Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make an organizer to hang from the arm of a rocking chair. It includes pockets sized to hold a Kindle (or other reader) and a remote control. A long pocket across the bottom … Read More...
Freebie: Patriotic Papers and Digital Accents
For a limited time Pink Paislee has several different patriotic themed pattern papers, elements and a cutting file, perfect for the 4th of July!
-Heather
Looking for Patriotic paper, embellishments and supplies? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
DIY Kid Friendly Faux Sparklers for July 4th
If you’re looking for a safer alternative for the little ones, these two ideas for faux sparklers are just the thing! Now even the tiniest tots can wave along with everyone on July 4th. Click the links below to get … Read More...
Sassy Crochet Croc Stitch
This sassy little number, complete with the sweet flower, demonstrates a fantastic use for the crocodile stitch which has been so popular of late. Check out the pattern and pictures here. Without the handle attached, it looks amazingly like … Read More...
4th of July Idea | Host a Kids Bicycle Parade
Here’s a fun idea for the 4th of July that you can do with the neighborhood kids: a bicycle parade! Invite other families to have their kids decorate their bikes, scooters etc. and parade around the neighborhood. You can use … Read More...
Liberty for All quilt pattern
This Thursday is the Fourth of July in the US. In honor of the holiday I’m sharing this patriotic quilt pattern Liberty For All designed by Janet Miller for The City Stitcher. The simple blue and white color scheme and … Read More...
Backyard Drink Station
This post brings back sad memories.
The sound of my drink fountain smashing to the floor as my husband picked it up to throw water on two tweens who had him under attack in a water fight.
The only thing … Read More...
Tutorial | Photographing Sparklers
Got sparklers for July 4th? Then you need this tutorial on taking photographs of them. Along with the sparklers you will need a camera with a manual setting, a tripod, flashlight, and some adult assistants – this isn’t one for … Read More...
Water Balloon Ice Blocks
Sometimes the best party ideas are actually the simplest. I am not sure how everyone feels about using a kids toy (water bomb balloons) and vodka in the same bowl, but I think it sits OK with me. Asubtlerevelry.com … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Urban Cheesecraft
This weeks featured Etsy shop is Urban Cheesecraft. Urban Cheesecraft doesn’t sell a final product, but rather everything you need to make your own cheese. Entrepreneur and owner, Claudia Lucero started making cheese kits as a way to pay … Read More...
OMG! Paint Chip Flag For 4th Of July
How creative is this!
Jenn of EndlesslyInspired created this paint chip flag for 4th of July and I must say, it is one extraordinary piece of art!
It looks a lot of work, but with kids helping, I am pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Canada Day Flag
These are the crooked little flags I made one of the first times I made little Canada flag beads for Canada Day (July 1st! Happy Canada Day fellow Canadians!). This year I wrote up the instructions so you can give … Read More...
DIY Beads and Knots Friendship Bracelet
These friendship bracelets are similar to tutorials I have featured in posts over the past few weeks. However these friendship bracelets have a neat twist to them. In this tutorial Carol shows how some bead and knots can dress up … Read More...
Happy Canada Day Eh! stamp quilt
Michèle-Renée of Quilt Matters made this quilted stamp to celebrate Canada Day (today). It’s part of the Stamp On It blog hop at Sew We Quilt. Go HERE to see more photos of her quilt, two beside the Rideau … Read More...
Free Macrame Bracelet Tutorial
Isn’t this bracelet lovely? Vicky Lorenzi, a macramé artist, features a free tutorial on her website Knots and Sparklez that will teach you how to make a beautiful Macramé Bangle Bracelet. Vicky explains that macramé “is an ancient art … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Lavender, Gold, & Silver
Here’s a snippet of a gorgeous mood board at The Perfect Palette with shimmering shades of lavender, gold, and silver. This is such an elegant palette, and I love the statement necklace included in the full board. See it here… Read More...
Hearts and Hands gift quilt
Quilts have aesthetic value certainly, but my favorite quilts are the ones made and given for a special reason. Lori’s (Humble Quilts) sweet quilting friends made her this traditional hands and hearts quilt during a rough patch in … Read More...
A Jewelry Making Tip Using Sequins
I have found myself making a lot of earrings lately. They are easy to make and it does not take a lot of time to make one pair. I can usually make several pairs in an hour. It is a … Read More...
Quilt pattern: Red Hot Tuesday
This is a steamy new quilt and pattern, Red Hot Tuesday, made by Sue Cody for Dragonfly Studio. Visit Material Obsession where you can buy the pattern to make your own version of this quilt. A big thank you goes … Read More...
Best photographed quilt – Week 3
I found this stunning mini quilt photographed by Ellyn at Ellyn’s Place. All of her photos have a crisp quality to them, but this one stands out. Visit her blog to see this and many more of her fun … Read More...