Photo and directions courtesy of Design*Sponge This cute mini-project is not only green for the environment, but appropriate for St. Patrick’s day! Fill your room or car with the natural smell of flowers or pine instead of the chemical stuff you buy at the gas station! Materials wool fabric scissors needle and thread fabric marker or pencil 2 ½ inches of thin ribbon of choice 15 inches of ribbon of choice dried lavender printed template [...]

Photo and recipe courtesy of All Our Fingers in the Pie It seems like everywhere we look, cooks are trying their hand at homemade cheese. Some recipes are so simple, like this ricotta, that they make you wonder why you’d ever shell out top dollar for fresh gourmet cheese again! If you want something a bit fancier, mix in some chopped herbs or spices after draining the cheese. Crumble on your favorite pasta or pizza  [...]

photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge Turn those rubber foam drawer linings into artsy coasters for your coffee table with just a few materials! These are faster and easier to make than your morning cup of joe, and can be as fancy or simple as you’d like. With a pair of scissors and a craft punch, you can design them yourself and why stop at coasters? Matching placemats would be adorable! Materials scissors cutting mat [...]

Photo and recipe by Elana’s Pantry Ahh, Nutella. Once people try this chocolate hazelnut spread for the first time, they just can’t stop singing its praises. What used to be a fancy European treat is now on the shelves of almost all supermarkets, and we’ve found endless ways to eat it! While nothing will replace the perfect, smooth version from a jar, there are many home cooks who have tried to replicate this spread, with [...]

Photo courtesy of Food Mayhem Fresh herbs like basil never fail to get us in the mood for Spring! Next time you’re cooking, use one of these craft punches (find that at most art supply stores) to create festive bits of flavor to garnish your dish! The large, flat surface of basil is perfect for this task, and these four-leaf clovers are totally appropriate for the month of March!

Photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge Who says you need to keep the party indoors? With Spring blowing its way in, it’s time to pack up your lunches and blankets and head outside for a picnic in the park! This cute and vintage-looking picnic pack can easily carry everything you need for a picnic for two, and can be made entirely from a purse and belts from a thrift shop! This project is probably not [...]