Before the kids head off for the first day of school, help them make one of these fashionable tags for their backpack.
Kristi from Lolly Jane created this printable project for her preschooler but I think the colorful chevron design will appeal to ll ages. It is easy when you download and print out the tag templates and then … Read More...
Brittany is sharing a tutorial on how to make a Pom Pom Burger.
I love pom poms! They’re easy, fun and so super cute!
Tutorial: Fabric wrapped flip flops
I think I’ve fallen in love with flip flops this summer. They’re my footwear of choice for being out and about in the lazy days of summer, but they’re not exactly dressy. One O bBlog shows how you can create a more fashionable look for your flip flops by wrapping them with fabric. The fabric covers the cheap plastic straps … Read More...
If you have a solid stamp you can add multiple colors directly on the stamp using markers. Learn how to do a pretty water color look onto clear stamps with markers over on the Cat Pajamas stamps blog.
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Bozena Wojtaszek shows us the pomegranate that inspired her latest art quilt. As a work in progress, she called it kitchen landscape. Now a finished textile, Bozena is making Pomegranate Heart available as a print. I have the perfect spot in my kitchen for it. Visit Bozena’s Pantry Archives to see more of her lovely stitching.… Read More...
In case you haven’t checked out CraftArtEdu.com – a site started by Donna Kato a few years ago – you should! There’s plenty of offerings in clay and other media. There’s even some freebies here and there. Deb Hart has one for her scrap clay bangles. Considering how fabulous her work is you can be pretty sure this will … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy anchor throw pillow
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this cute scrappy anchor throw pillow. The anchor applique is built from smaller scraps of fabric and is outlined with simple handstitching. This would be fun for a front porch or patio, wouldn’t it? It could also be cute accent for a child’s bedding set. Go to Flamingo … Read More...
So of course, cross-stitch doesn’t have to be really on cloth, right? I came across this wonderful tattoo blog where they have collected 10 examples of cross stitch on.. skin!
Each one of these are beautiful designs and are sure to give you ideas to make them on your own … fabric? Or maybe skin 
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Tutorial: Easy fabric headband
Sarah from Alice & Lois shows how you can make a fabric headband. The wider band will keep your hair back out of your face. The bottom is made from a fold over elastic, which will keep the headband fitting snug but is still soft enough to be comfortable. It’s a quick, easy project. Go to Alice … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral yoke top
Kate from See Kate Sew adds a punch of color and pattern to a button up shirt when she adds a contrast yoke. It’s an easy addition to make, and she shares a tutorial showing how to do it. A vintage fabric would be fun to use for this project. Go to See Kate Sew for … Read More...
This idea is for and instant room divider made from wool yarn on “Poppytalk”! Check out all 10 of the iKEA Catalogue ideas.… Read More...
Find out how to make a cool realistic looking brick background for your cards using a stencil, modeling paste and airbrushing over on the Wake up with Wendy blog.
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Tammy Tutterow shares how she made this stunning nature inspired collage shadow box using vellum, metal scrapbooking embellishments, stamping inks and more over on here blog. I love the dimension of the leaves, they look so real!
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Socks are so fun to knit, and if you’ve never tried them before, these striped socks from Mellywood’s Mansion are a good place to start.
They call for 8 ply yarn (she’s in Australia), which is usually called a light weight or DK yarn in the states and elsewhere the ply system isn’t used.
They use three colors, but of … Read More...
Ellen Foord from “made remade” has this delightful “Red, White, and Blue: DIY Hanging Yarn Art” for display to celebrate all the patriotic holidays. She has a step-by-step tutorial for us to follow and tells us that the expense of making this project is economical and it is durable outside. This would be stunning for St. Patrick’s Day in green, … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded camera lens cases
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make padded cases to hold your extra camera lenses. They have padding on the sides and the bottom, and a drawstring top to keep dust out. They’re a lot less expensive to make than buying the ones from the camera store, plus they look a lot prettier. … Read More...
Don’t you hate it when you’re bringing a gift to a party and you realize at the last minute that you have no wrapping paper on hand? Craft A Doodle Doo comes to the rescue with a gorgeous collection of free printable gift wrap, complete with matching bows and tags. (If you also need a box, there’s an easy to … Read More...
Using the pocket part of a pair of jeans in projects is so fun. I really like how Pam used a modified log cabin/ crazy quilt style to make concentric squares to frame the pocket. Pop on over to the blog Threading My Way for the tutorial on how to make a denim pocket pillow.… Read More...
A friend sent me a write up on glass artist Seth Parks. You see, we have a little hot shop we have to set up at my new studio space…his studio is so inspiring. Won’t look like mine but that’s not the point. His glass is for this post. Over at Apartment Therapy, Seth is being profiled. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Scooter Buddy Pouch
Nat from Sew Outnumbered shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make a Scooter Buddy Pouch. It’s made to hang on the handle bars of a child’s scooter. She designed the Scooter Buddy Pouch so her son can carry a water bottle with him while he scooters around the park. Elastic at the opening … Read More...