Linda Stokes created this sumptuous journal cover. She says,
… Read More...This came from an embroidery done a few years ago, using the circular attachment of my sewing machine. I was thinking of making it into a bag but journals are quicker
Freebie | Printable Gratitude Journal
Being grateful isn’t just for November. Lou from Happy Serendipity made a free printable gratitude journal that you can use to express your gratitude every day of the year. Once printed out and bound you will have a page for … Read More...
Easy Gingerbread House How-tos
This gingerbread house from Ladies Home Journal is labeled as “easy,” and given they start off with a stove-top gingerbread, I think perhaps they are on to something. Find the slideshow HERE.
Update: Broken links have been removed from this … Read More...
Some Homemade Food Gift Guides
A few roundups from the magazines for ya’, all homemade food gifts…
1. Some spiced rum, homemade hot sauce, lemon digestif and the like at Chow.
2. Infused vodka, mixed nuts, granola and more at Real Simple. (Photo the … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Be Merry
Walnut Shell – Cheap As Chips On Ebay
I was looking for some Ground Walnut Shell to put into some body scrubs I am making for gifts this Christmas. Do you know how hard it is to just buy a small amount of walnut shell. So frustrating you … Read More...
Baby Shower Favour Soaps
Looking for Baby Shower Favour idea look at these cute 3D Baby Shaped Soaps I came across from Dimagination. Aren’t they just adorable. These unscented soaps are available in African, American, Caucasian and Hispanic skin colours. Each soap is … Read More...
iPhone Soap check it out
Ok so this is not a recipe to make iPhone soap. I still had the urge to share it with you. How cool is it! My kids are always grabbing at my iPhone hmmmm I wonder if having this in … Read More...
DIY Sugar Cube Bath Fizzies
Who loves bath fizzies? I do they come in various shapes and sizes I have never seen them looking as cute as these sugar cube inspired bath fizzies from Martha Stewart. The perfect gift, craft idea with christmas … Read More...
Free Printable Soap Label Download
You have made the soap now to give it your own personal touch. Why not add a pretty soap label. Came across this free printable soap labels download via creaturecomfortsblog How good does it all look once assembled. Just like … Read More...
Easy Stamped Candle Tutorial
Dazie from Dazie Delights submitted this cute stamped candle tutorial to Craft Gossip.
For this project, you’ll need: a stamp, tissue paper, ink, pro markers, heat gun (or hair dryer) and scissors.The markers really help add some pretty colorful details.… Read More...
Unicorn Chopsticks
Wishing my unicorn and rainbow obsessed kid ate anything beyond Brussels Sprouts and plain spaghetti, because I’d so get her these Unicorn Chopsticks
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Cupcake… A Little Late
Why, oh why, did I not see these before Thanksgiving? I’m breaking protocol here and posting something Thanksgivingy after Thanksgiving, but perhaps to bookmark for next year cuz they are so awesome: Cupcakes that honor the great Charlie Brown (technically, … Read More...
Dressed Up Glass Ornaments
I love these ornaments featured over at Country Living. There’s a slideshow with several different ideas. — Easy to Make Christmas Ornament Crafts– Homemade Christmas Tree Ornament Craft Ideas – Country Living.
Tutorial: Advent calendar from fabric bags
Emily from The Mary Frances Project shows the Advent calendar that she made, and shares a quick how-to for making one of your own. The construction is simple – a fabric bag for each day, with printed tags indicating which … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a pair of pants into a cool top
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows she made this cool top – out of a pair of pants! The pinstripe pants she used gives the top a sophisticated edge. Get the tute at Of Dreams and Seams.
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Perfect for Christmas – Samplers from Knit Picks!
Can’t decide on a color? Have a general color scheme in mind but need help with contrasting and coordinating colors? Well, look no further, Knit Picks to the rescue!
Available in different weights; sock samplers, bulky samplers, dishcloth samplers, worsted … Read More...
Santa’s Belly Ornaments – Take 2
Do you remember two years when I made those Santa belly ornaments from red glass ball ornies (link below)? Well this year I found a fun twist using clear ornies and curled scrapbook paper! Fun! 🙂 Get the how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby leggings with knee pads
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of leggings for a crawling baby. They have knee pads built in! How cute is that! Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Ruby’s Party Bag
Nicole from Our Cozy Nest shares a free pattern and tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making a pretty purse. She calls it Ruby’s Party Bag, and it can be made out of three fat eighths of coordinating fabric prints … Read More...