2 tbs of Water
1/8 cup of Milk powder
1/4 tsp of Cinnamon, … Read More...
Help a Really Cool Yarn Company Make More Yarn
It always amazes me the innovation that is still happening in knitting. From different ways to cast on and bind off to new techniques and new materials to knit with, this is definitely a good time to be a knitter.… Read More...
Build a $65 Fancy Farmhouse Table for your Wedding!
A farmhouse table is a staple ingredient for a rustic, woodland, farm, or barn wedding. The real thing can be expensive and hard to find, so I was excited to spot this budget-friendly version you can build yourself at … Read More...
Party Ideas – Mid Life Crisis
This Party is from WantsandWishesDesign.com and is Fabulous. (Pun Intended)
Every night at around 9 pm when my children refuse to close their eyes or they tell me they are hungry or thirsty or need to wee – I sit … Read More...
Water – Yes Water!
It’s easy right? Drink water – feel better.
Water re-hydrates your body and your skin. Water fills your stomach aiding in weight loss. Water detoxes your liver cleansing your body.
Magical right and its FREE!
Back To School Photo Props
Don’t let another year go by without taking 20-30 mins out of your day to take some special photos of the kids. It’s hard to appreciate it now, but when they are heading off to college in the “hand me … Read More...
Giveaway: 10 Crafty, Costume and Cook books!
Naked Cakes
Sounds risqué, but naked cakes are simply cakes that aren’t enrobed in frosting! They are a charming, deconstructed-looking departure from traditional wedding cakes, and budget-friendly too! Love & Lavendershares several beautiful examples of these unusual cakes here.
Looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pencil case
Over at FreeSpirit Fabric blog, you can download a PDF tutorial for making this zippered pencil case. With back-to-school just around the corner, it’s a timely project. You can make them for elementary aged children, tweens, teens, or even for … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a collared shirt to a bow blouse
Ama Ryllis over at Ohoh Blog shows how you can refashion a collared button-up shirt to a bow blouse. She removes the collar and replaces it with long fabric ties that you can tie into a big loopy bow. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic thread shirring
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how to shir fabric with elasti thread. Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to make stretchy gathers. You’ll often find it on the bodice of sundresses or strapless dresses. I’ve also seen it as … Read More...