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Caitlin of “Merry Thought” repurposed an old wool sweater into this stunning “MacBook Case” for us to make.  We can’t always find old sweaters with such awesome designs, but keep looking.  You are going to fall in love with Caitlin’s and I think it would make a cool bags.  She has a complete tutorial for us.  Thanks so much for …

Liz of “Say Yes” has this cute “Bunting Crayon Roll”! This idea came to her to pretty it up a bit by making the crayon pockets of felt into a bunting banner instead of the traditional straight pockets.  There is a complete step-by-step tutorial for you to recreate this cute crayon roll.  Thanks for sharing your neat project Liz.…

Whenever I teach a card making class one of the hardest things for people to do it tie a bow, it sounds simple enough but tying a bow for a card is different then tying your shoe laces, it takes a bit of practice to make a pretty bow :) The Gina K blog has a video tutorial showing how to …

Courtney of “creative bug” has a complete tutorial on how to make “Hexi Felt Coasters”.  Make a set of these for a gift or your home.  The colors she uses are stunning and you can make this project following her tutorial.…

Breanna of “Dollar Store Mom” Has is easy and cute “No-Sew Sleeping Bag” for Grade School and Preschool children.  The no-sew fleece blankets are warm and cozy and I am sure you have all bought some fleece from the fabric store and just used it as is, so Why not this cut sleeping bag for the kids. The pattern and …

Since we are on the topic of organization, here are some more tips for organizing when your home is rather on the small side. These tips are practical as much are they doable.

And small home or large, no one likes a house that is clutered. Right?

Go get these tips at the h2obunglow.com site: Small home organization tips.…

Last year at pretty much exactly this time I shared a handful of St. Patrick’s Day knitting patterns, so I thought I’d share a few more if you’re looking for a quick way to add some green to your outfit or your home decor before next week.

I love this illusion knit shamrock from Kerrie’s page, which offers a …

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a key fob and a zippered pouch you can toss in your purse.  The key fob will make your keys easier to find, and the little bag can hold necessary items together.  You can make either one, or both, as a special gift to yourself or a friend.  The how-to’s are …

The funny thing about this post is that I want to make everything life size! But that’s a different post for a different day. Want to see how to make a ton of doll house furniture that is stylin’? Pop on over to the blog Ruby Murrays Musings to see all sorts of designer doll house furniture made out of …

Wasn’t the picture of the future painted in the past a lot more fun than the “future” really is? All those robots that were supposed to take the drudgery out of every day, rockets to the moon, the magic of science.

Sue Culligan has captured some of that retro-futuristic whimsy in her collection Knits of Tomorrow. The book includes …

There has been a big hype about the ever so classic Lego bricks lately.  Thanks to the recent release of a new box-office big hit, boys around the world are even more crazy about the tiny little squares of plastic.  Here are 10 ideas for you to put together the best Lego Themed party your favorite little guy could ever …

By the looks of things, our readers can’t get enough of home organization tips. Well why not? This blog is about DIY ideas for and around the house.

Here is one such collection – and I am linking to the single page version of the ideas here as I am sure you are sick and tired of the versions which …

Lynne of the Denver Sewing Collective shares two ways to do foundation piecing for a quilt top – plain paper and freezer paper. If you are unclear of the differences between the two techniques, get on over to her blog post and find out how they compare.

A big thank you goes to Melissa from Mahlica Designs for bringing this …

Here are some cute and healthy lunches that would put a smile on any child’s face or adult. The Frugal Female shows you four different lunches that she found online.

Sometimes you have to be creative to get those picky eaters to eat healthy and or try a new fruit or vegetable. I wonder if this will work on the …

Discover how easy it is to make this wonderful rainbow mobile using little more than paper, cotton balls, and string. The rainbow is made by cutting paper strips, each piece should be about one inch short than the one above it. Paper clouds are covered by cotton balls, and a paper pot of gold is topped off with a little …

Jessica from Catobear shows how you can make a dog belly band to prevent urine accidents.  Being a cat person myself, I had never heard of one of these things.  It turns out, it’s kind of like a cross between a belt and a diaper.  Should your dog have an accident, the urine is absorbed into the belly band instead …

Anna from Plan B shows to make a ruana, a poncho-style shawl or wrap.  It’s essentially a poncho with a slit down one side.  It’s easy to make, requiring only that you cut it to shape and finish the edges.  Though a simple garment, it can be worn many ways.  You can wrap both sides over your shoulder (shown here), …

Here’s a bright, colorful project just perfect for a spring or summer wedding – a pocket card escort display! You can get the complete tutorial and loads of beautiful photos of the project by Studio 11 Weddings at Something Turqouise.…

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for her Fit and Flare Dress.  It’s made from a t-shirt knit fabric, with a fitted bodice and a gathered skirt.  You can accessorize it up for times you need to be dressed up, or wear it with flats for every day errand running.  Her pattern comes in 3 sizes – …

Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make a crinkle taggie toy.  They make great baby gifts and they’re easy to make.  The little tags of ribbon peeking out from the edge are appealing to young hands.  A layer of plastic between the layers will give it a nice crinkle noise.  Go to Cucicucicoo for a tutorial showing how to …

Oh kraft paper – I love it so much! To me it’s one of the most versatile materials available. Kraft paper possesses endless creative possibilities for weddings, and as this lovely inspiration board from Southbound Bride shows, it’s not just for casual or rustic themes. Get all the inspiring details here.…

I exclusively use my handwriting for journaling on my scrapbooking projects, but I know that everyone isn’t comfortable using theirs. So I was happy to see this post from Kate at Clover & Dot, with 3 Tips on Improving Your Handwriting. They seem simple, but it’s definitely the right approach to help you love your handwriting and use it on …

Love My Boys by chbo…

Mixing up clay and paint and stencils makes some great bookmarks as Judy proves with this tutorial. You could use the exact same technique to decorate anything clay. Covers for notebooks or tags for gifts or magnets.…

I am so thrilled that Lisa of “Love To Go” is sharing her unbelievable chic “DIY: Felt Clutch tutorial” with us.  I love this clutch and want to make my own.  Lisa has a superb pictorial tutorial to follow making it easy for us to recreate her clutch.  You can use whatever colors you like because felt comes in all …

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