Kristina J. added the lace overlay to this dress to take it from a strapless to a more modest short-sleeved dress. All modesty aside, I think the lace overlay also improves the design of the dress by softening the neckline … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Low-Maintenance Water Feature
If you have been looking for an eye-catching water feature for your yard, but really don’t want to have to deal with the upkeep and maintenance of one, read this post from The Family Handyman. It’s not only beautiful, but … Read More...
DIY Tent for Kids tutorial
Jessica of “Chaos and Love” has a cute and doable tutorial for “DIY Tent for Kids”! Jessica is a wife and mom with two boys. She had been dreaming of making this tent for the boys since my friend Melanie … Read More...
Star and Cloud Mobile Tutorial
The folks at Moonfrye have is darling “Star and Cloud Mobile” for us to make. Moonfrye is passionate about giving you unique, simple and time-effective ways to get creative with your family. They have a pictorial so you can recreate … Read More...
Tutorial: Flounce sleeve crop top
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this cute flounce sleeve crop top. It’s a simple boxy crop top, but with flounces sewn down either side. It’s awesome in adult sizes, but it would also be a … Read More...
DIY Piano Cell Phone Case
I love cute, restyled phone cases. Renee from Cute Simple Stuff shares a really cute and artsy way to doll up a cell phone case. She shares a few images and then the tutorial in video form. This is … Read More...
Project: Travel Card
Send someone off in style with a cute travel card, find a video tutorial for making this one over on the Purple Onion stamps blog.
-Heather
7 tips for teaching a teen to sew
Every now and then I have a friend tell me their teen (or tween) wants to learn to sew. Teaching a teen to sew is different than teaching a child or an adult. Their interests, their temperament, and their need … Read More...
Make Your Own Button Shaped Stepping Stones
This fun little post comes to us today thanks to Mark Montano. He has this great tutorial on his blog for these adorable button shaped stepping stones made from cement. The process is so easy and his tutorial is written … Read More...
DIY Layered Citrus Scrub
This layered citrus scrub not only looks divine , smells divine but it leaves your skin divine too. The presentation is perfect for gift giving or leaving on the bath counter. Simple to make and very inexpensive to create. … Read More...
Simple and Sweet Donut Pillow Tutorial
Elsie and Emma host “A Beautiful Mess” and both are so talented. Mandi Johnson created and made this yummy and comfy pillow and it is a biggie. She has a “Simple and Sweet Donut Pillow Tutorial” over on “A Beautiful … Read More...
A Simple Way To Clean Your BBQ Grill
It’s that time of the year to break out your BBQ grill and cook anything, and about everything that you can. However, using your grill that often can take a toll on it. Did you know you should be cleaning … Read More...
A Pom Pom Rug, Wall Hanging and Table Cover in One, Tutorial
Kelly Bryden, is an east coast native and part of the Brit + Co team. She has an excellent tutorial for her “A Pom Pom Rug, Wall Hanging and Table Cover in One” that will guide you through making the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple luggage tag
Travel plans for this summer? Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a simple luggage tag for your bag. The clear vinyl pocket will hold a slip of paper or business card with your information on it. If you … Read More...
DIY Summer Scarf
You can find the tutorial for this easy simple summer scarf on the lifestyle blog, HenryHappened. This is perfect for a casual, indie Summer look!
Photography for Scrapbookers | Shooting Star Trails
If you’ll be in the great outdoors this summer, you might want to take photos of the night sky. In this tutorial at Digital Photography School, you can learn how to create photos with star trails. It takes some time, … Read More...
Tutorial: See-through zippered pouch
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this see-through zippered pouch, embellished up with pretty ribbons. It’s a great pouch for organizing pens and pencils, make-up acessories, small toys, etc. The clear front allows you to see easily what is inside. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a custom ottoman cube cover
With a new fabric cover, you can give a boring (or unattractive or stained) ottoman cube a fresh new look. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Home dec weight fabrics come in a … Read More...
Fourth of July Felt Star Wands
“Moonfrye” shows us how to make these adorable “Fourth of July Star wands” for your celebration! They have a pictorial for us to follow making the process easy. Give all your guests a “Star Wand” and let’s begin the festivities. … Read More...
Patriotic Wreath tutorial
Paula is a 7th grade teacher and hosts “Sweet Pea”! She has a very clever “Patriotic Wreath tutorial” for us. There is a step-by-step tutorial; for us to follow and a pattern for the flower. When this is on your … Read More...