It is a 10 minute DIY idea to create a beautiful statement necklace for Halloween that you can wear throughout the year too. You can see the full detailed tutorial here.
Looking for more Halloween Jewelry? Check out these designs … Read More...
6 Summer Scene Coloring Pages
Yippie, Summer is finally here! Take some time to relax in the warm weather and color up these fun Summer scene coloring pages. There are 6 to download and print, all FREE from Dover Publications.
Free pattern: Girls shortie leggings
These girls’ shortie leggings are perfect for layering under summer dresses! Girls can run and play and twirl and tumble without worrying about underwear showing. They’re easy to sew with a free pattern by Emily from Life Sew Savory. Her … Read More...
Stitch a Tree Perfect for an Owl Button to Live in
This little tree cross stitch design from Hawthorne Tree Designs is super cute. It’s one of her free charts, and it’s particularly adorable with the addition of a button shaped like an owl living in the tree.
Either way it … Read More...
Fun idea for embellishing a chain link fence with knitting and plants
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...
Knit a Backpack to Store Stuff through the Summer
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...
Practice Spelling Outdoors with “Magic Paint”
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...
Textured Cupcake Card
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!
Sewing pattern: Denim tote from upcycled jeans
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...
Outdoor Hiking Page
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...
DIY Satin Fabric Flowers
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...
Simba Lion King Clipart
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...
Adorable Ocean Themed Cross Stitch Minis
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...
A Great Collection of Ocean and Beach Themed Printables
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...
Summery Stripes Make this Top Fun to Knit
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...
Review: Hello Sweetums Stamps
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...
Ombre Textured Blanket Crochet Pattern
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...
15 DIY Patriotic Wreaths
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...
Fussy Cut Floral Page
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...
Sewing pattern: Bunting garland from vintage linens
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...