QT Gold Coast is one of those new age quirky hotels that gets the media buzzing and people talking. So when we were invited to take a look around we were excited and quite open minded.
The first thing that … Read More...
How To Make Brick Books For Your Garden
OMG! This is just too funny! I love the term “paper bricks” as a term for books so when Katie of the blog Punk Projects posted this great tutorial on how to make faux books from recycled bricks for garden … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower Cane
A picture tutorial, about halfway down, for the lovely flower cane above and some variants. This is a good way to use a single blend to make a variety of canes along the same theme.
Check out this book … Read More...
Idea file: Quick fix for worn spots on a car seat
Petra from Bag of Pretty shows the quick fix she made to her child’s car seat that was wearing through in places. Instead of trashing it, or making a whole new slipcover, she stitched leather knee pads to the spots … Read More...
Tutorial: Double keyhole knit top
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to make a blousey knit top with a double keyhole detail at the neck. It’s a cute look for her tween-aged daughter, but it would also be nice for adults or for younger … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcover your office chair
Office chairs are all about function, and not so much about form. I mean, who actually has a pretty chair sitting in front of their computer desk? Amy from Positively Splendid does, but that’s because she created a slipcover for … Read More...
Felt Flowered Pillow Cover & Felt 3D butterfly display DIY
Ashley made two projects that go together and you can make both or one. She created the Felt Flowered Pillow using a “Go! Cutter” but you can easily cut the circles by hand. The other is a precious 3D butterfly… Read More...
Gorgeous Golden Candle Holders
These beautiful candle holders have an elegant ceramic quality to them. I never would have guessed they’re made with plain glass vases, glitter, Mod Podge
and acrylic paint – supplies anyone can easily get their hands on, no clay or … Read More...
Sleeping Dragon
Claire shares this photo from a friend who stitched her free chart “Sleeping Dragon” and worked it up into a bag for storing pj’s. I just love his color selection, don’t you? Learn more about the project. Find the free … Read More...
Kool-Aid Dyeing with Kids
Have you ever done Kool-Aid dyeing? I have, and I loved the results, which you can read about over on About. It’s really quick and easy, and because Kool-Aid is safe to drink you don’t need any special equipment … Read More...
Easiest Ever Garden Cupcakes
So easy, you can get the kids to do the dirty part. And by “dirty” part, I literally mean, the “dirt” part. Make the easiest ever garden-themed cupcakes with seed packet toppers, with link to the clip art, HERE at … Read More...
How to make recycled egg carton flower wreath
After you have dyed your eggs for Easter why not use this tutorial on how to make flowers perfect for a wreath over at the blog Pane, Amore e Creativita.
Sesame Street Cupcake Tutorials
I’m pretty sure Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar and Cookie can’t get much cuter than this. And in cupcake form, no less. Find a fantastic tutorial to decorate each of these Sesame Street favorites (Oh, who am I kidding? Every Sesame … Read More...
Speaking of Flowers…
Check out this really cute free knitting pattern for a flower pin with a button center from purl3agony.
This is a great, easy way to liven up your wardrobe to get through the last few dreary days before spring takes … Read More...
Famous Artwork on Toast
The ability to recreate the Masters is a finely tuned skill of many great artists of today. The ability to recreate the Masters on toast takes a particular kind of genius. I’m loving the clever and hilarious–yet also skillful–recreation of … Read More...
Tutorial: Polka dot burp cloths
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make the cutest polka dot burp cloths. They’re quick and easy to make, and the design works equally well for boy or girl. Go to her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute pillowcase
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for a simple pillowcase you can make in just 5 minutes. It’s made from two coordinating prints – one for the body of the pillow, and another for the trim down … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat front, elastic back waistband
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to put in a flat front, elastic back waistband. This is a good solution for a pair of pants or a skirt where you want to have a flat front (no gathers) but also … Read More...
Rainbow Cake with Natural Food Coloring
So you know this whole rainbow cake phenomenon that has lasted for years and shows no signs of slowing? How about making a rainbow cake using all natural food colorings from veggies? Yeah, I thought that might sound appealing. And … Read More...
Free pattern: Ciao Bella peasant dress for little girls
Ellie Inspired shares a free pattern for their Ciao Bella dress for a little girl. It’s a peasant style dress that can be made with our without rows of ruffles on the skirt. It’s shown here made from an eyelet … Read More...