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...
7 Free Chalkboard Printables for Weddings
7 Amazing Candles from a Japanese Candle Making Competition
I stumbled across these amazing candles while down a Pinterest rabbit hole the other day. I’m always on the lookout for fresh and unique candle making ideas for this blog, so when I stumbled across a … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked shirt made from 2 dress shirts
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she combined two button up shirts to make this one color blocked shirt. Check out how perfectly the colors match up on the pocket. That’s not by accident. She made the pocket from … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY tankini bathing suit
Jenelle from TrashN2Tees shares a tutorial over at We All Sew showing how to make a tankini bathing suit. She traced around an existing suit to get the pattern. She calls it a Teekini because she made it from a … Read More...
How to Make a Jewelry Organizer
Ashley shows us an easy way to organize your jewelry. All you need is a frame, chicken wire and some hooks! Easy peasy!
Get her tutorial on how to make your own jewelry organizer.
Straighten a wrinkled ribbon with this unexpected tool
I’m quick to scavenge pretty ribbons from gift packaging so I can use it on other projects. The only problem is, the ribbon is pretty much permanently wrinkled where the bow was tied tight. Karen from Sew Many Ways has … Read More...
How to make a recycled map pop up travel journal video
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And if you would like the step by step directions on how to stitch the pages and do the origami Turkish map fold pop on over to Craftside.
Looking for more Paper folding crafts? Check out these Origami … Read More...
Project: Stamped Lamp Shade
A plum, some blueberries and a starfruit – some cute snacks!
Jill of MeetTheDubiens shares these cute snack ideas made up of only some blueberries, plums and a starfruit. The ideas are shared at the CanadianFamily.ca website, where she is a contributor.
Go find out how to make these snacks: … Read More...
Upcycled Playhouse Signs
Tara of Suburble upcycled these signs for playtime fun using $2 signs bought from the Dollar Store.
The idea is simple enough and the end result is great!
Get her tute on these upcycled playhouse signs.
Mixed Media Travel Journal
Over at Craftside this week, there’s a great video tutorial with an accompanying graphic tutorial on how to make a mixed media pocket travel journal. So get out your best cardstock and ribbons and follow along and make a travel … Read More...
Sophisticated Cross stitch Silhouette
Here’s yet another fun silhouette chart from Brigitte Dadaux. It would look great paired with this recent posting for a dynamic duo to stitch together. Pick coordinating or complimentary colors to stitch the designs in. Get this free pattern.
Portland Bridge Yarn Bombed for its Birthday
In celebration of the 100th birthday of the Broadway Bridge in Portland, Ore., some 150 volunteers knit up four giant blankets that are now decorating the bridge in vivid colors.
The installation was put up just in time for the … Read More...
Mmm..Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
My mouth is watering.. no drooling as I am writing this. Bakeralla shows us how to make Oreo Cookie Ice cream sandwiches that are ridiculously easy to make.
Why hasn’t anyone else thought of this before?
Actually, I think all … Read More...
Party Ideas – Country Pony
The Barefoot Seamstress shares her “Pony” party from her daughters 3rd party. I really love the way she has styled it in a very subtle way. It’s refreshing to see little girls parties that are not pink. My 5 year … Read More...