It always seems like Father’s Day sneaks up on me, and it often happens to fall during our vacation (which is probably why I forget about it; I’m busy thinking about other things).
If you’ve left off making something for … Read More...
A Simple Summer Sweater to Stitch
If you’ve never knit a garment before, a summer sweater or top might be just the place to start. There are a lot of patterns out there that are pretty simple, with minimal shaping, basic stitch patterns, and worked flat. … Read More...
10 Ways to Use Stickles and Nuvo Drops
Stickles Glitter Glue and Nuvo Drops are fun products to add dimension, shimmer, shine and texture to you cards. In addition to simple accents you can use them with embossing folders, create backgrounds, use them with die cuts and lots … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Little girls skirt from a fat quarter
These gathered skirts for little girls are so cute! And you can make one from a fat quarter! Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. The sewing is easy enough for a beginner, and fast enough that … Read More...
Faraway Travel Page
Map patterns, ticket stubs and arrows are perfect accents for travel pages. I love the blue and peach tones Amanda used on this layout. Wood diamond embellishments add great depth and texture and her journaling on thin strips of paper … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Kids laundry bag perfect for small spaces
This kids laundry bag is perfect for small spaces! Instead of taking up precious floor space, it hangs on the wall or the back of a door. Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how to make one. The large … Read More...
Build a Cardboard Box Town
I love this idea for an individual kid to make or as a collaborative art project that could be set up in a classroom.
This cardboard box town from Mini Mad Things involves gathering a lot of different boxes (and … Read More...
This Watermelon Cardigan for Baby Sure is Sweet
There are a ton of cute baby knitting patterns out there (I’ve written a book full of them, so I should know). But one thing that’s great about babies is that you can stitch things that are a little … Read More...
10 Wedding Details Your Guests Wont Forget
When planning weddings or parties, I take the time to sit down and think about what things I have enjoyed at other weddings and events. You can even ask around to friends and family about their favorite weddings and what … Read More...
Sweetheart Boot Cuffs Crochet Pattern
If you’re looking for a sweet crochet valentines gift or just a way to spread some love, these crochet boot cuffs are a great project to start with. These crochet boot cuffs have little hearts stitched in and a scalloped … Read More...
Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog Review
The brand new annual catalog from Stampin’ Up is now available! Inside you’ll find lots and lots of clear and rubber mounted stamp sets, many with coordinating dies, pattern paper collections, all inclusive card making kits, embellishments… Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Little boys short sleeve t-shirt
Small Dreamfactory has a free sewing pattern for a short sleeved t-shirt for little boys. Her free pattern comes in a size 4Y. If you need another size, you may be able to use a shirt that fits your child … Read More...
Vintage Selfie Page
Check out the awesome vintage photo on this layout from Pascale B. I guess that’s how they took selfies in the 1920’s, LOL! I love the rustic vintage look on her page using chipboard, book pages, stamps and flowers, it’s … Read More...
Red White and Blue Flowerpot idea
A unique flowerpot made from an old recycled bread tin. Filled with red white and blue artificial flowers for patriotic flair. This rustic style centrepiece is perfect for an outdoor BBQ table or 4th of July event. You can see … Read More...
Cheese stuffed mini peppers
These stuffed mini peppers make one of the best appetizers or even a lovely side dish! Filled with herb seasoned goat cheese, feta cheese and garlic, these are so good you may be tempted to skip the main dish altogether!… Read More...
6 Cat Coloring Pages
I love cats, my husband and I have have two and they make me so happy each and every day! If you love cats too you’ll love these wonderful coloring pages from Dover Publication. They are offering 6 different pages … Read More...
How to make fruit inspired mason jar decorations
Mason Jars are always perfect for entertaining but get kicked up for Summer parties with decoupage and tissue paper! These super cute and trendy watermelon, strawberry and pineapple Mason Jars start with torn pieces colored tissue paper and decoupage medium. … Read More...
Must Have Tools for Planners
Looking to get in on the planner craze or already started but looking for ideas for tools to use? Heidi Swapp has a list of must have planner tools like stencils, stickers, stapler, hole punch and more and she shares … Read More...
Stitch a Rainbow Love Design for Pride
June is Pride Month, and while it’s not all about the rainbows, of course, this time of year you do tend to see a lot more rainbows about.
This Love Rainbow cross stitch pattern from Stitching the Night Away was … Read More...
Lion Brand Yarn Collecting Blue Hats to Combat Bullying
For the second year Lion Brand Yarn is heading up the #hatnothate campaign to bring awareness to the anti-bullying initiatives of partner charity Box Out Bullying.
Their goal for this year is to collect 25,000 blue hats to distribute … Read More...