This cookie monster Birthday cake is adorable and totally achievable by anyone! You do not need crazy cake making skills to be able to pull off these Cookie monster themed cake. Maybe you love the cookie monster or maybe you … Read More...
Book Review – The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies from Nature
Immersed in the natural world, the Organic Artist for Kids
inspires creativity by connecting kids and their adults to our wilderness roots. In addition to offering a wide variety of fun, collaborative projects using nature as a source for… Read More...
inspires creativity by connecting kids and their adults to our wilderness roots. In addition to offering a wide variety of fun, collaborative projects using nature as a source for… Read More... Ink Smooshing Flower Card
If you need a quick way to add some color to some stamped flowers try the ink smooshing technique. Dana used Distress inks
, sprayed with water picked up and applied with some acetate. It adds a pretty colorful splash … Read More...
Girls t-shirt dress – Free sewing pattern
This girls’ t-shirt dress is a cute and comfortable dress to sew and wear! Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can download to make one. Made from knit, it’s comfortable enough to wear (and play … Read More...
Large Love Layout
LOVE is definitely the focus of this beautiful layout from Erica. The large open die cut title is backed with pretty pattern papers and die cut flowers and leaves are tucked in all around. I love all the splatter she … Read More...
Quick and Easy Graduation Gift
I love creating special things out of items you might discard. Even more than that, I love making meaningful gifts to give at the holidays, for parties, and even graduations. I created this easy “bonus” gift to add to a … Read More...
‘Heart’ applique and embroidery mug-mat and coasters
I’ve made this lovely fabric mug-mat (place-mat) and coaster set to use in my sewing room. The theme was dear to my heart in these times so my embroidery text HOPE, FAITH, LOVE is relevant. I give a detailed tutorial … Read More...
“Certain Assets” of Bluprint Acquired by TN Marketing
Update 7/8/2020: In an email sent on July 7, Cal Franklin, CEO and President of TN Marketing, said his company is bringing back the Craftsy brand with a new website set to launch in September.
“This will be a seamless … Read More...
How to sew a custom kids play cape
Over at A Beautiful Mess you can see how to create a custom superhero cape for kids to wear. Capes are always fun for kids, but even more so when you can customize them. A cape is easy to sew … Read More...
Felt Llama Free Sewing Pattern
Llamas are all the rage! Sew a quick felt llama with this free pattern from Felt With Love Deisgns. It takes just a few colors of felt and some easy hand stitches, so it’s a good project for a beginner. … Read More...
Acne Heat Mask
Make your own acne heat mask in this simple recipe.
Take a small dish towel or washcloth 
and run it under the faucet until saturated.
Sprinkle the optional ingredients on top, or fold them into the towel. See the full… Read More...
Alternative Die Ideas
I love seeing the creativity of others who can turn a stamp, punch or die into something completely different. Ardyth designed this bee and shark card using a rocket ship die from Ellen Hutson, how clever is that!? And for … Read More...
Get kids sewing with Sew a Softie in July!
If you’ve never made a softie before, now’s a good time to jump right in. That’s because it’s Sew a Softie Month! Trixi at Coloured Buttons blog created Sew a Softie Month to encourage folks, both kids and adults, to … Read More...
10 Summer Scrapbook Sketches
Ready to start working on some summer scrapbook pages? Scrapbooks and Cards Today has 10 brand new Summer Scrapbook Sketches to help get you started. There’s ideas for 8 1/2 x 11 and 12 x 12 pages as well as … Read More...
DIY 4th of July Favors
I made these easy 4th of July favors in less than 10 minutes and for less than $1 each. These favors would be great to make in bulk as party favors for your 4th of July party or get-together. They’re … Read More...
Racerback Tank T-shirt Free Sewing Pattern
This racerback tank t-shirt pattern is very functional because you can use any double jersey fabric and make it. It is not meant to be tight on your belly and is higher at the front than the back. A box … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Girls Peasant Blouse
Peasant tops are a staple in every girls wardrobe along with peasant dresses! Such easy sewing patterns for beginners and look simply adorable on little ones. Jump over to the blog for this free peasant blouse pattern for girls!
Easy Printable Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt
Odds are good you might not be having the Fourth of July celebrations that you normally would this year. We always have a cookout and shoot fireworks in the backyard, and we will probably still do that, but without all … Read More...
How to make a red, white and blue ribbon flag wand for 4th of July
Right now I really wish magic wands worked. And if they did this red, white, and blue one would be the one I would want to be waving. Even if it is simply symbolic I am going to make a … Read More...
Best collection of bookmarks and book decor accessories ever!
I might have made up “book decor accessories” but what would you call this fun addition of decorative grass to the tops of a bunch of books? The blades of grass aren’t bookmarks but boy are they cool and I … Read More...