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What an interesting combination of elements! Generally speaking chain link fences aren’t considered pretty but add some knitting and plants and boy what change. This would be a fun idea to upcycle your swatches into plant pockets or in my … Read More...
I was just thinking the other day that during the summer I should really carry a backpack instead of a purse. With all the things that get added to my bag this time of year — sunscreen, bottled water, a … Read More...
When kids are learning to write and to spell, it’s helpful for them to see and work with words in lots of different ways.
This idea for using “magic paint” on the sidewalk from Gift of Curiosity is a great … Read More...
This yummy cupcake card from Lydia looks good enough to eat! She created her realistic frosting with texture paste using Re-Inkers to color it. This is a great way to get a custom color for your paste!
Turn those old jeans into a cute new tote! Trash to Couture has a great tutorial at Brother Sews showing how to do it. There’s a big pocket on one side and the corners are boxed. The denim is sturdy, … Read More...
Suzanna created this fun Summer Hiking Layout with lots of pattern papers and embellishments from Echo Park. All the trees, signs and compass are perfect for an outdoor adventure page!
Visit the Echo Park blog for a closer look at … Read More...
These wedding flowers are so easy to make and the perfect way to add details to plain flower girl dresses or headbands. Such an easy way to bring down the costs of your DIY wedding. It is a cute way … Read More...
Who else is excited about the live action Lion King movie? I know I am! It’s probably my husbands favorite animated Disney movie and it’s also one my very faves too so I’m curious to see how this new one … Read More...
As much as I love/am delightfully intimidated by big cross stitch projects, there’s something so fun and sweet about little cross stitch patterns. I end up wanting to add them to everything, from table linens to skirts.
I don’t actually … Read More...
Summer time is a great time for going to the beach or doing learning activities related to the beach and the ocean.
3 Dinosaurs has a huge collection of beach and ocean printable learning activities, including information on sharks, … Read More...
It may just be me, but I really think that any project that is worked in stripes goes faster than the same project would if you knit it in a solid color. There’s just something about stripes that makes you … Read More...
Today I am super excited to bring you a look at a newer stamp company called Hello Sweetums. I recently came across their Instagram and fell in love with their totally adorable stamps, dies and stencils. They are … Read More...
If you’re looking for a beautiful crochet blanket that can rival dusk itself, check out the Crochet Ombre Textured Blanket. This blanket has beautiful shades of white, peach and dusty rose creating a gradient throughout the length of it. … Read More...
We love these DIY Patriotic wreaths roundup by Mommyevolution.com. She has curated a list of 20 wreaths, red white and blue for the Fourth of July, Memorial day or maybe just because you want to show off your patriotic pride. … Read More...
Sandra fussy cut large flowers from some pattern paper from Altenew to fill this pretty scrapbook page. I love how she used staples to adhere her paper, it adds a hard look to balance the soft florals. She also used … Read More...
This stunning bunting garland is perfect for garden parties or boho weddings and features upcycled and repurposed vintage linens. Josie from Sew For Soul shows how you you can make one. The tutorial has clear step by step instructions and … Read More...
This DIY mint chocolate sugar scrub recipe smells good enough to eat. It comes with a free label printable, so it’s ready for gifting! The tutorial is easy to follow with no experience necessary to pull this DIY Handmade gift … Read More...
These whimsical flying cats deliver the inspirational message that graduation is a time to take off onward and upward. Each colorful cupcake topper in this free printable wishes the graduate congratulations on their journey. The toppers (and their accompanying free … Read More...
I am soooooo doing this! I send out snail mail using collections of vintage postage
I get at Stamp Shows. I love making a collage of them to add up to 55 cents and decorating the envelope. I even have … Read More...
Blue pattern papers and washes of watercolor behind the rows of scallops on this layout from Jung are a clever way to represent waves on her swimming layout. I love how she stitched the scallops and title down to her … Read More...
