Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make this fancy little pouch to store your jewelry. It has pockets sewn all around the inside for smaller pieces like rings and earrings. Larger pieces can go in the … Read More...
10 Craft Ideas From Over A 100 Years Ago
An umbrella playhouse? Or corn starch jewelry? THAUMATROPES?
Whichever idea you like best, you had better check out this amazing list of 10 craft ideas to keep the kiddos happy. All of these ideas were sourced from the turn of … Read More...
Check Out This Free Way to Make Your Party Look Super Swanky
If you’re strapped for cash, but still want to create a classy look for your party, how about a fresh fruit and flowers ice bucket? This easy DIY is perfect for a baby shower, bridal shower, cocktail party, or any … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy 30-minute serger tutu
The Alpine Fabrics blog has a tutorial showing how you can use a serger to whip up a gorgeous tutu in just 30 minutes. It has a wide elastic waistband, which seems like it would be more comfortable to wear … Read More...
Technique: Ink Smooshing Background
The Lawnscaping Challenge blog is sharing a tutorial on how to make a ink smooshing background for your cards, this technique is perfect for those ocean and sea themed stamp sets, click here to watch the video tutorial.
-Heather
Push Light Planets : A Teaching Craft And Room Décor In One
Do you have someone in your home who loves planets or anything to do with outer space? This fun DIY project is great for teaching them about the solar system, and can double for a nightlight or room decoration as … Read More...
How to Make a Woven Paper Journal or Sketchbook Cover
Isn’t this hand made journal so pretty? This woven paper journal is a fun way to add a bit of personality and style to your journal (or sketch book!). Donna from Purl3Agony created this journal and shared it on the … Read More...
How to make a recycled candy box ring display
I made a recycled cigar box ring display using recycled wool felted sweaters but I LOVE this version where Jolene at the blog Crafty Super Mom used a rainbow of colors and a candy box to make her ring display. … Read More...
Tutorial: Adapt a basic bodice to create a yoke
Tanya Whelan’s new book Sew Many Dresses: Sew Little Time takes a mix-and-match approach to making dresses. This bodice, that skirt to create your own custom dress design. She shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can … Read More...
Redecorating When You Are On A Budget
We all love to have our homes look nice, and once in a while we just need to change things up and get some fresh new décor to spruce up our space. However, decorating your home is not cheap by … Read More...
DIY Calendar Coasters
Need some new coasters for your living room? Well, these stylish, recycled calendar coasters may be just what you’ve been looking for!
Katie from Running with a Glue Gun made these! She loves using old calendars in projects, You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcover an ugly throw rug to make it look pretty again
Until I saw this tutorial by Free Time Frolics, it had never crossed my mind to slipcover a throw rug. But it’s a good way to make an ugly rug match your decor. It looks easy to make, and … Read More...
Make Your Own Colorful Poppins Hoop Earrings
If you are drawn to the playful, bright colors that are found in the Poppins candies, then this hoop earring tutorial is perfect for you! Take a quick look at the tutorial, and you can make your own pair to … Read More...
DIY equation onesie
I have a fun tutorial for you guys this morning- This is a quick & easy tutorial on how to make a really cute DIY equation onesie for your baby, or this would even make a really good gift for … Read More...
How to make a photo display from a castor style wheel
This definitely falls under the category of, “I would never think of that!” But I sure am that Jane the designer over at Mamie Janes did. Pop on over to her blog to see the full tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to Stiffen Burlap
Have you ever wondered how to stiffen up that (oh so popular) burlap to get perfect triangles or pennant shapes for your banners or other burlap projects that you are doing? Well, Miranda from Tinsel and Wheat is sharing her … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace kimono
This lace kimono can add a dreamy, romantic layer to a summer outfit. Elizabeth from Elizabeth Made This shares a tutorial at Sewcialists showing how you can make one. She tells how to draft the simple pattern based on your … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparklers Mini Quilt
Becky of Patchwork Posse goes small with this red, white and blue mini quilt, but large with visual impact. Called Sparklers, this beauty would sew up super fast. Hint: She uses a time-saving piecing technique you’ll want to learn.… Read More...
Emoji Polo and Pins DIY!
Use your favorite emoji to make pins and upstyle an old polo using this tutorial from the fabulous Mark Montano! This is a super fun way to add some personality to your clothing, or, maybe you could even make something … Read More...
Project: Boxed Card Set
The Stampingville blog has a template and directions for making a simple box out of a sheet of cardstock that’s the perfect size to hold a set of cards. Stamp up a matching set of cards, tie with a ribbon … Read More...