Forget knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving (well, OK, don’t totally forget about them, just put them in a box and then look outside that box), this site will teach you some interesting ways to decorate with yarn, beyond the normal.… Read More...
Open up to life
Social situations are awkward. They are harder still when you have to handle two kids, while trying to communicate. This is the problem that our family faces every time we are invited to a BBQ or a picnic where we … Read More...
Rustic Bathroom Sign
Gotta love this rustic bathroom sign over at the awesome blog, Girl in Air. I am still trying to decide if I want one of these or vinyl lettering addressing my bathroom door, I think they are both awesome options. … Read More...
Paisley Clock
DIY Wooden Dice
I was over at the blog The 36th Avenue the other day and came across these totally cool dice. Aren’t they rockin’? I’m picturing these in a game room or man cave, or even in the living room for all … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric tissue box cover
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make a fabric cover for a tissue box. The sides are accented with patchwork strips, and the hole where the tissue comes through is made with a 1″ drapery grommet. Brilliant!! … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Child’s shorts romper out of an old sweater
Craft Passion shares a tutorial showing how to make a child’s romper out of an old sweater. This is sooo fabulous, and so on trend right now! A lightweight sweater would work best for this project to keep the romper … Read More...
Cupcake Wars Casting Call
For all bakers out there with reality TV star dreams… look what I spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake today. Casting call for Season 4 of Cupcake Wars. Check it out HERE.
Whit’s Knits: Crocheted Felted Bucket Hat Tutorial
This is a cute hat for all ages and gender; envision what you could do with it with colors and embellishments to make this a FAB addition to you winter wardrobe. It is from “Purl Bee” Whit’s Knits: Felted Bucket … Read More...
Ice Cream Pops
Ice cream appetizers! Learn to make mini ice cream pops HERE at Ladies Home Journal.
Chrysanthemum Salad and a Christmas on the Farm Giveaway
The summer has flown so quickly. At this rate, Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye! Visit Craftside to enter to win a copy of Christmas on the Farm: A Collection of Favorite Recipes
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Video tutorial: Knotting threads
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World demos her method for tying off threads on the back of embroidery. Go to her blog post to see the video tute.
Bumble Bee Party (and Bumble Bee Cake Pop How-tos)
My sister was juuuuuust asking me about bumble bee party ideas for a friend of hers, and I sent her this link immediately. Check out the darling details of this bee party created by Enchanted Events and Design featured on… Read More...
Luau Party Pick Printables
Free! (Whatta great word.) Find free printable luau party picks HERE at Party Planning Center.
S’mores Pop Tart S’mores
How about two s’mores posts in a row… I can never resist CakeSpy’s creations. Make a S’mores Pop Tart S’mores HERE.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this … Read More...
S’mores Decorated Cookies
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again and again… I have a weakness for food that thinks it’s other food. Like decorated cookies that think they are s’mores. From guest poster Glorious Treats, learn to decorate s’mores cookies… Read More...
Blackwork in color
Teasemade created these little (5-cm) brooches by embellishing bits of a Liberty Tana lawn print, Birdsong. I especially love that she’s worked blackwork patterns over some areas. To see biggified photos, go to her blog post.
A personal message
We’re not always going to agree. That’s a good thing.
I learn so much from your comments and e-mails, especially when you’re disagreeing with my point of view. Your take on an issue, large or small, makes me think about … Read More...
Win at Create for Less
Create for Less is celebrating its tenth birthday by giving away 10 gift cards worth US$10 each day this month! Go to the Think Crafts blog post for details.
Ed. note: Create for Less neither requested nor compensated this … Read More...
How To Make Faux Fake Driftwood
Over at the blog Stephanie @ Home there was a great tutorial on how to make faux driftwood (link dead).
If you’re looking to create a coastal vibe in your home or add some natural elements to your decor, driftwood … Read More...