Herringbone is a very trendy pattern right now, just as gold is the “in” color to decorate with. What better way to add in a touch of color and pattern than with a beautiful accent table? This amazing DIY project … Read More...
Soap Recipe Cinnamon and Cocoa
This soap looks like a block of chocolate and (assumingly) smells like one too. It is created in a Olive oil base soap and the add in’s are cocoa and cinnamon making this soap divine. Full Recipe Here.
Tutorial: Loopy fabric flower brooch
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a loopy fabric flower brooch. You can make the loopy fabric flowers from any type of fabric and the sewing is super simple, requiring only a straight seam. She shows examples made … Read More...
How to Make Goregous Paper Flower BouquetsOubly Blog
Check out this fun tutorial that teaches you how to make paper flower bouquets on the Oublu blog! Perfect for parties, weddings, and even home decor.
DIY Wedding Cake
Making your own wedding cake might seem a bit overwhelming. The key to success is to keep it simple! Learn how to create the fun cake shown above with a tutorial from Intimate Weddings. The post includes links to … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s fabric crown, plus 6 free templates
Laura from We Wilsons shares a tutorial at Pretty Prudent showing how to make a child’s fabric crown.She also gives 6 free templates to make them in fun crown-y shapes. You can keep it as a special birthday crown, or … Read More...
No-Sew Tea Towel Pillow Tutorial
Joanne of Craft Passion has this very chic “No-Sew Tea Towel Pillow” tutorial for us. Her sewing machine was out for repair and she came up with this idea. H&M has very pretty tea towels for $3 on sale. Joanne … Read More...
Handcrafted Beachcomber basket
Lisa Tutman-Oglesby is the talent behind “Celebrate-Creativity” a blog filled with ideas and other goodies. Today Lisa Shares her knock-off “Handcrafted Beachcomber basket” with a complete tutorial. She shows us every step in its creation and I think you will … Read More...
A Great Accent Wall Idea
If you have been searching for a unique idea for the perfect accent wall, we have just the project for you! This great plank wall comes to us today from Shanty 2 Chic and thanks to her creative idea, you … Read More...
How to Make a Simple No Sew Pillow
Jamie of “scattered thoughts of a crafty mom” Found this gorgeous table runner at T.J. Max Christmas clearance. She loved the fabric and is and is sharing “How to Make a Simple No Sew Pillow”! Her pillows are so expensive … Read More...
Handprint Canada Flags
Americans have their independence on July 4th with barbecues and fireworks, and Canadians have do something similar on Canada Day which is July 1st
On Canada Day, Canadians celebrate the day the British North America Act created the Canadian federal … Read More...
Technique: Sewing on Stamped Cards
Add a pretty touch to your stamped images by stitching around them. Pierce tiny holes around the edges and use embroidery thread to sew. Find more info over on the Paper Wings Productions blog.
This reminds me of punched … Read More...
Five Ideas for July 4th
Here are some ideas to help you celebrate on July 4th this year
1. Woven place mat and 2. American flag bunting both from The House that Lars Built.
3. Free printable from On Sutton Place
Tutorial: Antiqued Buttons
This tutorial makes a nice, subtle button – you could get a totally different effect with a bright coloured clay and a white wash – to match your sewing project.
Tutorial: Reversible book or journal cover
Domenica from Easy Sewing For Beginners shows how to make a reversible cover for a book or folder. You can use her instructions to make them to fit any size book or journal, even a 3-ring binder. Her how-to comes … Read More...
How to cut felt tutorial
You will like this tutorial when you want to cut out felt letters and shapes. Renae Bradley of “benzie design” has a very good tutorial that will make your getting just the shape you want without much trouble. Thanks Renae … Read More...
DIY Zipper Board for Kids
This is a great way to encourage young kids to work on fine motor skills while learning how to zip and unzip. Kate, from Laughing Kids Learn, made this simple zipper board using a piece of cardboard, some colorful … Read More...
DIY Ribbon ice cream cone clips
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a tutorial for making these zero-calorie ribbon ice cream cones hair clips! Fun and super easy to make; no sewing involved!
Tutorial: Hand stitched Modular Felt Coasters
I love me some hand stitching projects for the summer time! They’re just what I need to pass the time when I’m at the pool with my daughter or sitting in the car for a long road trip. The Purl … Read More...
Project: Mini Beach Themed Treat Bags
How much fun are these little mini summer themed totes?! They’d be perfect gift bags for a beach party! Find directions for making them using ribbon and patter paper over at the Graphic 45 blog.
-Heather