This is fun isn’t it? I have to admit I never would have thought to turn an old record album into a clock, but it’s really an ideal project. it’s fun and funky and would perfect for a game room, … Read More...
Win Free Candle from Angel Scented Soy
Fill out the candle draw entry form to win a free 8 oz. scented candle from Angel Scented Soy Candles. All you have to do is answer a couple questions about their website.
You’ll have fun looking around anyway … Read More...
DIY Lovely Lace Lanterns Tutorial
Laura of You Stir Me created a beautiful set of lacy lanterns using embroidery hoops and tealights! Unexpected materials, but a lovely result. You can the complete tutorial at The White Library. These would be so sweet for a … Read More...
Back to School Bookmarks
Here’s a pretty project for back to school (and teacher gifts!) Make sure you read to the end because Mel has a giveaway as part of the post.
DIY Hot Glue Stamp
I have never seen this technique to make a stamp before. I think this would be a great ‘cheap’ gift to give your kids so they can have their own stamps. If … Read More...
Mini Paper Pumpkins
I’m so glad that craftaholics anonymous posted about this so soon in the fall season! I can’t wait to get started and make a bunch of these for my mantle. You will definitely want to supervise your children making these … Read More...
Stella Cuff Bracelet
Sometimes the thought of letting my child go on my sewing machine really freaks me out…ok, all the time, I’m a control freak, what can I say? But this little cuff bracelet may be just the thing that I … Read More...
Silhouette necklace
Holly at Life as a Thrifter shares her tutorial for making this charming silhouette necklace. Take a look at how she made it to complete the silhouette party theme.
Eraser Stamps
This is a great tutorial to show you how your kids can make their own eraser stamps with their own artistic ideas. You can see how its done over on Simple Analogy. They also provide a link for a … Read More...
Paper Towel Roll Airplane
Saving Toward a Better Life has a great craft you can use to teach your kids about aviation on National Aviation Day, September 19th. The craft is frugal, and is a great conversation starter for a lesson in our … Read More...
Magic Edible Wands from Harry Potter
Just to clarify… these are totally edible sugar, fondant and chocolate wands in the likes of those held by Dumbledore, Ron, and Harry (to the inch), that actually perform magic (as in, dying your tongue colors upon touching, due to … Read More...
Wormy Apple Craft
With fall weather just around the corner, this apple craft might be just the craft to get into the spirit of fall. My children love apples, and I can’t wait till apples are in season and at their best. The … Read More...
Moving Ballerina Toy
This craft is so simple yet it could become one of those treasures your child never wants to give away. Head on over to Zakka Life for this memorable toy tutorial.
Newsy: Bloggers’ Quilt-Uber-Fest starts October 1
Scott Hansen at Blue Nickel Studios wants you to learn German and drink Hofbräu this October (not really). He does want you to join the Bloggers’ Quilt-Uberfest – a quilt along where you will make a block a day for … Read More...
Newsy: Quilt Contest 2012 Challenge | AP&Q and AQC
Australian Patchwork & Quilting (AP&Q) and the Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) announce their next challenge for quilters. The theme for 2012 is What the World Needs Now. There are three cash awards ($5000, $2000, $500) plus winners will have … Read More...
Milk Carton Napkin Rings
The holidays are coming and that means having company over, pulling out the good dishes, and dressing up the table. Here’s the first of many ideas this fall for making your own napkin rings. Head over to Sunny Vanilla: Upcycle: … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s double-breasted sweatshirt vest
Alida from Gigglebug Designs and I Make Stuff shows how she made a double-breasted vest for her daughter. She started with an adult’s sweatshirt, which she cut and reworked into this stylish (and warm) vest. So cute!! It was part … Read More...
Book Review – FLEECE AND FIBER SOURCEBOOK
Did you know that not all sheep have fleece, that there is at least one breed of sheep that has ‘hair’ rather than fleece thus making it of not much use to crocheters? That’s just one of the hundreds of … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a kick pleat to an A-line skirt pattern
Mary from Pudding and Pie shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to alter a skirt pattern to add a kick pleat. The kick pleat adds extra width at the bottom of a straight or A-line skirt, making it … Read More...
Project: Stamped Sewing Kit
How pretty is this mini sewing kit!? It’s designed by Leigh S-B and she shares directions and even a free template for how she made it on her blog. Check out the details here.
-Heather