Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a potholder out of an old jeans pocket. The pocket is a cute embellishment – and practical, too, since it’s just the right size for your hand. … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby’s taggie cube toy
Abby from Things for Boys guest blogs at All for the Boys with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s taggie cube toy. The soft fabric cube has bits of ribbon sticking out from the sides for a baby’s … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Starting Scrapbooking This Year?
Are you starting scrapbooking (or any other new craft) this year? Check out this article from CraftSwag with some advice for new crafters. Click here to go to the article.
6 Valentine Wreath Ideas
It’s that time of year again. Time to dress up your door with a pretty Valentine wreath and spread the season of love! Last year I featured several Valentine wreath ideas, but there are always new ideas out there … Read More...
Cake in a Mug
Insta-homemade-cake? How so very last-minute perfect. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of the ever-clever CakeSpy.
Looking for more recipes for mug cakes? Check out our favorite mug cake recipe book
for making the best mug … Read More...
Recent monogram patterns
Here are some recent monogram patterns from Kathy Shaw of Shawkl:
(1) Wine Country T
(2) Wine Country U
(3) French Script T
(4) French Script U
(5) French Script Q
(6) French Script W
(7) French Script X, Y, … Read More...
Tutorial | Birthday Card
Paula from Purple Cows sent along this tutorial for making a birthday card. The card was made for Celeste, another member of the team. I think I also saw something about a giveaway? 😉 Click here to go … Read More...
Free patterns from Broderie d’Antan
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More...
ABC Book of Me Scrapbook Challenge
Is one of your goals this year to scrapbook more about yourself? If so this ABC challenge from This is The Crafty One might be just the thing. She is combining the idea of an ABC book with challenges from … Read More...
How to turn clear glass vintage blue with food coloring
Moonbeams and Applesauce gives us a nice tutorial for turning a regular glass jar into a vintage-y looking blue sea glass color. I love sea glass. We went to glass beach up near Fort Bragg many years ago pre- child … Read More...
How to turn clear glass vintage blue with food coloring
Moonbeams and Applesauce gives us a nice tutorial for turning a regular glass jar into a vintage-y looking blue sea glass color. I love sea glass. We went to glass beach up near Fort Bragg many years ago pre- child … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Sunshine in my Heart
Review: The Dome Retreat Day Spa, Marriott, Brisbane, Australia
When I was invited to review The Dome Retreat Day Spa at the Marriott hotel during our recent stay, I was super excited as well as little nervous. I don’t usually enjoy being pampered in this way but my … Read More...
Review: Disney Live, Australia
If you are in Australia (See dates and Venues Below) and looking for a fun filled 1 1/2 hours then this show is sure to suit your little ones. With 25 Disney stars appearing your children are sure to know … Read More...
Groundhog Day Push Pops
We’ve had one, maybe two, flakes of snow so far in Washington DC. Then today, crazy snowfall as we headed to the airport (by the way, I’m sort of on vacation). But nothing sticks!! So I’m hoping we get some … Read More...
Colorful Ombre Basement Craft Storage
Shannon over at Madigan Made has some pretty cool ideas for not only organizing your craft supplies, but adding some color and pizzazz at the same time. Using an ombre theme, she transformed boring into beautiful. Head over and see … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging garment cover
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a garment cover to keep a favorite dress or nice outfit dust-free while hanging in the closet. She made hers to protect the dress her daughter wore for her first … Read More...
Tutorial: How to hem your jeans
I’m a little on the short side, so any jeans I buy tend to be at least an inch too long. How about you? I could pay to have them altered, but I don’t want to spend the money. Sew … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Busy book for small hands
Adrienne from drienny and A + A = Z created a busy book to keep her young daughter occupied during a long plane trip. Each page was created with a different type of activity or discovery in mind. One page … Read More...