Recently I spent sometime with 4-6 year old’s and I was very surprised to see that they could not use scissors correctly. I am assuming that because my children have grown up with scissors on the table most of the … Read More...
Sweet Bloomers for Baby
Since the whole world seems to have babies on the brain right now, why not enjoy some cute free baby knitting patterns? Jordana Paige has a super-cute one on her site right now you’ll want to check out.
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Mona Lisa In Frame Using Thread Spools
Some businesses go to extremes in times of declining sales. And some.. re-purpose a classic work of art.
Jawdat Ejjeh & Sons – custom tailors in Beirut, Lebanon decided to appeal to a younger audience. And they did it by … Read More...
Princess Castle From Yogurt
Ahhhhmazing!
Cute castle for a little princess or prince. It is an ice palace, a perfect dessert for hot summer days. Made of frozen raspberries, yogurt and agave syrup – healthy and yummy! Castle Mold
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Sweet Summer Patterns from Rowan
There’s just something about Rowan. Their yarns are beautiful, and their projects just look British to me, so refined and tasteful and pretty and classic all at once.
Rowan is celebrating summer this year by offering its subscribers (it’s free … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple sunglasses sleeve that opens at either end
Sarah from Craft Snob shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a simple fabric sleeve to hold your sunglasses and protect them from scratches when they’re in your purse. There are Velcro closures at both … Read More...
5 Honeycomb Wedding Ideas
Wow! That’s all I can say about this gorgeous miniseries featuring honeycomb {aka hexagon} ideas I discovered at Every Last Detail! The incredible photos by Kelly of Spindle Photography beautifully showcase the theme in 5 unique ways. Click on the … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY chalkboard eraser
Crafting a Green World shows how you can make a chalkboard eraser. It’s easy to make out of a rectangle of felt. You can add a loop at the end so it hangs conveniently from a hook. And if you’re … Read More...
Tutorial: 90s style hair scrunchie made sturdy with a hair elastic
Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns shows how to make a hair scrunchie, just like the ones we wore way back in the day. Back when my mother used to make them for me, she made them using short lengths of … Read More...
Tutorial: Dip dye ombre your fabric napkins
A little ombre can breath new life (and hide stains) on your fabric napkins. Caroline from Salsa Pie shares a tutorial over at Make and Takes showing how. You can create the ombre effect using fabric dye. It’s Because the … Read More...
Tutorial: Cropped tee with lace insert
Tailor Spy shares a tutorial over at Refashion Co-op showing how to make this cropped tee with a lace insert. She starts with a basic t-shirt, reshaping it for a more modern fit and adding the lace stripe. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped Mixed Media Wall Art
The Scrapin’ It blog has a video tutorial for making a wonderful mixed media canvas. You’ll learn how to incorporate stamps, molding paste, sprays, tissue paper and more for making your own cool art piece.
-Heather
Crochet At Home
This colorful book is full of charming projects designed to delight! In these 25 projects, you are sure to find at least several that will have you itching to stitch.
The Ruffles and Ridges Pillow is not only attractive, … Read More...
New Release | Fold Down Crafting Table
If you only have a small crafting space, this new item from We-R-Memory-Keepers might interest you. They are releasing this fold down crafting table which will be available this fall. It comes with storage space and a working surface, and … Read More...
CHA Armchair Attendee Week with Vivian Masket at Right Side Up
Vivian Masket is once again running her CHA Armchair Attendee Week over at her blog Right Side Up. Check in over the next few days as she reveals current trends as well as her favourite new releases. Click here… Read More...
Anti Theft Lunch Bags
File this in the category of “Why didn’t I think of this before?”. These quirky anti theft lunch bags are the perfect gag gift for all ages. These also make fun lunch bags for teenagers or grownups too.
Brilliant! Would … Read More...
Tutorial: Octopus Ring Holder
Georgia of Craft Sew Love Grow sent me a link to her polymer clay octopus ring holder. She’s experimenting with jewellery display ideas and tried a creature. In her post she mentioned she had some slumping and cracking issues … Read More...
Swirly Paperclip Bracelet Tutorial
Would you believe this bracelet is made from paperclips? Carol shares with us her tutorial for making a swirly paperclip bracelet. She says that it is easy once you get the hang of it. I agree. I have … Read More...
DIY Kate Spade Tiny Shape Bracelets
Take a look at these dainty Kate Spade inspired bracelets created by Stephanie from Henry Happened. The fun part about these bracelets is that you can create more than one in a matter of minutes and play around with different … Read More...
DIY Faux Plugs
Looking for an alternative to the ear plug trend that seems to be a popular crave among teenagers right now? Maybe your teen wants ear plugs but you don’t like the idea of her stretching her ear lobes. Here … Read More...