NPR Talks Knitting Lingo
By Sarah White on Jul 07, 2014 10:58 am 
NPR recently took a look at some special terms used by knitters with the help of Laura Birek (author of the awesome Picture Perfect Knits), who discussed frogging (ripping out knitting) and the sweater curse (if you knit a sweater for someone special in your life, he or she will break up with you soon after).
You can …
Continue Reading » 10 Nautical DIY Projects
By Kym Terranova on Jul 07, 2014 10:55 am 
Classic nautical designs will never go out of style, and always add a touch of coastal charm to any decor. Crisp navy and white are typically accented with anchors, stars, and sisal. With different styling, nautical designs can go from old school preppy to tattoo inspired, to full on pirate. Timeless, yet modern, these sea- worthy motifs …
Continue Reading » 66 Uses for Coffee Filters
By Larissa Coleman on Jul 07, 2014 10:30 am 
You may not be a big coffee drinker, or may not drink it at all, but that should not keep you from picking up a package of coffee filters on your next trip to the store. They are so functional, and have so many more uses than you would ever dream of!
Check out this post from One Good Thing …
Continue Reading » Easy Summer Dessert Tacos
By Carolyn Bickford on Jul 07, 2014 10:00 am 
Love tacos and love the idea of a dessert taco with fresh fruit and ice cream.
Creme De La Crumb has created this dessert taco that is actually made from crepe batter. The options of filling the taco is endless. You can use any fruit you like or skip the fruit and just fill with ice cream. Plus, you can …
Continue Reading » Style Me Quick – Leather Hair Tie
By Shellie Wilson on Jul 07, 2014 10:00 am 
This tutorial shows you how to make a quick fashion statement. Create this grab and go hair tie with minimum effort. Keep them in your bag for a quick stylish twist to your pony tail. For the full tutorial visit this website.…
Continue Reading » Pool Noodle Pencil
By Sherri Osborn on Jul 07, 2014 09:00 am 
I know many might think that it is way too early to start thinking about going back to school, but when I ran across this project that is the first thing I thought of. Don’t you think it would be great decorations for or favors to give out at a back to school party? The best thing about this huge …
Continue Reading » DIY Fabric Succulent Terrarium
By katiesmith on Jul 07, 2014 08:20 am 
Become a mini botanist, and stitch a tiny terrarium – no green fingers necessary. Forget water and sunlight, the only thing this sweet succulent plant needs is a place to show it off. This project was originally featured in Mollie Makes issue 32.
I love this cute little succulent- it almost looks real!
How to make a terrarium: fabric …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: 30-minute baby changing pad
By Anne Weaver on Jul 07, 2014 10:04 am 
Tutorial: 30-minute baby changing pad
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings prefers a diaper changing pad with no fuss, no frills. Just a rectangle of fabric, slightly padded, that makes a soft clean space for her to change her baby guy’s diaper. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s made with a layer of soft terry for absorbancy and …
Continue Reading » Tip: DIY Stencils
By Heather Holbrook on Jul 07, 2014 06:03 am 
The Some Odd Girl Stamps blog has directions for turning your die cut images into custom stencils, click here to check it out.
-Heather…
Continue Reading » Learn Or Expand Your Tunisian Crochet Skills With A Great Online Class
By jd wolfe on Jul 07, 2014 08:25 am 
Dora Ohrenstein, an accomplished and well traveled crochet artist, is offering a wonderful course on Craftsy that will have us all mastering Tunisian crochet. In this class (actually a series of classes all for one price), Dora takes us from the simplest Tunisian stitches through all the information we need to custom fit a garment for yourself of someone …
Continue Reading » 10 Tips for New Scrapbookers
By Francine Clouden on Jul 07, 2014 08:00 am 
Lisa Moorefield shares these 10 tips for new scrapbookers in her 10 Things Monday series. These are things that she wishes she had known when she started scrapbooking herself.
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Continue Reading » Freebie | Celebrate America Word Art
By Francine Clouden on Jul 07, 2014 07:00 am 
Ali Edwards is sharing this free set of patriotic word art to help you document your July 4th celebrations. The set contains four pieces of word art.
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Continue Reading » Inspiration du Jour | Little Sunshine
By Francine Clouden on Jul 07, 2014 06:00 am 
Little Sunshine by Emmmasmommy
What I loved:
- The cute photo
- The kraft cardstock
- The bright colors
- The layering
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
I’ve been scrapping off and on since 2005 when my oldest daughter was born.
Paper or digi? (or both?)
always digi. I’m too much of a neat freak to try paper 
What is …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Quilted cotton iPad sleeve
By Anne Weaver on Jul 06, 2014 04:32 pm 
Tutorial: Quilted cotton iPad sleeve
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for this simple quilted cotton iPad sleeve. You can make it in any size to fit any type of tablet or reader. The pre-quilted cotton fabric gives structure to the bag with no need for interfacing, and also a layer of padding to help protect your tablet. Get the …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: DIY a dog leash
By Anne Weaver on Jul 06, 2014 02:33 pm 
Tutorial: DIY a dog leash
Dog leashes get daily use, so it’s fitting to have one that suits your personality. If you can’t find one in the store that you like, consider making one yourself. Over at Think Crafts!, the Create for Less blog, you can see how you can make your own dog leash. The tutorial is a guest post by …
Continue Reading » You are My Deep Blue Sea
By Pam Pedersen on Jul 06, 2014 12:48 pm
I love everything about the ocean and I’m fascinated by all the mythical creatures that “live” in it. Mermaids, however, are my favorite. I love the idea of the freedom of swimming around, sunning yourself on rocks, having underwater tea parties. What? You know that’s what happens! I’ve seen the …
Continue Reading » Freebie: Summertime
By Pam Pedersen on Jul 06, 2014 12:22 pm 
The beach…I want to go there…badly! Summer is in full swing and hanging out at the beach is one my favorite summer time activities. Feet in the sand, sun on my buns and hearing the ocean waves crash; I can’t think of anything better in the entire world, except maybe for ice cream or chocolate, but that’s for another post. …
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