May I introduce "Pampelonne", my new fun & fancy summer hat crochet pattern, that is ever so trendy. As soon as this one came off the hook, I have been wearing it as my treasure. I love it. I promised, I would post it on the blog this week. And here it is. With...
Fabulous Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern, in raspberry sorbet
Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern In last week's link party, Liz shared her fabulous Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern in raspberry sorbet color. She made the crochet lace shawl for her daughter. I love Liz's choice of color! Oh, it's one of my favorite colors! The original...
This DIY Garden Sun Shade is Brilliant!
This DIY Garden Sun Shade is simply brilliant, isn’t it? One trip to Ikea’s curtain department and you’re done: you got yourself a magnificent, removable DIY sun shade. What an Ikea hack is that! What you’ll need for this DIY Garden Sun Shade project is: a set of...
Gucci Sunglasses Case Makeover
This DIY decoupage project for a hard eyeglasses case is giving a completely new look to my worn-out old Gucci sunglasses case. It used to be a beautiful faux- leather eyeglasses case. Then, the Gucci sunglasses got lost somewhere along the line. Meanwhile, I...
Fun Summer Craft Ideas
This article features the best summer craft ideas from the prior 2 linky parties. There are DIY & craft ideas here for everyone in the family, not just kids! Let's start with some delicious and super-fast and easy summer recipes, shall we? We are having a heat...
DIY Seashell Centerpieces
Happy Monday! Time for a gorgeous home decorating DIY by Tammy Henderson. Tammy gave me a big surprise when I showed me photos of the DIY home décor tutorial that she had prepared for us. Lots of photos of splendid DIY Seashell Centerpieces, made with w/ capiz shells,...
Fourth of July Decorations: DIY with Recycled Glass
:: How create a range of vignettes with red, white & blue candles, flowers, ribbons and stars in recycled glass :: Learn how to update your home with the season in mind. Guest blogger Tammy Henderson (OneMoreTimeEvents.com) started a weekly series here at the...
DIY Seashell Spoons
Heading for the shore? Take a little beach bag with you and collect some seashells this time. That’s what I did and look what I made last night when we got home?!! An adorable seashell spoon craft project. A cute sugar scoop or a little kitchen spoon ornament....
DIY Sock Puppet
To add to your list of oh-so cool kids crafts for summer: how to make Recycled Sock Puppets DIY tutorial This recycled sock craft (suits new single socks just as well!) is something that suits kids at all ages. Their drawing skills will determine how they will draw...
15 Healthy Snacks, Lunch, Dinner Recipes for Summer
Healthy snacks like this power smoothie and other summer recipes. With kids around, you might be knee-high in candy land, with homemade rice crispy treats, cookies, pretty cupcakes etc. everywhere. Where are the healthy snacks and healthy dinner recipes that every mom...
DIY Flipflops Refashion
We’ve seen our fair share of DIY flipflops refashion, but this one is a bit different. It uses the embroidered bra section of a summer dress over the super-cheap flip-flop bases, giving them quite a lift of fun and elegance. Pair it with some black nail polish and...
Easy Friendship Bracelets for Beginners
Start Family Memories At The Kitchen Table or the Beach and teach your kids how to honor their best friends by making these easy friendship bracelets for beginners. It is interesting how one remembers some childhood memories more vividly than others. One of my...
Caffe Latte Popsicles Recipe
Warning :: DELICIOUS Caffe Latte Popsicles Recipe AHEAD :: On a hot summer afternoon, you are likely to find Italians order cold coffee in their local coffee bars. This is not ‘day-old stale stuff’ but rather made fresh with the good stuff earlier in the day. ...
Succulents in Recycled Kids Shoes
Great summer craft for kids: make your own succulent garden in that worn pair of shoes that has been the favorite for soooo long and that is just still too ‘precious’ to throw away. Have a pair of those, with soles all worn out and/or now cramping your...
Kids Hat Crochet Pattern
Easy to make, lovely to wear kids hats. This hat will sure bring on a mood of frivolous vacation. You can crochet this hat in less than a day and it will make a great gift to your son for protection from the sun. :: Skill Level = Easy :: A craft kids can do. The...
Beach in a Pot (Beach Garden Summer Crafts)
Beach Crafts, summer crafts ... what the difference? No matter. These summer garden beach crafts can help you create that summer breeze into your home, even if you don’t want to transform your entire home into a beach shack Today I am starting a series of Beach Garden...

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