Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters continues her Dressing Up Dolly series with a free pattern for making a pair of boots for an 18″ doll. The pattern is simple – just two pieces each for … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated princess puff sleeves
Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shows how to make two-tone princess puff sleeves. They’re pieced from two fabrics and pleated along the seams so that one color is “on top” and the other peeking out at the pleats. They’ll make … Read More...
DIY Felt Pouch Tutorial
Stephanie is the host of “Henry Happened” and Mama of 3 and a crafting addict. When was the last time you cleaned out your purse? The last time Stephanie did, she found a few toy dinosaurs, and about 5 different … Read More...
Tutorial: Coloring Digital Stamps with Your Computer
If you’re interested in coolring your digital stamp images with the computer instead of with markers or pencils there is a free program called Paint.net. The Craft Secrets blog shows you how to use this program to add color to … Read More...
{TheWeddingMile.com} Registry
Creating a wedding registry is easy with TheWeddingMile.com, an online marketplace for handmade and vintage weddings! Simply create an account using their speedy online form and you’re ready to add items in a flash! You can easily share your … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Soft Pink & Neon Yellow
There’s something so fresh and modern yet still feminine and romantic in the color combo of soft pink and neon yellow! I discovered this pretty inspiration board at Elizabeth Anne Designs.
Bunny Bread
Too early for Easter stuff? How about just cutie cute bunny stuff? OK, we’ll go with just some cutie cute bunny stuff. Like bunny bread. Find the how-tos HERE at Twiggle Magazine.
A Scarf without Knitting
Most of the time I try to stick to writing about yarn crafts that actually involve knitting, but most of us who work with yarn sometimes like to do things with it that are not knitting, so I thought I … Read More...
Prideful Remembrance
Pride and Prejudice was published 200 years ago in 1813 and to celebrate, The Sampler Girl created a memorial cross stitch pattern. It is a great mini sampler that will make a neat mini pillow, ornament, or a small framed … Read More...
Find: Deewa Candles by Karve Design
Karve Design makes a line of candles accented by thin, hand-carved plywood that they call Deewa Candles. The elegant, subtle style of these beauties is stunning.
Movie Party
Tickets. Concessions. Popcorn. All in time for Oscar night. There are so many great ideas here that could be done at home, to make a movie party. Are there some movies that you need to see still? All of the … Read More...
Unicorn Poop Cupcakes
Hee hee, “poop.” My kid’s at the age where the word still evokes giggling. Plus she’s into rainbows and unicorns, so these are her perfect cupcakes. Created by Haniela’s, find the video how-to to make Unicorn poop cupcakes HERE.
Get Ready for Baseball Season with this Inspired Collection
I follow knitwear designer Allyson Dykhuizen on Pinterest, and I happened to notice not too long ago that she was pinning a lot of stuff having to do with vintage baseball uniforms and logo designs. I wondered what she was … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Wuthering Heights
This stunning mood board featured at Limn & Lovely perfectly captures the moody romance of one of my favorite novels, Wuthering Heights. Visit this link to read about the inspiration behind this board.
Best Ode to Every President Ever. In Cookies
The title says it all. I’m utterly wowwed by this decorated cookie tribute to every single president of the United States (even Polk! And that pesky Martin Van Buren!). Find the collection of profiles by talented cookie decorators HERE at … Read More...
Inside Out Apples
What a lovely, little thing to do to surprise your honey. Or use other little cookie cutter shapes besides a heart. Find the how-tos to make inside out apples HERE at Letstalkfitness.
Tutorial: Velcro kitchen towel stays in place
Maggie from Homemade Mamas added Velcro squares to the back of a kitchen towel so it will stay wrapped around the oven handle, always within easy reach. When it’s time for a washing, it’s easily removed and tossed into the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a shirt placket
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to make a placket for a shirt. Though it fits around both sides of the opening and overlaps in the middle, it’s actually made from a single piece of fabric. Go to her … Read More...
Free pattern: Little boy fedora
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little boy’s fedora. The hat was part of the Lumineers-inspired outfit she made for her Sew In Tune series. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Leprechaun suspender pants treat bags
How utterly cute are these leprechaun pants treat bags! I’m loving those suspenders! And with a four-leaf clover corsage, they’re all ready for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make them. Go to her … Read More...