This time of the year is when we usually start seeing large amounts of harvest come in either from our own gardens or from local farmers. If you like to have home grown food, year-round, then canning and preserving is … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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A big back to school lunch roundup
Here is a big, and I mean big, roundup of lunches for your back to school kiddies.
The lunch ideas are categorized by regular (simple and healthy) to even paleo diets. There are options for non-sandwich lunches, and there are … Read More...
10 Back to School scrapbook layouts
School is back in session and you probably snapped a ton of first day pics. Here are ten creative layouts to inspire you to come up with your best page yet, and capture the beginning of the school year. Incorporate … Read More...
10 Creepy-Cute Halloween Crochet Patterns for Costumes and Decorations
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays, and with it come some of the most fun themed crafts! It’s time to start working on those skulls, pumpkins and ghosts – why not incorporate them into one of these spooky … Read More...
What no-sew clothing alterations can you do? Here are 41 ideas
Buzzfeed’s list of 41 clothing alterations is a list of ideas and hacks that will have you reaching for the next bobby pin or hangar to fix your wardrobe malfunctions. 🙂
Most of these ideas are easy, and live up … Read More...
11 Cakes For Those Who Sew, Quilt, Knit or Crochet
Do you know someone who has a talent for one of these wonderful hobbies? These beautiful cakes would be a perfect way to surprise that person at a birthday party, or maybe even a bridal shower. I have to say … Read More...
10 Halloween treats for kids
Kids love Halloween and they REALLY love Halloween treats. Your children will enjoy making (or for the very little ones, helping to make) these easy treats and drinks. There’s no shortage of ghosts, mummies, and brains on this list. Kids … Read More...
10 Knitted Wreath Patterns
As the summer draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about the coming of fall and all the cozy, warm decor that comes with it. One way to celebrate the new season is by creating a knitted wreath … Read More...
How you can hack Mason Jars with these cheap accessories
Face it. Mason jar hacks and craft ideas are everywhere. But most of these are projects that you have to spend time and money into to bring a life to. Wouldn’t it just be easier to be able to buy … Read More...
50 Paint Chip Sample Project Ideas
Hardware store paint sample chips are a great resource for DIY crafting. Not only are they free or inexpensive, but they come in a variety of colors and can be used in a multitude of ways. From framed art to … Read More...
10 Back to School DIYs
Back to school time has arrived and it’s time to get crafting! What better time than now to work on some organizational projects, like a homework station or school countdown calendar? Give your first day of school photos a little … Read More...
52 of the quickest and easiest DIY Craft Projects
Some of these are terrible, some of these are funny and some of these are way too simple. But the rest are ideas that are both quick and easy. And they just might work for some of us.
If you … Read More...
8 Tutorials For Adorable And Easy Fall Throw Pillows
If you love to decorate for the seasons, why not add some throw pillows in to your fall décor?
They are easy to make, and very cute.
You can personalize these fall-themed pillows to match your own taste, and mix … Read More...
7 DIY Craft Tutorials For Pets
This tutorial round up is for crafter’s who have a furry friend. I love the suitcase bed – it is very cute. Think I could pop my toddler in it?
These tutorials can be easily adapted to suit pussy cats … Read More...
8 Quick And Easy Little Girl Hairstyles
If you are a mom of a little girl (or many), then you need to read this post about doing quick hairstyles ! Let’s face it, some school mornings are just pure chaos and finding a moment to simply brush … Read More...
Don’t throw it out! 13 craft ideas for junk
Brought to you as a sponsored post (also known as Native Advertising) is this post on BuzzFeed by Cheerios that is actually quite useful.
Be warned (if BuzzFeed and Sponsored aren’t enough) that this is another one of those roundup … Read More...
6 Video Tutorials For School-Themed Clay Charms
If you love making cute little miniature clay sculptures, these 6 videos from YouTube are something you need to check out. Each of them have detailed visual instructions for you to create your own version of these tiny pieces of … Read More...
20+ Hair Tutorials
Here are 20+ DIY hair tutorials that are slightly off the beaten path.
Getting actual working links to great tutorials is hard these days. So this linkup of 20 great ideas is a bonus. I have verified most of the … Read More...
10 ways to stamp your lunch
Is lunchtime getting boring? Sometimes you’re just not in the mood for the same old sandwich on a plain white plate or brown paper sack. Well, here’s your chance to add some color and personality to your mid-day meal with … Read More...
31 ways knitting and crochet make you happy
The LionBrand blog has put together a list of 31 ways knitting and crochet helps you be happy and relaxed. They have collected reports from various organizations, which cite scientific research to validate what most knitters and crocheters already know. … Read More...