Sunday 30 June 2019

Heart Graphgan Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

If you’ve recently found yourself scouring through blankets and crochet patterns on the internet, stop. The search is over. This Heart Graphgan crochet baby blanket is a dream.

This pattern is fun and exciting. You’ll get to learn the … Read More...



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Maldivian Style Bamboo Swing Chairs

Nice unique swing chairs that you can make at home using these simple DIY tips. These chairs fit right into a modern decor or a BOHO bohemian styled home. You can see the full tutorial here.Read More...



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Easy summer watermelon soap

This easy DIY watermelon soap recipe is perfect for summer and incorporates not only a fun watermelon color theme, but also shimmering cosmetic glitter!… Read More...



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Book Review- Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary

In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein does what no crochet author has done before: She offers detailed instructions for how to create 125 stitch patterns, plus she explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern … Read More...



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Sewing tutorial: Glitter vinyl zipper pouch

Sewing tutorial: Glitter vinyl zipper pouchJennie Masterson shows how to sew the cutest glitter zipper pouches! They’re made from clear vinyl with glitter trapped between the layers so they’re all kinds of sparkly and fun.  They make great make-up pouches, but they’d also be cute … Read More...



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Sewing tutorial: Installing heavy duty snaps

Sewing tutorial: Installing heavy duty snaps

Heavy duty snaps are a great alternative to other closures on heavier weight fabrics.  Think denim, canvas, leather, etc.  Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can install heavy duty snaps.  They’re so much faster than sewing buttonholes and buttons … Read More...



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Alligator Beach Polaroid Card

Alligator Beach Polaroid Card

Oh my goodness, how cute is this little alligator enjoying the beach? Angie created it with new stamps from Hello Sweetums. I love how she framed it to look like a Polaroid picture! She’s sharing a how to video over … Read More...



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Sunburst Layout

Sunburst Layout

I love how the big rays of pink and blue pattern papers on this layout look like a large sunburst. Niki used papers from Crate Paper and stitched them down using silver thread for an extra touch of sparkle. And … Read More...



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Saturday 29 June 2019

How to Make & Break In a New DIY Chalkboard

 

Big chalkboards can cost a fortune if you buy one in a store. I found this wonderful antique frame in my godmother’s attic as she moved into a smaller home. She gifted me with it and I was so … Read More...



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The Best Beard Balm Recipe to Make at Home

Beards are hot right now, and this beard balm is super easy to whip up at home. It makes a fantastic gift for men. Such a great Handmade gift idea for Father’s Day too. You can see the full beard … Read More...



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Creamy Minestrone Soup

This Creamy Minestrone Soup is a delicious creamy twist on the classic soup recipe that is full of fresh vegetables. See the full recipe here.Read More...



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Sewing tutorial: Easy applique flag t-shirts

Sewing tutorial: Easy applique flag t-shirtsThe 4th of July is just around the corner, but luckily these cute flag t-shirts are quick to whip up.  Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these applique flag designs.  … Read More...



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Florals and a Frame Layout

Florals and a Frame Layout

Lilith used a frame stamp with gold ink on black paper to frame her photo on this lovely floral layout. She also used large flowers fussy cut from pattern papers to accent her page. The different fonts and splatters make … Read More...



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Bridge Cards

Bridge Cards

Jennifer McGuire shares how to cut, score, fold and decorate some lovely Bridge Cards. These cards have a pop up style to them but they fold flat to fit inside an envelope for maling. They can be decorated for any … Read More...



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A Simple Butterfly to Cross Stitch

As I write this I’m sitting in my daughter’s school, next to windows that open onto their little butterfly garden. There are several butterflies flitting about on the butterfly bushes, and I don’t know if there is much more summery … Read More...



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Sewing tutorial: DIY Hanging Shoe Organizer

Sewing tutorial: DIY Hanging Shoe Organizer

Learn how to make a hanging shoe organizer with this free sewing pattern! Hold all your kiddo’s shoes with this fabric DIY shoe holder.  Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial and free pattern.  It hangs on … Read More...



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Jelly Roll Patchwork Cushion

This quilting tutorial is for a Jelly Roll fabric bundle. This patchwork cushion is small enough to make for gifts or to knock over in a weekend quilting fest. The tutorial is easy to follow and perfect for beginners too.… Read More...



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Summer Stars Traveler’s Notebook Layout

Summer Stars Traveler's Notebook Layout

Sara shares how she filled in the open spaces of her star die cut and placed it in the page protector of a Traveler’s Notebook. It makes a fun and colorful divider between photo pages. I like that it’s not … Read More...



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Watercolor and Stamped Journal Page

Watercolor and Stamped Journal Page

I love how Carisa added her flowing handwritten journaling along the shape of the wavy watercolor background she painted on her art journal page. She also added stamped hearts and girls faces to finish it off. She’s sharing photos and … Read More...



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Friday 28 June 2019

DIY Colored painted wooden table runner

DIY Colored painted wooden table runner! A really easy and low cost craft to add some color in your balcony’s table! Perfect craft for kids also. This kids craft tutorial can be seen here.Read More...



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Crochet Pattern – Chevron Dishcloths

Learn to crochet chevrons three different ways and create some cute crochet dishcloths for your kitchen or a friend.
Use our pattern instructions to create these chevron dishcloths. You can pick your favorite or make all three.… Read More...



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Polymer Clay Like New

If you do any amount of polymer clay… you end up with oodles of scrap clay. And scrap clay is useful for a ton of projects. Sometimes, though, you just want more clay to use and that’s what spurred my … Read More...



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When You Love Cats and Avocados

Avocados are super trendy both as a food product and a crafting motif. If you love avocados as much as you love cats, you’ll want to stitch up this Avocato cross stitch pattern.

Designed by ringcat and available on … Read More...



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This Scavenger Hunt Helps Kids Learn about America

Make American history fun for little kids by combining learning some facts about America with a scavenger hunt.

You can grab the questions and answers from The Military Wife and Mom. Just print out the questions and answers, put … Read More...



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Use Up Your Scraps on this Bias-Knit Shawl

Summer is for scrap projects. (OK, anytime is a good time for scrappy projects, but I can’t resist some alliteration.)

I just finished a shawl and had a little bit of yarn left, which got me thinking about all the … Read More...



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Recycled drink umbrellas are great for making festive lampshades

Nothing says festive quite like drink umbrellas. They can be used to embellish all sorts of things like this paper ball lantern. I bet you can embellish virtually any lampshade with the drink umbrellas. Pop on over to Helen Clyde’s … Read More...



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How to Use Texture Paste

How to Use Texture Paste

Texture paste is a great way to add dimension and of course texture to your scrapbook layouts. It works great with stencils to add pattern and can be colored using watercolors, reinkers, glitter, paint and more. The Close to My … Read More...



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Stamped Monthly Planner Page

Stamped Monthly Planner Page

Adelina used stamps from Ellen Hutson to create her fun monthly planner layout. I love how she used simple stamps like squares, rectangles and plaids to create her calendar portion. The Voices in My Heads stamps are perfect to add … Read More...



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Free sewing themed SVG cut files

Free sewing themed SVG cut files

Here’s a roundup for folks that have a Cricut/Silhouette and love to sew!  Stephanie from Swoodson Says has collected a mix of SVG files with a sewing or quilting theme, perfect for DIY shirts and totes.

Click below to see … Read More...



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Thursday 27 June 2019

Perler Bead Earring Tutorial

Great for all ages, perler beads are ideal for making unique and brightly colored earrings. This easy tutorial shows you how to make them, and includes four fun designs. You can see the full tutorial for making your own projects … Read More...



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Free pattern: Farmers Market vintage flower embroidery hoop art

Free pattern: Farmers Market vintage flower embroidery hoop art

Who doesn’t love fresh flowers from the farmers market?  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for her charming famer’s market flower embroidery hoop art.  She designed the pattern to use her new Auriful thread collection, Vintage Stitching.  The … Read More...



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Toy Story Silhouettes

Toy Story Silhouettes

The always amazing and generous Miss Mandee has once again created some wonderful silhouette designs. This time featuring characters from Toy Story, just in time for the new movie. These die cut shapes would be so sweet framed in a … Read More...



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Geometric Card with Paper Strips

Geometric Card with Paper Strips

Using nothing but cardstock and a paper trimmer Laura created this awesome colorful card design. She created her shapes with thin strips of cardstock arranged in a geometric pattern. This is a great way to use of scraps of paper … Read More...



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Macaroni Box Cameras

This post is sponsored by Plaid Enterprises.

Say cheese!! Turn humble macaroni boxes into these colorful toy cameras with just a little bit of paint! Giving recyclables a new life has never been easier – grab some empty boxes and jar lids, and your favorite shades of Folk Art Acrylic Paint.

All the little aspiring photographers in your life will love both crafting and playing with these upcycled cameras. We left one side of the box open for storing “photos” but small trinkets and mementos from your summer adventures would also fit inside perfectly! You could even hot glue a piece of wide ribbon onto each side to make a quick strap. Keep reading to see all our trips and tricks below!

what you need:

Macaroni Box Cameras
  • Folk Art Acrylic Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Empty macaroni boxes (or similar)
  • Scrap cardboard
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun
  • Assorted wooden beads
  • Assorted lids

how-to:

Macaroni Box Cameras

Step 1
Unfold your macaroni box and paint the plain inside whatever color you like. Let dry.

Note: You can use almost any empty cardboard box here, but macaroni boxes are a great size. The mini cameras in the photos were made from boxes holding bars of soap.

Macaroni Box Cameras

Step 2
Add some fun details onto the box! We did simple stripes on this camera, and polka dots, flowers, and wiggly lines on the others. Let dry.

Macaroni Box Cameras

Step 3
Use the hot glue gun to reassemble the box. If you want to use the box as storage for your “photos” make sure to leave one side open.

Macaroni Box Cameras

Step 4
Pick out the lens you want on the camera and give it a coat of paint in a contrasting color.

Macaroni Box Cameras

Step 5
Once the lens is dry, glue it onto the front of the camera. Glue other lids and/or wooden beads onto the camera to look like buttons, dials, and other details. The round flash-looking bit on the side of this camera is actually the base of a plastic wine glass (if you made these dolls, you’ll likely have some of these leftover!)

Macaroni Box Cameras

Step 6
Paint some photos! Cut the scrap cardboard into small rectangles, making sure that they fit into the macaroni box. You can even paint a white edge for a polaroid-inspired look! Put the photos into the side of the camera and you’re ready to get snapping!

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Happy crafting!!



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Make Straw Rockets for an Easy 4th of July Activity

These straw rockets from Simple Play Ideas are quick and easy to make, and kids will have fun decorating the rocket and launching it off the straw.

You only need materials you probably already have in the house, and it’s … Read More...



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How to make an eco-friendly “green” teepee

This looks like so much fun and pretty too. If you like growing things and creating a pretty play place check out this fun way to make a teepee with plants over at the blog Artful Parent. What kid wouldn’t … Read More...



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Sewing tutorial: Maxi skirt refashion

See how to turn a frumpy maxi dress into a modern maxi skirt with this sewing & stamping tutorial by Swoodson Says! This is a great beginner sewing project and can be done in a single night.  Maxi skirts take … Read More...



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This Stars and Stripes Dishcloth is Perfect for the Fourth

In America it feels like all the summer holidays should be decked out in red, white and blue, and just about anything can be knit in these colors and suddenly feel on point for the patriotic holidays.

This Stars andRead More...



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Shimmer Powders Card

Shimmer Powders Card

Svetlana used the new Tonic Shimmer Powders over a stencil to create this lovely card background. These powders react with water for a cool watercolor effect. The vellum flowers she added over top really help to soften the bold color … Read More...



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Braces Scrapbook Layout

Braces Scrapbook Layout

I love the punny “Brace Yourself” title Gwen gave to her daughters braces page. Pretty blue and pinks with butterflies and lacy borders gives this page a feminine touch and sets of the black and white photos nicely. I love … Read More...



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Wednesday 26 June 2019

Sewing tutorial: Sew an invisible zipper without a special presser foot

Sewing tutorial: Sew an invisible zipper without a special presser foot

Need to sew an invisible zipper but don’t have a special invisible zipper presser foot?  No problem!  An invisible zipper foot is actually not necessary.  Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to sew an invisible zipper with … Read More...



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How To Save Money On Your Wedding

This article bu Makingmanzanita.com shows you over 36 ways to save money on your wedding. Your wedding doesn’t have to be 100 DIY to be able to use these saving suggestions. You can see the full article and learn how … Read More...



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Stitch a Swirly Sun for Summer

This fun summer sun doodle cross stitch pattern is a free offering from Stitchy Luna, though you will need to sign up for her updates to get the pattern.

It’s worked in four sunny colors and is 81 by 80 … Read More...



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Link Suggestion: Chair Socks

You know when you’re not careful and you pull a chair without properly lifting it, you get this horrible screeching noise we all hate? Well, with chair socks, it’s gone!

No need for the ugly felt pads that are traditionally … Read More...



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Fourth of July Bingo for Family Fun

If you’re looking for activities to do with your kids for the Fourth of July, check out this free printable Fourth of July bingo game from One Creative Mommy.

The board has summery items like flip flops and firecrackers, and … Read More...



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When Crochet Goes Terribly Wrong

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Sometimes we come across things that make you sit up and go WTF? Well this is one of those moments. Sit up and take a ride into weird, outrageous and just plain old cray cray Crochet Patterns.

Seriously give me … Read More...



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Sewing tutorial: Felt flower pincushion

Sewing tutorial: Felt flower pincushion

Patti from Hearth & Vine shows you how to make a pretty flower pincushion with felt and embroidery thread. They are easy to create and make wonderful handmade gifts!  They’re made with all hand sewing (no sewing machine required) so … Read More...



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Mixed Metallics Floral Cards

Mixed Metallics Floral Cards

I love the mix of metallics in these stunning cards from Nichol Spohr. She heat embossed her stamps in white on black cardstock, then water colored them with metallic paints. So pretty and elegant!

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