Check out the clasp on this leather clutch! It’s a dinosaur!! His body is split between the front and the back of the bag. From the side, it looks like he’s walking through the bag. The design is by Daniel … Read More...
Tutorial: Stars and Stripes Baby Romper
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Stars & Stripes Baby Romper. The romper is a variation on her Summer Breeze dress (free pattern, linked in her post). She uses the dress bodice but replaces the … Read More...
DIY Dry Shampoo
Dry Shampoo is a not a solution to avoiding the shower. Please shower people. But it is great for emergencies when you’re suddenly standing in front of the mirror (oil dripping from your scalp) and you realize you really should … Read More...
fREE Tutorial: Bathing suit and t-shirt cover-up refashion
Anna from Plan B and Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing teamed up to bring you a tutorial showing how you can make a new look for the beach of pool. They show how to revamp an old swimsuit to give … Read More...
DIY Paper Rose Garland
Alana From Alanajonesmann.com shows us how to make a paper rose garland using 40 of her handmade paper roses from her Handmade rose tutorial.
Perfect addition to a baby shower décor or shabby chic high tea.
Freebie: Dolphin Digital Stamps
Birdie Brown has a couple of fun dolphin digital stamps along with a cute saying to download this month for free, click here to get them.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the … Read More...
Homeschool Craft – Puff Ball Magnets
MamaJen, shares here magnetic pom pom tutorial with homeschooling moms. Check out her website for ideas on how to use them in your lessons. Get started with her Spelling Bingo Idea. I think these pom poms would be the … Read More...
Christmas… in July?!
One of those retail peculiarities are all of the Christmas in July sales. In my part of the world, July is the hottest month of the year so it can be a little jarring to think of cold weather holidays … Read More...
Style Me Quick – 5 ways to Rock a Hair Scarf
I have been rocking my inner rockabilly gal style and wearing head scarfs lately. Ok mostly it’s to hide my hair re-growth or to give the other moms at school pick up, the illusion that I “tried”.
Frayed Jewelry (love … Read More...
Technique: Embossing Resist
Tutorial: Princess Tiana costume for a little girl
Lisa from Sweet Benanna & Sam shows how she made this Princess Tiana costume for her young daughter. (For those who don’t know your Disney princesses, she’s the one in The Frog Prince.) She tells how she made the dress, … Read More...
Softie of the Week, Seahorse Softie
Jennifer of “Jennifer Carson, the Children’s Author, Creature Maker, Dragon Charmer” lives in New Hampshire with her husband, four sons and many four legged friends. She has two children’s books out, a middle grade novella , To Find A Wonder, … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Little girl’s ruffle collar t-shirt
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s ruffle collar t-shirt with puff sleeves. The ruffle at the neck is a sweet detail, kind of like a gathered Peter Pan collar. Her free pattern … Read More...
Glitter and Mod Podge Votive Lamps
These recycled jar votive lamps are made using some fine glitter and Mod Podge
mixed together- super easy and quick! Check out Factory Direct Craft for the DIY.
Sunny Summer Watermelon
On a sunny Summer Saturday, what a better way to enjoy it than by stitching up a cute little watermelon from Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not. Unfortunately it is not a sunny Summer Saturday here at my house, it … Read More...
How to grow your own garlic
To be honest with you, growing my own garlic was a topic that I had never ever contemplated doing. Seriously? Those things are like a 100 for a $1 at the supermarket. Why would you grow your own?
I suppose … Read More...
DIY Soda Can Earrings Tutorial
Here is another creative tutorial by Carol. You may remember her from the “Beads and Knots Friendship Bracelet” tutorial. She shares a tutorial on how to create beautiful earrings using soda cans and a few other supplies. I … Read More...
What do I need in a Science Kit?
I am hoping all my science loving homeschooling parents/teachers can help me out. I am planning on putting together a Science style work station for my 5 year old for her birthday.
I think this will make a great present … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy Crush sparkle gem tote bag
I am not a Candy Crush player myself, but if my Facebook feed is any indication, most of my friends are pretty hardcore. But you don’t have to be a Candy Crush player to appreciate this sparkly gem tote bag … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled swimsuit cover-up
Michelle from Daydream Believers shows how to make this ruffled swimsuit cover-up for girls. It’s actually fairly easy to put together, requiring only straight seams. The ruffled portion of the cover-up is made from pre-ruffled fabric, and the bodice and … Read More...