Jana helped balance her fun double page Beach spread by creating a large wide band across the center of both pages with layers of pattern papers, putting her photos towards the center and adding her accents and titles on either … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Monstera Leaf with a Tribal Motif
I love monstera leaves as a craft motif. They’re so graphic and pretty and evoke summer in the tropics but are really pretty in lots of different kinds of decor.
Mari Bori Embroidery on etsy has a mostera leaf cross … Read More...
Recycled plastic bottle tissue and towel holder and more!
Now this looks like one of those vintage crafts from Pack-o-Fun magazine, doesn’t it? I love the vintage quality but I bet it would work in a modern theme. This fun recycled plastic bottle tissue and towel holder is part … Read More...
Celebrate Worldwide Knitting in Public Day
If you ask me, it’s knitting in public day pretty much every day, but there’s an official knitting in public day, and it is this weekend.
Events have been scheduled around the world to celebrate Worldwide Knitting in Public Day… Read More...
3 Cards with Tonic Craft Kit
Vicky is sharing what’s in the latest Tonic Craft Kit which includes dies, stamps, papers and products. She’s also sharing how she made 3 amazing cards with the items in the kit. I love crafting kits, it’s a great way … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Reusable fabric snack pouches
Make reusable snack pouches to save money and use less plastic. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew reusable fabric snack pouches that are perfect for bringing snacks to the park or other summer outing! Let the kids … Read More...
Summer Love Scrapbook Layout
This lovely Summer Love page combines two popular cutting techniques, fussy cutting and digital die cutting. The title letters were cut with an electronic die cutting machine and the elements were cut out by hand with scissors also called fussy … Read More...
Great collection of recycled 2 liter bottle planters
I bet these would be a great summer projects. When your done with your soda save the container and use the amazing collection of ideas over at El Como De Las Cosas to create recycled plastic bottle planters in … Read More...
Bridezilla to Bridechilla
Here the 6 steps to make way for the uber cool “bridechillas”. Here’s a perfect guide for all the “bridechillas” to uphold and maintain their chill for the world to see. See the full article and learn how you can … Read More...
Easy 4th of July Porch Decorations
Do you have extra 2×4’s laying around? Learn how to make these easy and cute patriotic porch decorations for the 4th of July.
If you’re looking for good old fashioned homemade Fourth of July decorations, then try some DIY … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Quilted leaf coasters
These leaf coasters will brighten up any table! Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane shares the free pattern and tutorial at Diary of a Quilter. They’re great for using scraps or smaller cuts of fabric like fat quarters. I’m loving … Read More...
Adorable Printable Bug Activities
I LOVE this set of bug and insect activities for preschoolers from Preschool Play. There are so many cute ideas, such a number matching, letter identification, rhyming cards, syllable counting and more.
I really like this build a bug activity … Read More...
Stitch a Sweet Bowtie Bookmark for Dad
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and I hate to encourage the cliche gifts of ties or things to do with golf (mostly because my husband would not like either of those things).
While there is a tie involved … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Kira Beanie
A hat can be just a hat but add a couple bobbles, maybe a post stitch and then you’ve got a look. The Crochet Kira Beanie has lots of texture and a fun easy going style. Not to mention, the … Read More...
Cake International Show UK
World’s largest cake decorating competition set to be even bigger for 2019
Entries are now open for the world’s biggest and most prestigious cake decoration competition, Cake International. The global showcase will return to NEC, Birmingham 1st – 3rd November … Read More...
Watercolor Lighthouse Card with New Inks
The Hero Hues Reactive Ink Pads from Hero Arts react with water so there all sorts of fun techniques you can do with them. Emily smeared the ink pads onto a non-porous surface and used a wet paint brush to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Simple smart phone cover
Smart phones are expensive; keep ’em protected! Vicki Howell shows how you can sew this simple smart phone case. You can make one to fit any size smart phone!
Click below for her tutorial:
Picture Frame Scrapbook Page
I love how all the elements on this wonderful scrapbook layout from Ashley look like they are in tiny picture frames! The blue green monochromatic color scheme helps tie everything together and the large wooden title word stands out against … Read More...
Polymer Clay for Father’s Day
Brown Paper Fox has a simple Father’s Day Project video that’s a good gift for the kiddo’s to make. Use a kid drawn picture as a template to create a clay dangle. Paint it – avoid the spray paint in … Read More...
Strawberry Salad With Cherries and Blueberries
This Strawberry Salad With Cherries and Blueberries is a perfect summer dish to bring to the 4th of July picnic in the summer! Everyone will love this delicious and colorful berry salad, and will be asking you for the recipe!