Make a glittery and gold mini-book using this technique by Caroline at {homework}. She used notecards for the pages, and explains how you can make one even if you don’t have notecards on hand. Then she glittered up the … Read More...
The Best Party Mocktails
I know it’s almost wrong to be posting about drinks that don’t contain alcohol but if you can’t drink or don’t want to drink (for whatever reason) then why not enjoy a little mix-ology concoction. Personally I love minty or … Read More...
Tutorial: Cammy Pack, a pocketed practical camera strap
Being a child of the 80s, I cannot deny the practicality of a fanny pack. But being a mom of the 2010s, I simply cannot allow myself to don one. But a Cammy Pack? I can do that! A cammy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sheer sleeve tee
Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he made this awesome sheer sleeve t-shirt. It’s a fashion of a basic tee, replacing the plain sleeves with ones made from a sheer organza. Go to his blog for the tute… Read More...
DIY 4th of July Earrings
4th of July is right around the corner. It is a day to celebrate our freedom in the United States of America. I imagine many families will get together, visit friends, have a cook-out, throw meat on the grill to … Read More...
Free pattern: Tulip Hem Wrap Dress for a toddler
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern for making her Tulip Hem Wrap Dress in a toddler girl size. Because it’s a wrap dress, it can grow with your child. The width of the bodice is easily adjusted … Read More...
Easy Patriotic Sand Candles
Martha Stewart’s team put together these cute sand candles in red, white and blue. Between the beachy vibes from the sand and the festive colors, this easy DIY would add a nice pop to a Fourth of July table.
Felt Tote Bag Tutorial
This soft felt bag is simple enough to make in multiples for shopping trips and stylish enough to use as a tote. Use the colors you love and be a style icon when you shop. You can embellish your tote … Read More...
Checking out Stitch Maps
If you were around the knitting Internet (yes, there is such a place) at the end of last week or over the weekend you may have already heard about Stitch Maps, a new project by knitting chart enthusiast J. … Read More...
Paper Cuts – Peter Callesen
Peter Callesen doesn’t just cut paper, he sculpts it. By combining the ideas and practices behind both paper cutting and paper assemblages, he creates one of a kind art pieces that reflect on deep or not so deep subjects. Mortality … Read More...
6 Ways to Make Ice Cream without an Ice Cream Maker
Well, five ice creams and one sorbet. I love ice cream. I hate buying additional appliances I’ve nowhere to store. Here are six ways to make ice cream at home without an ice cream maker.
Watermelon Pudding Cups
So JellO is getting all crazy with the flavors. Melon Fusion? Yeah, watermelon-flavored pudding cups had to be made, and bonus because they look like watermelon, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Sugar Swings!.
How to dress up a cell phone case with pressed rose petals
Over at the blog Lana Red there is this pretty and easy way to dress up a plain cell phone case with some pressed flower petals. Best yet- that is all you need! No glue, no nothing! So go … Read More...
Arrow Fruit Kebabs
I’m thinking of many skilled, storied archer capable of spearing fruit from a distance, creating these lovely arrow fruit kebabs. Find them HERE at tikkido.
Tutorial: Bias bound seams
Abby from Things for Boys shows how to make bias bound seams. This seam finish uses bias tape to cover the raw edges of a seam allowance. I’ve seen this seam finish used a lot on unlined jackets. It looks … Read More...
4th of July Breakfast
Start the celebration even before you get out of your PJs. And this one is easy, so you won’t even need your morning coffee first. Make July 4th toast HERE at Celebrations.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check … Read More...
Our Passport to Imagination this summer
After the relentless schedule of a school year, I find the unscheduled days of summer to be a much needed break. (Liv’school starts at 7:45. As in, 7:46 and she’s tardy. Is that nuts or what??) Do you remember running … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Simple toddler shorts, with or without pockets
Hey there! Have you been looking for a simple and quick sewing project for a little girl in your life? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you! Allie from Freshly Completed has created a fantastic pattern for toddler shorts … Read More...
Free pattern: Polished Pillowcase Dress in girl sizes
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a pattern and tutorial for making her Polished Pillowcase Dress. It’s a basic pillowcase dress, but she includes options for varying the ties and the hem. At the top, choose between … Read More...
Garden Tic-Tac-Toe
Using a paver stone from the home improvement store, some chalk to create the grid and painting designs on smooth rocks, you too can create a fun outdoor tic tac oe game. Perfect for your deck and great for adults … Read More...