The convergence of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the celebration of Earth Day later in the month makes it a perfect time to bring out some projects that involve growing things and creative reuse.
Chia seeds Egg Heads are … Read More...
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by Sarah White
The convergence of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the celebration of Earth Day later in the month makes it a perfect time to bring out some projects that involve growing things and creative reuse.
Chia seeds Egg Heads are … Read More...
Do you have a random glove
leftover from winter? Well, here is the perfect project for that lone glove. No cutting and just a bit of easy stitching and you can have a new fun companion that will be there … Read More...
by Sarah White
I have quite a collection of knitting stitch dictionaries, but sticking to stitch patterns that are available in English limits your possibilities. In recent years Japanese knitting books and all their fun stitch patterns have become more available in the … Read More...
An ideal gift for the avid reader in your family, or for yourself for that matter, these plastic canvas bookmarks are just what you are looking for. Brought to you by The Pretty Life Girls, these are an easy … Read More...
Pinatas are lots of fun to have at parties, it is a party game with a built-in reward. It not only keeps everyone busy for 20-30 mins depending on how hard you smash your pinata but it also allows you … Read More...
by Sarah White
Now that vaccinations are becoming more widely available, some people are starting to do more in person events and gatherings than they have done in a long time.
But if you’re still playing it safe, you might want to stitch … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Get ready to enjoy tasty microwave potatoes because you’re about to learn how to sew a microwave potato bag! This handy kitchen tool will allow you to prepare or heat up potatoes, but also other vegetables and food like … Read More...
I used the adorable new House Cats stamps and the Milk Carton dies from My Favorite Things for this cute Missing You Shaker Card. I thought the cats and the milk carton went together perfectly for fun card. I used … Read More...
These DIY craft projects are not only for wood crafts but for wood crafts that are great for selling. Some of these projects are really popular and have been great sellers for crafters all around the globe. Handmade board games … Read More...
This pic with the bunny ears photo filter and ears dies is the perfect pairing! Bunny Ears are perfect for not only Easter Layouts but any Spring designs too. Sophie added lots of spring flowers and some butterflies to her … Read More...
When it comes to ink blending and stenciling it can be hard to know what the best tools to use are. There are tools with bristles, tools with foam, different sizes, shapes and brands. And also the type of paper … Read More...
I’m not sure how many others are familiar with Derby traditions but being from Kentucky the Derby it’s a really big deal here. Some of the signatures of the race are of course horses along with roses, mint julips (a … Read More...
by Sarah White
Just the other day I said something about not wearing my short-sleeved sweaters and tops that much, but I am trying to learn to layer a little better so I still want to knit these sorts of garments.
The Julia … Read More...
Perfect for anyone who likes mini projects, here’s a tutorial on making a mini design board that measures 10″ by 10″. Designed by Bee in My Bonnet, this is not a difficult project, but you do need some special … Read More...
Do you remember back in the 1980s when everywhere you looked you would see a monogrammed sweater? I know I do which tells you that I am older than I would like to be. There were so many different ways … Read More...
These speckled candles are a great DIY way to add a splash of color to some plain white store-bought candles. Add splashed of color to suit your decor for a modern twist on your table. You can see the full … Read More...
This pretty Blue Roses card is a lovely way to tell someone Thank You. Shauna used stamps and dies from Papertrey Ink to make her card. The roses are created with layering stamps in shades of blue ink and the … Read More...
Enjoying your favorite wines doesn’t have to stop once the bottle is empty. There are so many things you can do with the bottle and corks. One way is to put your hard-earned corks on display. This fun little DIY … Read More...
Let me begin by saying every day should be Earth Day, but it isn’t. So April 22nd has been set aside every year to make sure that people around the world stop and take notice of the world around them. … Read More...
This wonderful Tall Spring Planner Album from Soraya has a beautifully decorated cover, I love all the butterflies on strings pulling up the backpack! Inside is a large pocket and a waterfall flaps section for keeping track of all the … Read More...