When I was in high school computer class was something brand new, state of the art. Now it’s commonplace and every school has one. Niki over at Homemadeville volunteers at her school and jazzed up their computer lab’s wall with … Read More...
Spooky Felt No-Sew Cat Tablecloth
What fun table this would make for a Halloween party and it looks like it is easy to make with the help of Better Homes and Gardens instructions with a downloadable cat pattern templates. This hair-raising tablecloth can be made … Read More...
Fall/Winter Holla Knits is Here!
The new edition of Holla Knits is out, and it looks so cute I can’t even stand it. If you don’t know about Holla Knits, you should. It’s the brainchild of Allyson Dykhuizen, who also runs the website The Sweatshop … Read More...
Escape Button
Sara Jessica is great about posting cute freebies on her blog and this time she’s posted one that is useful too. If you’ve ever wanted your own personal escape button, she’s got the chart for you. It’s a perfect gift … Read More...
Feature Etsy Shop: Re-Grow Roots
Check out the fun crochet and recycled wood designs featured in Deireee’s Etsy show Re-Grow Roots.
DIY: Gradient Nails!
Love that ombre look but it’s hard (for me at least) to achieve on my nails. Now, thanks to a lovely tutorial from The Nailasaurus, it’s broken down into such simple steps even I can do this one (hopefully!) … Read More...
“Candy Corn” Push-Up Pops
And because things tend to happen in threes, one more candy corn post. This time, Candy Corn Push-Up Pops. And so the candy corn-themed food trend smushes against the push-up pop trend ever so sweetly. (Feel free to groan … Read More...
Candy Corn Ice Cream Cones
And just thirty seconds after I opened the door to this year’s candy corn-themed food (here), I got this gem in my inbox: Ice cream cones dressed up as candy corn. Come on, how clever is that? And … Read More...
Repurpose Old Furniture Into Pet Beds
The DIY Network has a fun feature with several ideas on how to take a nightstand or side table and repurpose it into a bed for your pet. Of course, if you pet is a 100 pound German Shepherd like … Read More...
Tutorial: Zig Zag Bag
I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make her Zig Zag Bag. It gets its name from the chevron print that the used to make it. The edges are finished off with a contrast-y bias tape. Did you … Read More...
Tutorial: Coin purse on a sew-in frame
Sew4Home shows how to make a cute little coin purse using a sew-in frame. They embellish the front with a strip of pleated fabric. Get the how-to.
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Sewing machine needle infographic
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares an infographic that will help you figure out which type and size of needle to use on your sewing projects. It starts with a labeled diagram showing the parts of a sewing machine needle. It … Read More...
Candy Corn Pretzels
And so it begins… ’tis the season of candy corn-themed food. I say, bring it on, especially when it’s actually a candy-corn-themed food I’ve never seen before (yes, take that as a challenge, there’s almost nothing I haven’t seen transformed … Read More...
Corn for Dessert
And bonus, it’s even on a stick. Wonder if this would work for broccoli and Brussels Sprouts, too? Probably not, but it sounds surprisingly delicious. Find the recipe for Dessert Corn Pops HERE at Make the best of everything!.
Tutorial: Print on the back of Heat ‘n Bond to create perfect letter appliques
Natalie from Johnny In A Dress used Heat ‘n Bond to create a series of appliqued sibling shirts for her kids. Her trick for creating the perfectly cut letters is to print them from her computer on to the back … Read More...
Black Cat Snack Cake Pops
Awwwwwwww, a totally non-scary, way too cute black cat for Halloween. And bonus, these are made with store-bought snack cakes and candy. Find the how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Chicken Nuggets. But Not Chicken Nuggets. Way Sweeter.
One to tag for April Fool’s Day. Or any day you want to surprise someone, because these are so awesome (for a splurge). “Chicken nuggets” that are actually deep-fried cupcakes breaded with cupcakes. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial: Gauze swaddling blanket
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a simple gauze swaddling blanket. It’s as easy as cutting a square of fabric and hemming it up. She gives it some modern styling with a colorful geometric border design. … Read More...
Project: Funky Glitter Girl Tag
Click here for directions for making this fun and funky girl and frog tag using stamps and fine glitter. This project will introduce you to lots of different techniques and products from Ranger.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring … Read More...
Book Review – Learn Bruges Lace
If you’re a bit like me, you’ve admired Bruges Lace from afar, assured that the technique was too advanced for you. Not so! This new book by Ellen Gormley really breaks down the stitch pattern into ‘bite-sized pieces’, using basic … Read More...