Pegboard may be thought of as a piece of material used in hardware stores, or maybe your guy uses it to organize his tools, but it has so many possibilities in the crafting world! Thanks to its being very versatile, … Read More...
Glass for Good – Bullseye Glass Gives Back
Bullseye Glass is offering an opportunity for some fun fund raising for schools or non-profits. Schedule a class with up to 16 people at one of Bullseye’s own resource centers and you can get up to $800 for your school … Read More...
Release the…Quacken?
Some days you just need a little humor in your life. Thank goodness for Smeddly over at Craftster.org. This large rubber duck is just too cute to be scary! Inspired by … Read More...
Fun Felt Crafts for Kids tutorials and patterns
Better Homes and Gardens have “Fun Felt Crafts for Kids” to keep the children busy this summer. I am showing you 4 pictures and there is several more to see; allow the kids to select their favorites and keep the … Read More...
Kristen St. Clair’s Felt Animal Art Craft
“Kristen St. Clair’s Felt Animal Art Craft” is lovely ideas for a nursery or a shower or baby gift. There are two sections on “Martha Stewarts” showing us just how to make these stunning Arctic creatures. One is a Video … Read More...
DIY Kids SeeSaw For Under $30
How can you resist a classic children’s toy? The seesaw definitely fits in as a classic, and thanks to a little paint and fun fabric, you can make it look a little more trendy and up to date.
Mallory from … Read More...
Felt Wine Sleeve tutorial
Summer is a time for cookouts and parties and it is a good idea to bring a hostess gift. What makes a more impressive gift than this “Felt Wine Sleeve” by Alissa of “33 shades of green”! These would also … Read More...
Felt Birthday Crown with Interchangeable Numbers
I wish I would have seen this a few weeks ago when our little one had her 1st Birthday. Jessica of Cutesy Crafts “Felt Birthday Crown with Interchangeable Numbers” is stunning and you can change it out for years. What … Read More...
Knit a Fun Starfish for Summer
Now that it’s June it’s time to think about summer knitting projects, and this starfish project from Just Crafty Enough is a really fun one.
This project uses a fun construction method, where you knit the legs first and the … Read More...
DIY Felt Succulents tutorial
I am outside daily to make sure the little critters don’t dig up my Succulents and I will have to make these for outdoors under cover on my veranda. I love the easy way they are assembled and the way … Read More...
Rainy Day fun cup and ball game tutorial and pattern
Laura is a crafty lady living in England and hosts “Bugs and Fishes”; and has this darling olden days toy “Rainy Day fun, cup and ball game” tutorial made with today’s techniques. The tutorial and template are HERE! Thanks Laura … Read More...
DIY Felt Photo booth Props tutorial and pattern
If you want to get some fun pictures at a wedding, graduation or any event; get over to “ruffled” and make these fun “Felt Photo booth Props”! Created by Chelsea’s entry is a PSA for brides who want to make … Read More...
Fat cat backpack
Anne of Peacock Hill shows some cat love with this make, a quilted backpack. It’s her entry in the Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge. Visit Anne’s blog to see more fabulous photos of her fab Fat Cat Backpack. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Wee Woven Wall Hanging
Now that the kids are out of school what are you going to do with them all day? Playing in traffic and hanging out on the corner is not an option….trust … Read More...
Tutorial: Set Sail block
Mary of Mollie Flanders Makerie wants her readers to know about liberated quilting, an approach to piecing first popularized by Gwen Marston. With this in mind, she created a summer quilt, part of it shown here. The sails are brightly … Read More...
Cindy’s tips for piecing curves
Sewing curves scares even confident quilters like Cindy of Hyacinth Quilt Designs. But with the help of generous quilters she’s embraced them. Visit her blog post, Gypsy Kisses, to find out what she’s learned from the experience.
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Felt Food Strawberries with Free Berry Container Template
Meg of “Mega Crafty” is sharing her lovely tutorial and template for her “Felt Food Strawberries with Free Berry Container” and they look good enough to eat. Meg has a complete pictorial and a downloadable template for the Felt Berry … Read More...
Some clever garden ideas
Here at our house – the garden duties all belong to me. And needless to say – the garden is the part of the house that is the most neglected, if not alltogether forgotten.
So, it is with great happiness … Read More...
John Hopper explores pattern
To my delight, John Hopper’s post, A Celebration of Pattern and Creativity, appeared at the top my InoReader this morning. In it, he shows us five beautiful German surface pattern designs from the 30’s as a backdrop to discussing … Read More...
One Minute Tip: How to Make a Felt Ball Garland
This is an “Apartment Therapy Video” by Maxwell with a step-by-step video plus a pictorial on how to make this holiday “Felt Ball Garland”! With the 4th of July just around the corner, these would make a delightful decoration in … Read More...