Athena from The Stuff of Success shares this tip for using contact paper instead of vinyl in the Cricut machine. You can personalize items like she did, or make your own stickers! Click here to see more.
Show & Tell | Photo Collage Canvas
Jenni from Vintage Umbrella shows off this collaged photo canvas that she made for her daughter’s graduation party. Click here to see more.
Tutorial | Mortar Board Embellishments
Hollie from The Seven Year Cottage shows you a clever way to make mortar board embellishments for all the upcoming graduation events and projects. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Hello Baby
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Hanging Herb Garden
Here’s a fun idea for a kitchen herb garden. You’ve seen the upside down tomato plants, so why not upside down any plants? Head over to Persephone Magazine to get the tutorial for this Hanging Herb Garden.
Duct Tape Slap Bracelets
When I was a little girl, slap bracelets were the coolest! I love this idea of using fun patterned duct tape to make an ‘updated’ slap bracelet. This would be great for a fun sleepover or play date craft this … Read More...
Tetrahedral Kite
Now is the perfect time to gear up for summer activities. My children have been begging me to take a kite to the beach. But this got me thinking, why not use this opportunity as a learning one? This ‘make… Read More... Learning About Collage {Kid Craft}
{Photo Source} I had to share this article which gives great advice and information about how to encourage your children to make an inspiring collage. The article covers aspects such as materials to gather, set-up and prep, creating the actual… Read More... Tabletop Collage
Often times I am looking for something that does not involve tv to keep the children occupied while I get something done without interruption. (Did you know the average toddler needs their parent every 6 minutes?) I think this tabletop … Read More...
Mini Surfboards {Kid Craft}
I bet you would never guess what these fun little surfboards are made out of?!? Meat trays!! Can you believe it? You must click over to zakka life to see how they transform meat trays into one of a kind … Read More...
Antique Wool Quilt “modern”
Look at what a “vintage quilt” search on Etsy returned me – this 1900 Log Cabin at The Muse in Me. Though over a hundred years old, I’m struck by how “modern” it feels. Visit the listing to learn more… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little leather bow hair
Kiki from Kiki & Company shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make little leather (or faux leather) bows. She used them as accents in her winning entry to the Movie-Inspired challenge at Project Run and … Read More...
DIY: Simple Lavender Body Oil
From massage to after the shower, the uses for body oil are endless. Stacy from A Delightful Home shares her recipe for a very basic body oil scented with lavender. This is the perfect solution to winter-dry skin and a … Read More...
Yankee Candles Launches Man Candles Line (and they’re not the first to have this idea)
While everyone from Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update to National Public Radio has been abuzz about Yankee Candle company’s new Man Candles
line, the only thing I can think of is how many handmade candle sellers already have lines and/or … Read More...
Vintage Ice Cream Dish to Candle Holder
The Cheekiest Monkey of All used a little spray paint on a vintage ice cream dish to make it into something new – a candle holder! Check out her ideas for making the dish into a vase or ring holder … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bookmark with a gift card pocket
Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple fabric bookmark with a clear vinyl pocket. This would make a great teacher gift! The clear pocket can hold a gift card or just a sweet message … Read More...
Tutorial: Add contrast to a front pocket
Madison from Crafty Cratique shows how to add some fun contrast to the inside of the front pockets. Because you’re just adding a layer of fabric on top and not reconstructing the actual pocket, this is a quick and easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing tool caddy
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to make a sewing tool caddy and pincushion. The base is a 3×3 wood block, wrapped with a fabric strip to hold tools and topped with a matching pincushion. The compact … Read More...
Read all about it: Common fabric cutting mistakes
Just about any sewing mistake can be fixed with a seam ripper and a redo – except for cutting. Once you cut the fabric, there’s no uncutting. Sew It Love It shares a list of 12 common mistakes sewers make … Read More...
How-Tuesday: Felt Rug from Dorm Décor
There is a book on the market by: Theresa Gonzalez and Nicole Smith’s titled, Dorm Decor and this pattern and tutorial comes from their book, lucky us. This is the coolest felt rug, no sewing, to decorate your dorm room. … Read More...