I am in the process of remodeling my craft room. I want it to be cozy, inviting and yet still functional. When I started the remodel I found a lot of pillows I loved but they were SO expensive! Why … Read More...
Crafty Home | Pompom Bouquet Tutorial
If you are always browsing the internet blogs and shops like I do looking for ideas, you will see black and white is very trendy this year even in children’s clothing. Today I found Caroline Urdaneta on “Classic Play” where … Read More...
DIY Calendula Balm
This Balm is perfect for cuts, bruises and stings. It’s probably not for beginners or impatient people (like me) as you do need to make a herbal infusion oil with the wildflowers and Calendula flowers. For the full recipe and … Read More...
12 Neon DIY Projects
If you haven’t caught on to the neon trend yet, this round up of 12 neon DIY projects will make you want to do some neon crafting!
These neon DIY projects will freshen up your home decor, or make the … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Crayons and Oil
Here’s a cool technique for getting a soft blended look coloring your stamped images, use crayons and skidd oil, the All These Things I Love blog has all the details.
-Heather
Homemade Fathers Day Gifts: Felt Frame Tutorial
This memorable “Felt Frame Tutorial” comes from “holiday crafts and creations” hosted by Kelli, and her mom, Greta! This project will show dad just how much he means to you and you can select his favorite colors and your best … Read More...
Tutorial: Citrus Wedge Coin Purse
Delia at Delia Creates shows how you can make her Citrus Wedge Coin Purse. This summery retro style reminds me of the coin purses I had when I was a kid in the 70s and early 80s. It’s made from … Read More...
Fire Pit Tutorial
The summer months and best known for late nights around a campfire. However, it’s not always a possibility to get away and build a campfire in the mountains. Why not build your own fire pit in your back yard? You … Read More...
7 FREE Tutorials To Make A Girl’s Sundress
Now is the perfect time to get out your sewing machine and whip up a sundress for that beautiful little girl in your life. These 7 *FREE* tutorials are not only great because, well they are free, but they are … Read More...
Tutorial: Textured leather wave throw pillow
Strips of leather create the textured wave design on the front of this throw pillow. Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one for your home. Alternating the direction that the strips are sewn … Read More...
Make a gift bow from ribbon
Don’t spend money on store-bought package bows! They’re easy enough to make on your own. Deanna shares this tutorial on her blog, Sew McCool. In no time you can make this large, loopy gift bow with just ribbon and glue! … Read More...
Trends: Stitched Cards
Adding stitching and embroidery to your greeting cards adds such a wonderful touch! The Paper Crafter’s Library has a nice collection of stitched card ideas and products you can use to add some sewing on to your cards.
-Heather
Free patterns: Monster Mash quilt & pillowcase
Wendy Sheppard of Ivory Spring designed this fun quilt to showcase fabric line, Monster Mash by Quilting Treasures. She shares the pattern as a free PDF download in two colorways, one pink and one blue. Additionally, she throws in to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new doll stroller seat
Doll stroller seats tend to wear out long before the actual doll stroller does. Rather than tossing it, you can make a new seat. Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a new seat for a doll … Read More...
Project: Stamped Kitty Cat Card
The Inkspired Treasure blog has direction for making this sweet kitty card, I love the punched notched in the cardstock for wrapping the ribbon!
-Heather
Felt Coffee Cozy for Father’s Day
Gail Bartel is Art educator and consultant, author of the “that artist woman” blog! Gail has this easy tutorial “Coffee Cozy for Father’s Day” for children to make. Her 4th graders made these and they are as diverse as the … Read More...
Men’s Seriously Sexy Homemade Hand-milled Soap Recipe
This hand-milled soap is perfect for Father’s day. It i manly and rustic and the little paper edge finishes it off for gift giving. The full tutorial can be found here. Why not make dad some Shaving cream or … Read More...
Handmade Father’s Day Gift: iPod Earbud Case
Rachel Meeks of “Small Notebook” has her very cool tutorial “Handmade Father’s Day Gift: iPod Earbud Case” posted on “Alpha Mom”! This project can be made by the child with a little help from mom. Thanks Rachel for sharing your … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric composition book cover
Kathy shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs Cutting Corners College showing how to make a composition book cover. It’s a removable cover, so when your journal is full you can slide it out and replace it with a fresh … Read More...
Wood to Gold DIY – Dream a Little Bigger
Gold is so very hot right now! Have you jumped on the gold band wagon yet? Well if you need some inspiration, Allison at Dream a Little Bigger shares how to use use “Rub ‘N Buff” to give this … Read More...