Independent craft blog since 2007
There is something so cute about little birdies…add them to a craft, and I’m sold! This cute little kids craft that uses handmade cheap stamps to make adorable little totes is just one of many great crafts that Making Lemonade… Read More...
I’m not sure what rock I have been under that I have never heard of bread clay, but it is amazing! I’m showing you the post that features a kid made necklace that is just beautiful, but the mama miss … Read More...
When my daughter was a little girl ,my sister in law bought one of these for her while on a trip to Mexico. I always thought they would be a fun craft, and now someone has done it!! You can … Read More...
This is a great craft to increase your children’s dexterity, concentration and manual skills. I love the wings that are printed on acetate paper, don’t you? Check out the full tutorial and materials over at Ginx Craft.
Looking for a simple ‘non-messy’ craft to fill your children’s days with entertainment, imagination and wonder? Look no further than Red Ted Art’s Matchbox Stone Pets. She also has a few links to other ‘stone creatures’ that are a little … Read More...
These Light Sabers are definitely mini… meaning, they are meant for your older children to play with. That said, there is a lot of awesomeness packed into those little light swords…. I love Star Wars and can’t wait till my … Read More...
I love it when a mom puts her mind to work to help her children learn something. This mom figured out how to entice her children to spell using the military alphabet chart. Instead of spelling something out, she will … Read More...
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a baseball (raglan) tee. I’m loving the combination of the solid white body and floral sleeves! Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Cotton & Curls]
Jennifer Gordon shares a video tutorial showing how you can create a cute braided headband out of bandanas. The braided headband has a bit of elastic sewn into the bottom so it fits snug. If you don’t have bandanas, you … Read More...
Meg from meggipeg shows how she turned two t-shirts that were too tight into one loose-fitting drapey top. One shirt becomes the main body piece, and the other turned into side insets with pockets. She includes a free pattern for … Read More...
Sarah from ThINKG STAMPS created some adorable magnetic book marks using stamps and dies from My Favorite Things. These would perfect back to school gift for the kids! Find a how to tutorial video on her blog.
-Heather
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This is one of those things that I started a long time ago and then I started freaking out about my book and decided I couldn’t knit anything else for a while so I abandoned the project and didn’t manage … Read More...
I’m sure you’re familiar with Dover Publications–the folks responsible for all of those wonderful collections of royalty free images, unique coloring books, and affordable copies of classic novels? But did you know that they regularly host contests? The latest is … Read More...
You still have time to enter to win the amazing Artiste collection from Cricut and Close To My Heart. Click here to go to the original giveaway post and leave a comment to be entered to win one of two … Read More...
I’ve been a little mitt-obsessed lately. I think that’s because fingerless gloves are something I use all the time when it’s cold outside. And even when it’s not. My hands are cold a lot and I love to have a … Read More...
Farmlady lucky number “32” is the winner of this giveaway “Circular Knitting Workshop: Master Knitting in the Round”. The winner was picked by http://www.random.org/ Congratulations Farmlady! Thanks to all of you that joined in this book giveaway and do enter … Read More...
I have to admit it’s been a while since I’ve listened to any knitting podcasts, but I remember liking It’s a Purl, Man, described by its creator, Guido Stein, as a show “about a guy form Boston with yarn… Read More...
How flattering is it when someone asks you where you purchased something you created and you can answer “I made it”! I found this stunning pattern on “Noble Knits” and it is free to download. Use all your favorite colors … Read More...
This is a sweet little chart that is quick to stitch up and will help you use up scrap floss in your stash too. Celebrate your Home Sweet Home with this free chart from Hancock’s House of Happy. Check out … Read More...
Cheryl from Sew Can Do gives a tour of her sewing and crafting space. It’s a small space, but it’s loaded with low cost organization. It had originally been a laundry room with a ktichenette. Check out the ironing surface … Read More...
