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...
Tutorial: Superhero costume for a stuffed animal
Leigh from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make a superhero costume for a favorite stuffed animal. Her tutorial includes how to amke the cape, a belt, wrist cuffs, and a mask. Then all he (or she) needs is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter table topper a star
Julie of The Crafty Quilter made this star-shaped table topper as part of her Christmas Once a Month series. Using fabric from the Winter’s Lane collection by Kate and Birdie, she combined patchwork and applique in this handsome project. The … Read More...
Project: Tile Pendants with Paper Inserts
The Sakura blog has directions for make some cool glass tile pendants, they used printed scrapbooking images but you could easily substitute stamped designs and stamp your own custom jewelry.
-Heather
A Pocket Full Of Crochet
When a child is embarking on a new adventure – like the first day of school or going off to college – it’s really nice for him/her to have a tiny, handy reminder of home, of the love … Read More...
5 Basic Sugar Cookie Ideas (For National Sugar Cookie Day)
Custom View-Master Reels – Image3D
I can’t even tell you how many hours I spent with my face pressed up against a view-master as a kid. There was something magical about the way the pictures appeared 3D, no matter what the subject was. You can … Read More...