Home…whether it is a studio apartment or a large sprawling ranch, it is where we build our lives. A person’s house truly is their castle. The wonderful sisters at The Common Creative, I’m sure feel the same way and … Read More...
DIY Idea: Snuggly NO SEW Homemade Blanket Grad Gift!
This “NO SEW Homemade Blanket Grad Gift” is a great graduation gift using their college colors; make it in fleece or wool felt. This gift idea come from “Seventeen” by Chelse Hensley. Your handmade blanket in their school colors will … Read More...
How to make recycled ceiling panel magnetic boards
I have another first today! Can I get a whooo-hooo? Pop on over to the link Amy Jo sent in to the blog The Little Moments where there is a tutorial on how to make a magnetic board out of … Read More...
DIY Neon Chain Earrings
The Neon trend strikes again. You have to love the simplicity of these earrings yet the have all the color you could ever need. Full tutorial and more great photos can be found here thecraftyblogstalker.com.
DIY Floral Icecubes
For this Summer party idea you will need edible flowers such as snap dragons, roses or pansies. The colors are vibrant and would look beautiful in a glass of lemonade or a clear white wine. They are quick to make … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Serpent Shoe
Sometimes (all the time) we have to make sacrifices for fashion. Today I am making the ultimate one by posting a photo with a snake in it. I have snake issues, you know the ones where you don’t want to … Read More...
Recycled Art Work Daddy Sign
Help a child make a special sign to give to dad on Father’s Day or any time of the year. Sharilyn started out by printing the word Daddy on a heavy piece of paper. After she cut out the letters … Read More...
Tutorial: Transfer a tissue sewing pattern to poster board
Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations transfers her tried-and-true sewing patterns to poster board to make them more durable. The poster board versions can stand up to repeated use (and tracing for alterations) better than the tissue that comes in most … Read More...
Make Spirits Bright With a Handmade Felt-Flower Brooch (DIY Tutorial)
This lovely “do-it-yourself Felt-Flower Brooch” comes from “Ecouterre” by Amanda Coen. You can make this in 20 minutes and wear with a dressy or casual outfit. Embellish it with found objects like feathers, sequins, and other assorted doodads and have … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalize Lacing Cards
I love lacing cards. I think it is a great way to introduce kids and adults into the needlework world. Why not get the kids even more involved and excited about … Read More...
Different Ways to Decorate A Console Table
It can sometimes be difficult to find that perfect balance when decorating a console table. You want it to look just so. After all, it can sometimes be that one piece that everyone sees upon entering your home. You want … Read More...
Plastic Cat Art DIY
I think my Cat loving, coffee drinker, hipster sister would love this Plastic Cat Art. Katie at Running With A Glue Gun shows you hot to use plastic animals to make one of a kind hipster art!
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Kids Craft Idea: Ice Cream Spoon People Felt Rollup
Amy is a team member on “crafts unleashed” and blogs out of PA while taking care of her children! She has the cutest craft for kids her “Ice Cream Spoon People Felt Rollup” and I think this will become one … Read More...
Felt Leaf Candle Mat
This “Leaf Candle Mat” makes a pretty backdrop for your candles on a nice table on a warm summer night. This project tutorial has a pattern and complete instructions by Mary Ayres on “Craft Ideas”! Thanks for sharing this lovely … Read More...
Tutorial: Outdoor pillow trio with square and bolster styles
Sew4Home shows how to make a trio of outdoor pillows to jazz up your patio or front porch. They used outdoor fabric and a faux fur to make the grouping. These would also be cute made for a bedding ensemble. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add an exposed zipper to a make a nursing dress
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to add an exposed zipper to the front of a dress. It’s a cute detail, but it also has a very practical purpose. It turns a regular dress into a nursing dress! She came … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated bottle and can wraps
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial for these easy-to-make insulated wraps for bottle or can drinks. They wrap around a cold bottle to keep it cool when you’re hanging out on a warm summer day. The wraps have a … Read More...
Party Hacks: DIY a Felt Typography Banner for Every Occasion
Anjelika Temple of “Brit + CO” has this “Party Hacks: DIY a Typography Banner for Every Occasion” and it could not come at a better time with graduations, parties, 4th of July and birthday. She has a printable alphabet template … Read More...
Ribbon dragonfly sculpture tutorial
Make these adorable dragonfly ribbon sculptures and dream of lazy weekends spent at the lake! These dragon fly hair clips are perfect for wearing around this Summer!
Get the tutorial here- Ribbon dragonfly sculpture tutorial at Sew McCool.
Peter Pan Hat Tutorial with Pattern
Harmony “sew in harmony” is a wife and work at home mommy of three girls 🙂 Harmony has this darling “Peter Pan Hat Tutorial” for a party or for make-believe play during the summer. What little one would not love … Read More...