Portia created this unique ‘statement’ necklace using some links of metal chain and simple crochet stitches. Isn’t it cool? I can think of a number of ways to use this technique to embellish my crochet. I think the statement necklace … Read More...
Freebie | Spring Themed Project Life Journaling Cards
Document your Spring adventures with a set of free Spring journaling cards from Wild Olive. These printable Spring themed cards are sized to fit Project Life pockets, and can also be used on standard scrapbook pages. Click here to go … Read More...
Freebie | Editable Personalized Notepad Printable & Tutorial
Geri Jewitt from The Languid Lion shares a free editable printable file for making a personalized From the Desk of notepad. She also shares all the steps make putting the pad together. Click here for the download and instructions.
Call for Artists – Renegade Craft Fair Tour
The Renegade Craft Fair is looking for artists to create large, medium, and small-scale installations for their upcoming tour. The tour stops in five cities and you can submit an installation to show at one or as many as you’d … Read More...
Winner!! Winner!!
The winner of Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond by Aimee Ray plus a bundle of embroidery flosses is commenter #73, Linda Reilly. Congratulations, Linda! I sent you an email. Please respond by the deadline or I’ll pick a new winner.… Read More...
Memory Match Game
This game goes perfectly with trying to get your younger child to learn shapes, colors or both! You can find the tutorial over at Thrive 360 Living.
Looking for more coloring matching activities? Check out these Color Matching flash … Read More...
20 Spring Flower Crafts
Buggy and Buddy has a great compilation of some of the best flower crafts out there! I love springtime, and making crafts seems to go right along with my urge to spring clean! Head over to Buggy and Buddy for … Read More...
Party Platter Presentation
When it comes to party food and having that WOW factor it really comes down to one thing. PRESENTATION.
Sure we can slap some meats on a plate and throw some crusty bread down but have you ever taken the … Read More...
DIY Strawberry Planter
Since I live in Florida, strawberry season is coming to an end…but pretty much anywhere else in the country, the season is still ahead! You can make these adorable strawberry planters with your children, and introduce them to green living! … Read More...
Train Rocks
How cool are these!?! I love that Sam decided to make these to help her son learn his colors! I am just getting into teaching my almost 2 year old his colors, and I think this is just the ticket … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer Ring… from Clay
Like some of the designer rings but can’t float the price? Tamara from Etcetorize made her fancy find from clay and shared how in this tutorial.
If you have the extra tools you could extrude a snake of half … Read More...
DIY Felt Pom-Pom tutorial
These darling pom-poms can be used in so many ways and applications. Kelly and Jodi of Anna Lee Company were busy adorning their Christmas gifts with charming felt details. Elizabeth of Bridal Musings – Wedding Blog; suggests that you could … Read More...
Beaded Frost Luminaries
Crafts by Amanda has a nice tutorial for making frosted luminaries with wire and bead accents. This would be an excellent craft for kids and teens this summer – don’t forget to pin the step-by-step for later use!
Looking … Read More...
Giveaway: Silhouette Portrait. Quick, three days only!
Quick! Our Stamping editor is hosting a three day giveaway of the Silhouette Portrait. Get your entry now by going to her Silhouette giveaway post!
Hot Pink Embellished Bracelet Tutorial
Cute and trendy bracelet with a burst of hot pink. Adriana Moise from SKRIN Handmade Jewelry created this braided neon pink bracelet. Learn how she embellished this bracelet using sparkling rhinestones and a single pearl bead in her tutorial Hot … Read More...
Mason Jar Matchbox
If you’re looking for a great addition to a homemade candle gift, I’ve found the perfect partner. Make a mason jar matchbox by adding a cute tag and some striking paper to the lid. Get full instructions here.
Chevron Friendship Bracelet Tutorial
Siobhán Keogh from Vovs Jewellery Blog shares with us her tutorial for making chevron patterned friendship bracelets. I actually have never made a friendship bracelet, so as someone who is inexperienced with the technique I found her tutorial to be … Read More...
Candy-Inside Maracas Cookies
And now, two years later, she who started the candy-inside-cookie trend with these Cinco de Mayo Pinata cookies, has come back with Part 2. Maracas. And if it was me, I’d have cheated and made 2D versions. But yes, … Read More...
DIY Playful Necklace
This photo jumped out at me as soon as I opened the link to the tutorial. Look at the colors! I love how the sky blue seed beads make the orange beads pop! The burst of color reminds me of … Read More...
10 Sweet & Savory Wedding Souvenirs
Get 10 inspired ideas for delicious treats for your wedding guests at Wedding Party. Yum!