Sunday 30 April 2017

Polymer Clay Dragons for Kids

Fimo (Staedtler) has some adorable kid projects including this dragon and castle one. The dragons are perfect for school aged kids and you can totally add complexity with spikes, scales or other details. The same with the castle walls and … Read More...



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Tutorial: Picnic Quilt

Tutorial: Picnic Quilt

Tutorial: Picnic Quilt

How much fun would a picnic be on top of this quilt?  Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make this happy picnic quilt.  The bright bold prints are perfectly paired with this simple design.  The … Read More...



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Tutorial: Donut pincushion with sprinkles

Tutorial: Donut pincushion with sprinkles

Tutorial: Donut pincushion with sprinkles

Daria from Kittenhood shows how you can sew a fun little donut pincushion.  It’s made from felt and hand sewn.  You can even have sprinkles if you use ball head pins.  What a yummy place … Read More...



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Peg Board & Cart Workstation

Now that I have a real studio space, my plan is to set up different workstations for different creative activities. So far I have set up my main workbench for scrapbooking, and a space for lettering and calligraphy. I need … Read More...



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Ragdoll Unicorn Pattern

We found another amazingly adorable Unicorn Pattern. This Crochet pattern is for a Ragdoll (flat) style unicorn. These flat dolls or rag dolls are perfect for displaying on walls or using as cushions. The crochet pattern is available from SpinRead More...



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Tutorial: Make a portable ironing board

Tutorial: Make a portable ironing board

Tutorial: Make a portable ironing board

I have a dedicated sewing space, but even with a room all for sewing I still don’t have space to keep a full size ironing board up all the time.  Becky from Patchwork Posse … Read More...



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Download: Nautical Planner Stickers

 

Download: Nautical Planner Stickers

With summer soon approaching these nautical themed planner sticker will be perfect for those summer months. Print these freebies on sticker paper and add them to your planner or other paper crafting projects like scrapbook pages or cards. There … Read More...



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How to Make a Peg Board Storage Box

Looking for an easy idea for a gift wrap container? Learn how to make a handy peg board box. This one was made as a way to keep gift wrap supplies organized, but you can use this for corralling any … Read More...



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Saturday 29 April 2017

Technique: Stamping with Water

Technique: Stamping with Water

Allison Cope is going to show up how to stamp with water, yup water! Since certain stamping inks react with water she was able to ink up some panels of water color paper, apply water to her stamps and that … Read More...



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Tutorial: Ruffle flower pillow cover

Tutorial: Ruffle flower pillow cover

Tutorial: Ruffle flower pillow cover

Sew a ruffled flower pillow cover to dress up your front porch or bedding set!  Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how.  The large dimensional blooms on … Read More...



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Tutorial: Beach backpack with wet bag

Tutorial: Beach backpack with wet bag

Tutorial: Beach backpack with wet bag

Summer is nearly here and many of us are planning trips to the beach.  And if not the beach, then certainly the neighborhood swimming pool!  Karly from Paisley Roots shares a tutorial at Crazy … Read More...



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Easy DIY Rings for beginners

Spring DIY – Make Pretty and Easy Rings for mothers and daughters!
We are making very simple and fun rings with wire and beads! These rings can fit to all your fingers as they have an adjustable size!
It’s an … Read More...



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Tutorial: Little fabric trays

Tutorial: Little fabric trays

Tutorial: Little fabric trays

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make these pretty little fabric trays.  Use them as jewelry dishes or plant trays.  That cool abstract print she used for the lining is actually painted by her … Read More...



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Brown Sugar Pecan Cookie Recipe

Soft brown sugar pecan cookies topped with a luscious rich brown sugar frosting! Grab a glass of cold milk! It’s required with these cookies! Drooling yet? Grab the recipe here. Read More...



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DIY Sun Print Wall Hanging

Today when I was out walking I came across patterns on the concrete path. They had been made by leaves that had became soaked with the rain and the dye had stained the concrete. My brain was going crazy thinking … Read More...



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Sweater Blanket Pattern

This trendy sweater is great for the beach and summertime wear! It looks like it’s made with complicated colorwork, but it’s easily crocheted with the simple moss stitch pattern. You can grab the free Crochet pattern over at MamainaStitch.Read More...



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Reminder : Enter to Win the April Paper Pumpkin Kit

Reminder : Enter to Win the April Paper Pumpkin Kit

There’s still a little time to enter to win this months Paper Pumpkin giveaway! Click here to go to the original post to enter.

-Heather… Read More...



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Tip: Stamping Realistic Trees

Tip: Stamping Realistic Trees

Alexandra got these stamped trees to look so realistic by inking them with different colors of Distress Inks and spritzing them with water before stamping.  You could use this technique on lots of other images like flowers too. Visit theRead More...



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Tutorial | Scrapbook Cake Party Decor

Create your own Scrapbook Cake Party Decor for parties and celebrations. This would be so lovely for a Mother’s Day luncheon!

Add photos of the special person or text describing the event you are celebrating.

You can display the cake … Read More...



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Friday 28 April 2017

Making Miniature Ice Cream Cones

Tiny waffle cones with tiny, perfect ice cream scoops. Use these charms for toys, jewellery, or embellishments. The tutorial is in Russian but here’s an English translation link. You can use your waffle texture to make tiny waffles, of … Read More...



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Tutorial: Waterproof baby diaper changing mat

Tutorial: Waterproof baby diaper changing mat

Tutorial: Waterproof baby diaper changing mat

Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew a roll-up baby diaper changing mat.  The top is made from an absorbent terry cloth, and it’s backed with a fun quilting weight cotton.  PUL … Read More...



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Stitch a Pussycat Hat for a Funko Doll

Knit a tiny pussy cat hat for a Funko Pop doll.I know some people don’t appreciate the political statement behind the pussy hat, but you have to admit it’s an amazing cultural statement, and so many people knitting and wearing knit hats makes me happy.

Crafty Crusader has taken … Read More...



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Tutorial: Composition book cover with a pencil pocket

Tutorial: Composition book cover with a pencil pocket

Tutorial: Composition book cover with a pencil pocket

A fabric cover turns a plain ol’ composition book into a fancy journal!  Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this color blocked composition book.  The color blocking is set … Read More...



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Teaching Your Kids Another Language? Check Out These Great Resources

language resources for raising bilingual kids.

If you aren’t bilingual yourself — and even if you are — it can be difficult to know where to start or what to do when it comes to teaching your child a second language.

Bilingual Kids Spot has collected … Read More...



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Printable Writing Silouhette

This Art project is for a getting to know you via a silhouette. But what makes this great outside of the classroom is that your children learn to express themselves through drawings and in a safe environment.  This Art project … Read More...



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Tutorial and pattern: Arial cross body tote

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a pattern and tutorial for making her Arial cross body tote.  This is an awesome bag!  It’s got a cool curved top, a contrast bottom, and a long braided strap attached to the bag … Read More...



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Cardboard circle weaving tutorial

Weaving is really hot right now. I’ve seen a lot of cool wall hangings especially the ones on sticks. This circle weaving on recycled cardboard is really interesting. Perfect for all those scraps of yarn I can’t get rid of. … Read More...



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Tutorial: Embroidery hoop pincushion, no sewing required

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop pincushion, no sewing required

Tutorial: Embroidery hoop pincushion, no sewing required

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pincushion using a small embroidery hoop.  The embroidery hoop finishes the edges neatly, with no sewing required.  You can make one in … Read More...



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Homemade Lavender Body Scrub

This DIY Lavender Body scrub is one of my favorites! Not only is it very easy to make but it smells amazing AND you can make a big batch for next to nothing. So make a large batch for yourself … Read More...



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Inspiration: 13 Cards Made with Punches

Inspiration: 13 Cards Made with Punches

In the last few years with die cutting becoming so popular I think sometimes we forgot about how awesome punches are. Before dies it’s pretty much all we had to make shapes from paper (unless your good at hand cutting). … Read More...



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Tutorial | DIY Desk Organization

Use white cardstock and patterned papers to make this organizer for your desk draw and get a handle on scrapbook supply and embellishment clutter.

These step by step instructions will allow you to make this simple desk drawer storage, no … Read More...



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15 Tools the Beginning Crafter Needs

If you are new to the crafting world, you may be a bit overwhelmed with all of the tools and supplies that are out there. Which ones do you really need to purchase?

Katie from Running with a Glue Gun … Read More...



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Thursday 27 April 2017

Tutorial: Easy half circle skirt from knit fabric

Tutorial: Easy half circle skirt from knit fabric

Tutorial: Easy half circle skirt from knit fabric

Petro from The Seamon Mom shows how you can make an easy half circle skirt.  It’s made from knit fabric so there’s no need for zipper or other closure.  Plus,the  knit won’t … Read More...



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Project and Tip: 3D Dimensional Flower Cards

Project and Tip: 3D Dimensional Flower Cards

Using large floral stamps and coordinating dies from Hero Arts Yana Smakula made some stunning 3D Dimensional Flower Cards. She’s got a video over on the Hero Arts blog showing how to use these products.

But my tip is you … Read More...



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Tutorial and pattern: Cat, dog, and mouse softies plus a coloring story book

Tutorial and pattern: Cat, dog, and mouse softies plus a coloring story book

Tutorial and pattern: Cat, dog, and mouse softies plus a coloring story book

These cat, dog, and mouse softies are certainly cute, but they’re made even more special because they have a story that goes along with them!  Sew Cute … Read More...



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Tutorial and pattern: Home embroidery hoop art

A mix of embroidery and applique makes this embroidery hoop art extra sweet.  You can get the free pattern from Flamingo Toes.  Applique a house and a bunting banner, and embroider the details, some flowers, and the word “home”.

Click … Read More...



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An At-Home Summer Math Camp to Do with Your Kids

DIY summer math camp to keep kids' skills up.

Summer camp and other activities for kids can be really expensive, but just letting kids go feral for the summer months isn’t really recommended, either, for the sake of your sanity and furniture, not to mention their future academic success.… Read More...



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Vine Lace Dishcloth Pattern

Vine lace dishcloth knitting pattern.It’s time for another installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This week I have a fun, simple lace pattern for you that should definitely encourage you to try lace knitting if you’ve never done it before.

Vine Lace looks … Read More...



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Tutorial and pattern: Baby t-shirt

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a pattern for making an itty bitty t-shirt to fit a brand new baby.  It’ll work for boys or girls and you can embellish them up or leave them plain.  Her … Read More...



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Tutorial: Soft seat belt cover

Tutorial: Soft seat belt cover

Tutorial: Soft seat belt cover

We’ve got a road trip planned for the end of May, and it’s going to be a long one.  23 hours each way!  Heidi from One Creative Mommy has a tutorial that may make the … Read More...



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DIY Party Table Weights

This project is perfect for spring and summer dining and keeping the tablecloth actually attached to the table.
It was a challenging project because it was the first of mine to use something dull (concrete) and turn it into something … Read More...



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Winter Baseball Hat Cover Pattern

Do you have a sports fan who always wears his baseball cap? Now, during the winter, he can put on his Cap Hat and turn his favorite baseball cap into his favorite winter beanie! This is a free pattern, but … Read More...



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How To Make A Handprint Flower Wreath

Here’s a great idea for a keepsake craft to do with your kids this Mother’s Day. Or make them for the grandmas! They are sure to love this.

You’ll need white cardstock, and fresh, dried or silk flowers, plus adhesive,scissors … Read More...



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Project: Mom to Be Card

Send a big congratulations to a mom to be with this pretty card. Kristina Werner will show you how to do a lovely soft water color resit technique using inks, a water brush and acetate (which I thought was particularly … Read More...



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10 Things You Must Have In Your Creative Craft Space

Take a look at these 10 Things You Must Have In Your Creative Craft Space according to Claire at Heart Handmade. These definitely apply to those who have a dedicated room, but even those of you with just a small … Read More...



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Mother’s Day EOS Flower Gift + Printable Card

Download this free Mother’s Day printable card and make this fun EOS lip balm gift! Everyone loves a new lip balm, especially when it’s dressed up with a beautiful paper flower!

You’ll find a link to the instructions for making … Read More...



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Wednesday 26 April 2017

Technique: Water Colored Stencil Card Background

Technique: Water Colored Stencil Card Background

Combining two hot trends in paper crafting, stencils and water coloring Betsy Veldman made the background for this lovely card. She finished off with a sentiment embossed on vellum and some stamped flowers. You can find a video tutorial for … Read More...



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Tutorial: Easy wrist cuff with snaps

Tutorial: Easy wrist cuff with snaps

Tutorial: Easy wrist cuff with snaps

These wrist cuffs are quick to make, and a great way to use up your scraps!  Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to sew them.  The closures are KAM snaps, which are so … Read More...



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Giveaway- My First Card-Making Book: 35 easy-to-make cards for every occasion for children aged 7+

Giveaway- My First Card-Making Book: 35 easy-to-make cards for every occasion for children aged 7+

Leave a comment in today’s post by May 4th, 2017 and you are in the running for this fun and colorful card making book filled … Read More...



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Mother is Another Word for Love

mother's day cross stitch

Stitch something sweet for your mom or a mom in your life with this free pattern from Tiny Modernist.

It features the words “Mother is Another Word for Love” and has a floral border. It is worked in three … Read More...



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