Salted Caramel Apple Pie for Two
By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 14, 2015 11:00 am 
How cute and elegant is this pie for two?! You can make it with your own pie crust and caramel sauce or run to the store and buy packaged crust and sauce. I won’t tell! I’m known for running to … Read More...
Continue Reading » 10 Fall leaf ideas
By Stefanie Girard on Sep 14, 2015 10:46 am 
The leaves haven’t quite started to change here where I live but they will soon and I love making things with them. This post over at the blog Top Inspired that features 10 great fall leaf ideas is one that … Read More...
Continue Reading » Beautiful Outdoor Showers That Are Totally Doable!
By Larissa Coleman on Sep 14, 2015 10:30 am 
An outdoor shower can be the perfect solution for many different homes. Whether you live by a beach and just need somewhere to rinse out the sand or you’re just looking for somewhere to cool off in the hot … Read More...
Continue Reading » Math About Me – Numbers Are All Around Us
By Shellie Wilson on Sep 14, 2015 10:00 am 
This Math About Me activity sheet is quite simple. It’s perfect for teaching younger kids that numbers are all around us. I know my 5 year old struggles to understand the need for Math and this might help. Math About … Read More...
Continue Reading » Dog Shampoo Recipes
By Shellie Wilson on Sep 14, 2015 10:00 am 
This round up is for home made dog shampoos and flea treatments. We have had several dogs growing up and no two had the same skin. We had one amazing little doggie who was allergic to everything including grass seed. … Read More...
Continue Reading » Etsy Welcomes Manufacturers? Is it still Handmade?
By Katie Smith on Sep 14, 2015 09:57 am 
Etsy announced this back in April but starting today Etsy is now allowing Manufacturers on etsy to partner with handmade businesses. Here’s a good blurb about this from the folks over at The Verge:
Six months after Etsy completed an
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Read More... Continue Reading » Giveaway: Shawls, Wraps & Scarves
By Sarah White on Sep 14, 2015 09:24 am 
This is the time of year when people in the Northern Hemisphere start thinking about knitting for the cooler weather to come, so I thought it would be appropriate to share a giveaway for a book that would help a … Read More...
Continue Reading » Project: Stamped Winter Wreath
By Heather Holbrook on Sep 14, 2015 09:13 am 
How cute is this wreath? Using a large circle of chipboard Pamme Jo added die cut and stamped snowflake shapes in a circle around the edges and embellished it with adorable stamped snowmen to make this fun winter wreath. Visit … Read More...
Continue Reading » 7 Crafts To Make With Sea Glass
By Larissa Coleman on Sep 14, 2015 10:55 am 
Sea glass is not only beautiful on it’s own, but makes beautiful craft projects. These 7 ideas are just a drop in the bucket of what you can do with your stash of glass gems. Maybe some of these ideas … Read More...
Continue Reading » Wire Gauge 101
By Larissa Coleman on Sep 14, 2015 10:20 am 
Have you ever started a project and wondered if you are using the right size of wire? There truly is a reason for the different gauge size and this post tells all about it. Perfect for beginning jewelry makers, or … Read More...
Continue Reading » 33 Smart Ways You Can Save Money On Your Wedding
By Larissa Coleman on Sep 14, 2015 10:15 am 
I think we can all agree that when planning a wedding, we will do about anything we can to save a little money along the way. Sure, a beautiful wedding is what every bride dreams of, but we really can … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Fat quarter bandana snap bib
By Anne Weaver on Sep 14, 2015 10:05 am 
Tutorial: Fat quarter bandana snap bib
Fox Vintage UK shares a tutorial at the Pattern Patter blog showing how you can make a bandana style baby bib with a snap closure. (If you don’t have a snap setting tool, you … Read More...
Continue Reading » DIY Easy Ewok No Sew Dog Costume
By Katie Smith on Sep 14, 2015 06:40 am 
Calling all Star Wars fans!!!
Get your favorite furry friend ready for the new Star Wars movies and Halloween with this easy, fast, no sew Ewok costume tutorial by Nikki over on the Tikkido blog.
Personally, I’m a Star Trek … Read More...
Continue Reading » Scrapbooking Baby | A One-Pager of Year One
By Francine Clouden on Sep 14, 2015 07:30 am 
Not quite ready to tackle that big baby’s first year album? Here’s an easy way to create a run down of baby’s first year at a glance and it’s much more fun than your typical baby book!
Over at weeSpring
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Read More... Continue Reading » DIY Rainbow Ring
By Elaine Robitaille on Sep 14, 2015 01:09 am 
Here’s a cheerful rainbow ring tutorial(here’s the English translation). The author even mentions it’ll lighten up your mood. The body of the ring is made from a rainbow stack. You could do this as a blend but even … Read More...
Continue Reading » Amaretto Sour Cupcake
By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 13, 2015 07:00 pm 
There is also a non-alcoholic version of this recipe. Just make sure you either use a different color cupcake wrap or forgo the toppings if making both. Always mark for adults only if there will be kids at the party … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Sewing machine cover with decorative stitching and pull tabs
By Anne Weaver on Sep 13, 2015 07:53 pm 
Tutorial: Sewing machine cover with decorative stitching and pull tabs
Sew4Home shows how you can make a cover for your sewing machine, made pretty with decorative stitches and button accents. The loops sewn into the side seams on the top … Read More...
Continue Reading » Quick Pork Enchilada Soup
By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 13, 2015 04:00 pm 
Leftovers are big in our family. Even though there are only 3 of us, I tend to take after my mom and cook more than we need. You never know if you will have extras at the table. Those with … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Patchwork scrunched fabric pumpkins
By Anne Weaver on Sep 13, 2015 05:44 pm 
Tutorial: Patchwork scrunched fabric pumpkins
Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make these gorgeous patchwork scrunched fabric pumpkins. She shows them from Minky, but you can use any fabric – quilting cottons, burlap, velvet, and more. The patchwork … Read More...
Continue Reading » Caramel Apple Pound Cake
By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 13, 2015 02:00 pm 
Oh yum! I will be sure to make this. Actually, I’ll be sure to have the kid make this with me. Here is a great recipe to make with the kids after you go apple picking. They can work on … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Hemming chiffon and other lightweight fabrics
By Anne Weaver on Sep 13, 2015 04:31 pm 
Tutorial: Hemming chiffon and other lightweight fabrics
Lightweight sheer and drapey fabrics always seem like a great idea – until you get to the hemming. Especially if your hem is curved in any way! Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Simple Everyday Skirt
By Anne Weaver on Sep 13, 2015 03:22 pm 
Tutorial: Simple Everyday Skirt
It’s Always Autumn has the how-to for making a simple Everyday Skirt. The skirt pieces are cut on a curve to create an A-line shape that is fuller at the bottom than at the waist. The … Read More...
Continue Reading » Quick Spring-time quilt for baby + Free pattern
By Scarlett Burroughs on Sep 13, 2015 11:24 am 
Spring has sprung for those living in the Southern Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand and the bottom 1/3 of Africa, etc,.,). But no matter where you live, Spring is the season of birth. To welcome a newborn human baby, I contend … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Happy Home Floor Pillow
By Anne Weaver on Sep 13, 2015 01:57 pm 
This pieced floor pillow would look great in a living room or a bedroom or nursery. Use it as a foot rest or possibly as extra seating. Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free pattern at Pellon Projects showing how … Read More...
Continue Reading » 8 Jaw-Dropping Craft Fair Booth Display Ideas
By Katie Smith on Sep 13, 2015 10:35 am 
Here is another great post from the folks over at the Creative Income blog.
I always find looking at craft fair booths inspiring, don’t you? They decided to feature some jaw-dropping craft booths to admire and let me tell you- … Read More...
Continue Reading » An Apple Picking Party Is the Perfect Way to Celebrate Fall
By Dana Hinders on Sep 13, 2015 10:12 am 
This vintage inspired apple picking party looks like a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of fall with your family and friends, serving mini apple pies and fresh apple cider as you savor the season. It would also be a … Read More...
Continue Reading » Mini Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie
By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 13, 2015 10:00 am 
Mini is the new black for your plate. It is the perfect accessory! Plus, you can eat more than one and not feel too guilty. These mini pumpkin pies are too cute! They would be wonderful at a brunch or … Read More...
Continue Reading » Home Made Natural Stretch Mark Cream
By Shellie Wilson on Sep 13, 2015 10:00 am 
I don’t think there will ever be a quick fix for Stretch marks and I have to wonder if there actually needs to be. I mean it’s part of life isn’t it? Having said that though not everyone gets stretch … Read More...
Continue Reading » Free Pattern – Crochet Seal-Adorable!
By Shellie Wilson on Sep 13, 2015 10:00 am 
Oh my gosh I can not put into words how adorable this little guy is.
He looks cute, adorable, lonely and strong all at the same time. Perfect hand held size for a little boy or girl.
How about making … Read More...
Continue Reading » Project: Stamped Scarf
By Heather Holbrook on Sep 13, 2015 08:57 am 
Add some pizzazz to a scarf with rubber stamping! The Design Memory Crafts blog has tips on what paints to use and how to get a good stamped image on fabric. Make one for yourself or as gifts this holiday … Read More...
Continue Reading » How To Charge Clients For Design Work
By Katie Smith on Sep 13, 2015 06:32 am 
Note- this is just a “for fun” post and not an actual strategy for charging your clients.
The folks over at Digital Synopsis created this funny little graphic sharing what to charge for design services. If you’re a graphic designer … Read More...
Continue Reading » Project: Bottle Box
By Heather Holbrook on Sep 12, 2015 06:39 pm 
Here’s a fun twist on a treat box. Fill a small bottle with sweets and put it inside this cute side hinged box. The Poodles blog has directions for cutting, scoring and folding cardstock and adding pattern paper to make … Read More...
Continue Reading » Caramel Apple Slices with Butterscotch
By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 12, 2015 04:00 pm 
I love candied and caramel apples, but hate how messy it is to eat them. There are cute mini versions, where you take a melon baller to cut out the apples and then dip them into caramel. I like this … Read More...
Continue Reading » Golden Vanilla Cupcakes with Swiss Buttercream Frosting for Two
By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 12, 2015 02:00 pm 
I love that there are more creations for smaller portions of baked goods and recipes. We are a family of three and the last thing we need is a dozen cupcakes in the house. Especially if you are trying to … Read More...
Continue Reading » 5 Networking Business Strategies for Indie Crafters (Part 1)
By Katie Smith on Sep 12, 2015 12:27 pm 
Are you one of the many creative business owners who hear the word networking and feel uncomfortable? Me too. And Marie from the Creative Income blog feels the same way. However she is sharing a few different strategies for using … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Shabby flowers from your ribbon scraps
By Anne Weaver on Sep 12, 2015 12:37 pm 
Tutorial: Shabby flowers from your ribbon scraps
Charlene at Paper and Ink Playground shares a tutorial at May Arts blog shows how you can make these beautiful shabby flower blooms out of scrap ribbon and tulle. I have a stash … Read More...
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