My daughter is right at the age where she absolutely loves anything that has to do with sewing. Often times, I fear that she is too young to use the sharp needles or do intricate sewing projects. I feel like … Read More...
DIY Vintage Brooch Escort Cards
I adore this simple yet stunning idea from Intimate Weddings: escort cards adorned with pretty brooches! What a fun way to use those irresistible bits and pieces of bling found at flea markets, antique stores, or even new ones … Read More...
Tutorial: Bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader. It holds your tablet for easy hands-free reading. Get the how-to on her blog.
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Braided Ribbon and Chain with a flower Necklace tutorial
Kara is a Navy wife with a four year old son and hosts her blog “Happy Go Lucky” is sharing her her Braided Ribbon and Chain Necklace. Her goal is to share fun and inexpensive DIY’s projects, games and activities … Read More...
Tutorial: Bunny security blanket
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this bunny security blanket as a special gift for a brand new baby. Isn’t the cutest? She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read More...
Rainbow Pencil Roll
I don’t know about you, but after Christmas I’m ready for the snow and cold weather to take a hike. Anything that resembles spring appeals to me and gives me a little hope. Rainbows are definitely in that category and … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Red Riding Boots for baby
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin has a free pattern for making these adorable little baby boots. Her Little Red Riding Boots work equally well for boys or girls. They’re fully lined, with a strap and snap closure. (The button is … Read More...
Mini Football Cookies Ready to Kick Off of Mini Grass Cookies
Every now and then comes along a sweet craft that is just so exactly right. Like mini football cookies that stand up on mini grass cookies. Perfect. Anyone else think of Charlie Brown and Lucy, by the way? That’s my … Read More...
Project: Mouse and Cake Card
When I was a kid I used to love mice, I had a huge collection of all different kinds. So of course I adore all the cute mice stamps from Penny Black so much! Elisabeth Allan’s Art Studio has directions … Read More...
Festival Theme Wedding
These newspaper cones filled with confetti look so pretty and cheery! They’re just one element of a festival theme wedding featured at Bridal Musings. You’ll love all the rustic details and the gorgeous photos by Sarah Legge Photography!
Herringbone Paint Stick Table
This table is absolutely stunning, don’t you think? Believe it or not, this beauty is actually made from paint stir sticks! I know, amazing! If you head over to Infarrantly Creative, you can find out exactly how this was made. … Read More...
Free Pattern: Basic Hat
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I like patterns that are really quick, easy and straightforward. The basics are things that we can knit up without thinking too much about them but we’ll use them again and again and … Read More...
Cake-in-a-Mug
I’m a recent convert to the whole mac n’ cheese in a mug microwave thing, so this will be my dessert. Absolutely. And just to complete the meal, I put salad in a mug. Find the recipe for cake in … Read More...
Decorate with Knitting for Winter
I know a lot of people get kind of sad when it’s time to take the holiday decorations down. The house seems so plain without all the glitter and lights, and it’s just compounded by the fact that it’s dreary … Read More...
Yardstick Stool
Four beautiful stools all made by one talented DIY blogger. I love them all, but I am absolutely smitten with the yardstick stool. Oh kitchen bar stools would look fabulous like this, don’t you agree? Get some of your own … Read More...
Mod Podge Luminaries
Danielle at Crafting Connections shares instructions on painting recycled jars with Mod Podge
and food coloring to create these luminaries with kids. See the tutorial.
Hot Chocolate on a Stick Tutorial
I’ve seen plenty of hot chocolate on a stick out there, but I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a solid tutorial to actually make your own. This is one. And they are so pretty to boot. Find the how-tos … Read More...
Pomegranate Ice Cubes
Now these would be a pretty addition to a glass of water. Or maybe pink lemonade. Oh, who am I kidding, to a cocktail. I love the idea of pomegranate ice cubes. Find the how-tos HERE at Make the Best … Read More...
Tutorial: Block print your own fabric
If you can’t find a knit fabric print that you like, you can always take the matter into your own hands (literally) and stamp a design yourself. Rachel from Anu*Miki joins the Stretch Yourself series (hosted by Mad Mim and … Read More...
Recycling Ideas for Plastic Milk Jugs
Whether it’s crafts or organizing, feeding your pets or making Kool-Aid, there are plenty of ways to reuse milk jugs. So before you send them to the recycle bin, check out Home Made Simple for a bunch of great ideas … Read More...