Summer from Dollar Store Crafts shows how to sew a bathroom organizer. It hangs on the wall and has a pocket for magazines and also a space to hold extra toilet paper rolls. The sewing is quick because she starts … Read More...
Show & Tell | Watt Up! Treat Jars With Tags
Spread some sunshine with these cute light bulb treat jars filled with yellow candy. Tonya from Nonna’s Craft Corner tells how where she got them and how she spruced them up. Click here to see more.
On our way to Austin for QuiltCon
Anne (our Sewing editor) will arrive soon to scoop me up for our car trip to Austin, Texas. What for? QuiltCon starts today! For newbies landing on this page, it’s the first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild. … Read More...
confetti thrower
Jordan gives us this DIY for these neat confetti tossing straws. What a great idea! I could see these at a wedding, or NYE. But I could also see kids having a GREAT time with them (outdoors, of course, or … Read More...
Call to Artists Grand Central Holiday Fair
It’s March and thus time to start thinking about Christmas right? Well, that is if you’d like to sell your crafts at the Grand Central Holiday Fair in New York. March 12 and 13, from 9am to 5pm, there will … Read More...
Tutorial: Red Velvet Cake
My daughter and I were looking for little food minis to make together. It’s reading week and I was bound and determined to get my teenager claying with me. I told her to find a cake tutorial and she did … Read More...
DIY Butterfly Nut Ring and Pin Tutorial
Isn’t this ring adorable? Daria shares with us how she made this cute and clever ring and brooch set using butterfly nuts she bought from a hardware store. Check out her easy to follow tutorial “DIY Butterfly Nut Ring … Read More...
Handprint Clover
Here’s a truly simple St. Patty’s Day Craft that is a definite memory maker. You can do this with almost any age, even a baby!! You can get the full scoop over at Fun Home Things.
DIY Wax Paper Lantern
Sometimes I’m so amazed at how beautiful kid crafts turn out. I love the look of this simple lantern. You probably already have most of the supplies you need at home! Head over to Arsty Fartsy Mama for the tutorial.
DIY Gold Disc Necklace
Tamara was inspired to create her own version of “Hervé Van Der Straeten’s 24kt Gold Plated Disc Necklace,” using paper and a few other materials. I am amazed how her version closely resembles the original. On her blog … Read More...
Soda Bottle Penguin
Here’s a cute craft that you can make out of plastic soda bottles. A perfect craft for the cold winter months…brrrrr. You can find the tutorial over at Think Crafts.
Calli’s tips for sewing in common areas
Only once have I had a dedicated sewing room, the rest of the time it’s been in a shared area of the house. Like me, Calli of Make it Do sews on her kitchen table. Find out how she stays … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a zippered pocket
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how to make a zippered pocket for a bag. Go to her tutorial to see how to do it.
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Anchor Charm Necklace Tutorial
I admire nautical themed jewelry. Apparently I am not the only one. Nautical themed jewelry is a popular trend, that I hope stays around for years to come. On her blog “One Artsy Mama,” Amy shares an easy … Read More...
Free pattern: Knot Dress for little girls
Lindsay from The Cottage Home shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Knot Dress for little girls. The style is so sweet for little girls! It has knotted straps, a patch pocket, and … Read More...
DIY: Probiotic Deodorant
A deodorant with less of stuff we don’t recognize and more of stuff we do makes good sense. The folks at Frugally Sustainable share their easy recipe. And yes, it does work! Get the tutorial here.
DIY: Rosemary Lemon Foot Soak/Scrub
I’ve got two words for you: winter feet. Don’t need to say any more than that, do I? Jenna from the clever blog A Bird’s Leap has a great (and simple) recipe for a scrub that will be sure to … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired lace-trimmed pillowcases
These vintage-inspired pillowcases by Mary from At Home on the Bay are so pretty stacked on a bed! She shows how to make them from floral cotton fabric and lace trim. Get the tute.
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Project: Spring Bird Garland Tutorial
Kat of “Just Crafty Enough” lives in Minnesota and I live in Ohio and I understand how she feels that we can bring a little touch of spring for ourselves with her “Spring Bird Garland Tutorial”! Looking out my windows … Read More...
Shamrock Macarons
From the master of cute and clever macarons for every holiday, of course we have shamrock macarons. But these are one better … Read More...