Over at Lolly Jane, Kelli shows how to make this cute sock snake, no sewing required. It’s a fun craft you can make with your kids. She uses hot glue to create the face, and school glue to add the … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-Tone Fabric Totes
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Two-Tone Fabric Totes. They’re roomy tote bags made from coordinating home dec weight fabrics. They’re lined and have boxed bottoms. Embellish them up with ribbon trim and a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Mommy and Me Swimsuit Cover Ups
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made a set of matching swim cover ups for her and her daughter. She used lightweight terry cloth yardage, with elastic thread shirring to create a stretchy bodice. The … Read More...
Cross Stitch Chopper
This little chopper – or helicopter if you prefer, is so cute you will want to stitch a whole band of them on parade across a towel or around the edge of a pillowcase. Perfect for a boy’s room or … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute leather and fabric bracelet
AnneMarie at Gen X Quilters make quick gifts for teens, tweens, women, men, just about anyone. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. You can wear them as singles, or pile a bunch of them on your wrist … Read More...
Totally 80’s Dude
Nagel ladies were a fixture of artwork in the 80’s and when my friend Lisa needed to stitch up a project for a swap with the theme of “Living in the 80’s” she immediately thought of this type of artwork. … Read More...
Rustic Autumn Pie Buffet
Alicia Parsons, the creative talent behind Atypical Type A and Akimbo, serves up delicious inspiration for a rustic autumn pie buffet! What a sweet and beautiful way to treat your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or if you’re ambitious … Read More...
Freebie: Fairy Digital Stamp
Elizabeth O. Dulemba has an adorable free digital stamp of a little fairy reading to a snail, click here to download it.
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Freebie | Colorful Flag Digital Scrapbooking Paper
I love this colorful digital patterned paper, and it is yours free at MeinLilaPark. Use it for scrapbooking, cards or gift wrap. Sandra explains how you can easily download her design. Click here to grab it.
Tutorial | DIY Concertina Photo Book
Make a concertina (or accordion) photo book from scratch using the instructions over at Kate’s Creative Space. She includes a printable instruction sheet. This would be a nice way to document a day trip or other short summer activity. Click … Read More...
Basketball Party Ideas
Here are 6 party ideas to slam-dunk your next basketball party! Basketball is a fun theme to have for your party and all of these Basketball ideas are sure to inspire you for your kids DIY party. Basketball is suitable … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Snail
DeviantArt often has really great quickie polymer clay tutorials. This one, by Jane RT, is for a cute little snail figure. The idea would work on a larger scale and using all sorts of powders or adding tiny beads … Read More...
Liz shares some Tips for Perfect Pressing
Pressing your seams and your fabric is often the difference between a sewing project that looks wonky and one that looks just right. But don’t just whip out your iron and start ironing your projects the way you do your … Read More...
Idea file: Fabric sample pillow covers
If you love the look of designer fabrics for your home decor, but can’t afford (or don’t want to afford) the price tag that comes with these fabrics, check out what Jenny from Days of Chalk and Chocolate does. She … Read More...
Make a Wax Paper Pomander Ball Pattern and Tutorial
I have never seen a Wax Paper Pomander Ball and it is fun and pretty for many occasions. This is from “Dollar Store Crafts” with a pattern and tutorial. They suggest project that just screams “budget wedding!” Would you believe … Read More...
Tutorial: Rod pocket curtains
Sarah from While They Snooze shows how to make a set of rod pocket curtains. You won’t need rings or special hooks to hang them. Instead, the hanging mechanism is a simple casing, or pocket, sewn across the top. She … Read More...
Make a cardboard chandelier tutorial and pattern
I think this is one stunning chandelier and they show two more ideas for some unique varieties. I found this on “home-dzine” out of South Africa an online source for ideas and inspiration and they believe you should love the … Read More...
Watermelon Cupcakes
I don’t know about you, but I get hungry every time I see these pictures.
SugarKissed has created one more reason for me to actually try and make these recipes instead of just writing about them.
These watermelon cupcakes not … Read More...
DIY Floating Candles
The joy of DIY is that you can create beautiful and unique items that are tailored to your style and needs. And when it comes to creating beautiful home decor, nothing beats the satisfaction of making it yourself. That’s why … Read More...
DIY Metallic Faceted Wood Doorknob
Design-Milk has a wonderful tutorial for modernizing those tired looking doorknobs.
The tute, created by Meg Kremner, turns everyday wood cubes into these stunning knobs with the minimum of tools involved.
It is a fun, easy idea and you should … Read More...