For our readers in the states I hope you have a fantastic 4th of July!!
-Heather
Top Five Crochet Must-Haves
There have been some new crochet accessories, gadgets, and other tools on the market lately. I’ve written about some of them. However, I still prefer some of the older items that do the same work. Here’s my Top Five List. … Read More...
Beautiful Necklace in Honor of Nelson Mandela
This beautiful necklace is one of many faux turquoise necklaces created by Susan Delaney in honor of the life and work of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa. He was President of the country from 1994-1999. His life … Read More...
6 Unusual but fantastic DIY Facials
This list contains 6 facials from our sister site that contain things you would never have thought to put on your face!
1: Coffee Exfoliating Facial – Coffee for your face using coffee grinds.
9 recipes to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day
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So, who knew? That there would be a National Fried Chicken Day? The rest of the world, it seems. And they have all been preparing for it with great … Read More...
DIY| Make Your Cricut Cutting Mat Sticky Again
Agus Younet shows us this simple method for making the Cricut cutting mat sticky again. This technique will extend the use of your Cricut cutting mat so you won’t need to buy a new one as often.
This DIY … Read More...
Free Printables – Summer Journaling
Confessions of a homeschooler.com shares this free printable for your aspiring writer. They are brightly colored with a summer theme to inspire your writer to jot down their thoughts , dreams and activities. My 5 year old is obsessed with … Read More...
Party Ideas – Vintage Circus
Quilted Polka Dot and Kara’s Party Share this lovely vintage circus themed party idea. Filled with vintage images this set ($150) is sure to impress your guests. Perfect for little ones parties as well as grown ups too. Add some … Read More...
Tutorial: Round Pendants
Shannon shares a quick and easy tutorial on her blog – how to make a round pendant with simple but effective techniques.
As with all deceptively simple projects the appeal springs from using a good colour and design balance.
String Gardens
There are gardens and then there are string gardens. These gardens by the Amsterdam based artist Fedor Van Der Valk are a work of art. His work is on display in cafes and shops around his home town and you … Read More...
Mixology: Craft Soda Cocktails
The Craft & Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) in LA hosts a craft soda tasting, highlighting the creativity and versatility of handmade sodas and spirits. Barley Forge Brewing, Los Angeles Aleworks, Pipe Dream Brewery, and LA River Brewing Company showcase their … Read More...
Tutorial: Rectangle Top, no pattern required
Portia from Miss P shares a tutorial over at The Village Haberdashery showing how you can make yourself a new top out of a rectangle of fabric. The simple lines of the boxy top show off a favorite fabric print. … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace edged pillowcase
Sew4Home shows how to make a lace edged pillowcase to fit a standard bed pillow. They’re so pretty! And they’re easy to make, too. Go to their tutorial to see how.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Homemade Watercolor Paints
There are lots of different ways you color in your stamped images but using watercolor paints really makes you feel like an artist. If you really like DIY here’s a great way to actually make your own watercolor paints using … Read More...
Captain America 4th of July Tie Dye Shirts – Simply Kelly Designs
When it comes to tees, Captain America is without a doubt the most popular Avenger, and quite possibly the most popular superhero. I seem to see that shield design everywhere I go. And while I’d much prefer an Iron Man … Read More...
Lily’s Washcloth Extravaganza is Back
Last summer Lily (the makers of Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn) did a series of new free washcloth patterns, both knit and crochet, that it promoted throughout the summer.
This time around I got a single email with several different patterns … Read More...
Christmas in July Snowman Wobbler Tutorial
Some crafters think of Christmas craft ideas year round and this “Snowman Wobbler” is a real cutie. For a frolicking good time this snowman rocks and rolls – with a gentle nudge he swings back and forth on a weighted … Read More...
Americana Design Deal
Kooler Design Studio has a deal for you. This week they are featuring their Americana designs at 50% off. So stock on on their red-white-and blue pdf designs and kits and get stitching to show your USA spirit off today. … Read More...
Fireworks to Embroider
One of my friends pointed out this fireworks sheet on Facebook. It is designed to be a coloring sheet, but would easily work as an embroidery project. I think it would be fun to work up some napkins tonight to … Read More...
Free pattern: Nursing cover with pocket
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shares a free pattern for a nursing cover. I’m sure you’ve seen these in the nursery boutique-y stores. It’s a lightweight cotton cover that ties around your neck, with boning at the top so you can … Read More...