Trips to the library break the boredom of summer days, and help keep kids reading and learning even when they’re not in school. Pam at Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how you can sew this easy library bag… Read More...
BBQ Basket
Heading to a BBQ or picnic this summer? Bring along a thank you gift filled with goodies for the host/hostess in an adorable basket. Shellye used scrapbooking products from Doodlebug to decorate a recycled box with embellishments, adding handles and … Read More...
All About Substituting Yarns
Over on my blog, I wrote a post about substituting yarns and how to choose the best yarn for your project, and I thought it might be helpful for some of you.
There are all sorts of reasons you … Read More...
Eco Printing on Fabric With Natural Dyes
You can create subtle and beautiful designs on fabric using natural dyes. La Creative Mama shows how to eco print on fabric using leaves and flowers. She uses an iron water solution to transfer the shapes of the leaves on … Read More...
Easy drawstring backpack for sports gear – DIY sewing tutorial
Sew up an easy drawstring backpack with this DIY sewing tutorial, free pattern, and a step by step video. This DIY drawstring backpack will get your kids through soccer season with pockets to hold your water bottle, shin guards, and … Read More...
Add a little love to your yard
When I spotted this lawn filled hearts I thought how fun would this be to make in virtually any new or recycled material. All that would matter would be to have lots! I bet anyone walking by would get a … Read More...
Spring Butterflies Cross Stitch Pattern
Careful and subtle shading creates a depth and dimension in a project that will have you longing for spring’s glorious bloom. This e-pattern was originally published in the April 2015 issue of Just CrossStitch magazine. Finished design measures approximately 11″ … Read More...
CardMaker – Spring Issue
This special issue of CardMaker is filled with 85+ projects for fresh and fun greeting cards and inspiration for your crafting. Lovely card ideas for all upcoming events can be found inside including Easter, new babies, graduation, Mother’s Day, Father’s … Read More...
24 Summer Crochet Patterns
Keep stitching! This summer during the warm, sultry days when school is out and vacation plans become a reality, don’t put those crochet hooks away! There is a lot of sitting time that just begs for a crochet project in … Read More...
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Mermaid Tails Card
I LOVE Mermaids so I totally flipped when I saw this card! Using new stamps and die from Simon Says Nichol Spohr created this amazing Mermaid Tails Card. The background for her scene is stunning with the waves, clouds and … Read More...
How to make splash balls – DIY sewing tutorial
Making playing in the pool or yard sprinkler more fun with these DIY splash balls! You can sew up a bunch and use them like water balloons for a good old fashioned water balloon fight. Heather and Heather Handmade shows … Read More...
Swimming Pool Layout
Lori used photos of her young daughter jumping into the pool for the first time for this summertime swimming pool layout. I love how she used her photos all in a row across both pages like a film strip to … Read More...
Women’s Dressy Shorts Free Sewing Pattern
These women’s dressy shorts are perfect for dressing up on a summer day! Or, make them from a heavier fabric and they’re super cute for fall. The shorts are shaped with pleats at the front (for ease of movement) and … Read More...
6 Tropical Christmas Coloring Pages
What says Christmas in July better than a Surfing Santa? If you like to get a very early jump on the holidays Dover Publication has got you covered. These 6 Tropical Christmas Coloring Pages are FREE to download.
Cake Traveler’s Notebook Page
Kira used different pattern papers to cut out each letter of the word “cake” three times and then stitched them down the center to adhere them to her page. I love how this gives some dimension to the letters becuase … Read More...
How to make recycled paperclip earrings
Yes you read the title right! These lovely modern shaped earrings are made out of recycled paper clips. This looks like a nice tiny project that could be easily carried on the go and made virtually anywhere. Pop on over … Read More...
Add Some Lace to Your Summer Knitting
I haven’t knit a single top this summer but that doesn’t stop me from looking at a lot of them and wanting to knit them.
The Lexa Top from Hanna Maciejewska is a sort of boxy top with lace detailing … Read More...
Indoor Activities for Kids Stuck at Home
I know my daughter is pretty done with being home all the time, and we’re doing some “mom camp” type activities to try to get her off the computer and doing some creative things.
Sun Hats & Wellie Boots has … Read More...
Wire Wrapped Fairy And Dandelion
I have always enjoyed wire wrapping techniques when making my own jewellery, so when I came across this craft kit for making 3d forms I was super exctied. This starter kit comes with pliers but if you already have the … Read More...