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!
DIY Felt Flower: Anemone
I recently made a wooden initial board as a wedding gift for dear friends of mine. I decorated it with beautiful felt flowers. I came up with 5 different designs and sharing today a tutorial for a felt anemone.
Custom Graduation Card
Cathy Z has the terrific idea to use alphabet dies for the school initials to create a custom design for a graduation card. You can use the letters of the school they graduated from or are heading off to. I … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Boys sports shorts
Sew your boys some mesh shorts that are perfect for sports or other activities! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern to make them. Her free pattern comes in boys’ sizes 2 – 12 years. You can … Read More...
Hello Sunshine Die Cut File
Working on beach, summer or outdoor scrapbook layouts? This cheerful Hello Sunshine digital cutting file will be perfect. It’s FREE to download from Lori Whitlock!
Click here to get it. (you will need to add to cart to check out).… Read More...
Recycled Venetian blind art installation
It was funny when I went to create this post I realized that the last post I did was “wall related” as well. I wonder if I should consider it a theme? Well today is this cool art installation created … Read More...
Knit a Shawl from a Human of Ravelry
I’ve really been enjoying the Humans of Ravelry series, and the latest installment happens to be the designer of a great shawl (among other things) that I wanted to share with you.
Tian Connaughton (aka KNitDesigns on Ravelry) is a … Read More...
Modern Sashiko – Book Review
Silke Bosbach shows you how to create 15 stunning embroidery designs which blend modern techniques with the simple and traditional Japanese method of Sashiko.
Traditional Sashiko is a simple folk technique originally used for darning. While the conventional … Read More...
DIY Dora Backpack Favors
These DORA The Explorer back packs are the perfect DIY Party favor for your Dora party. These bags have been hand painted using painting pens
and store bought purple and orange bags.
Did you know why the TV program is … Read More...
Waving Mermaid Card
Last week I reviewed some products from Hello Sweetums, if you missed it click here to check it out.
I filmed a tutorial for one of my cards, this fun Waving Mermaid card, with vellum waves, stenciled stars and watercoloring … Read More...