Jennifer of Fandom In Stitches shares two patterns that use a paper piecing method of quilt block construction. Shown, is the Queen from Snow White, described in her blog post as “pathologically jealous”. The other side of her is the … Read More...
Tutorial: Charming baby quilt and pillow
Julie from 627Handworks has a frugal side, making this pillow from leftover half square triangles from a baby charm quilt. Both pillow and quilt are featured projects at the Moda Bake Shop. Check out Julie’s step-by-step instructions; get your … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing knits without a serger
I prefer to use my serger when I sew knits, but not everyone is lucky enough to have a serger. No worries, though. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can sew knits on your sewing machine with ease. … Read More...
Upcycled Leather Bag
I really can’t make my creative mind up about studs. Studs are one of those trends I couldn’t quite get into, sure I have a pair of shoes with a few on but that’s as far as I ever took … Read More...
Washi Tape Wooden Bracelets
By looking at this picture, would you guess that these bracelets are made using a popsicle stick? You can mold wooden popsicle sticks into different shapes and sizes by doing little more than soaking them in water. If you are … Read More...
Mother’s Day Tea Sachets and Gift Box
Martha Stewart has these ADORABLE “Tea Sachets and Gift Box” for Mother’s Day with a complete tutorial oh her site. These will make an enchanting give for Mom.
Project: Divided Panels Card
Add an extra bit of interest to your cards with a divided panel, use a die cut or just your paper trimmer. The Simply Stamped blog has all the details.
-Heather
DIY – Hydrating Face Serum & Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream
This hydrating facial serum is pure (natural) indulgence for your skin. I am not against buying expensive facial products but I am against spending lots of money to find out they don’t work. If you are making this … Read More...
Tutorial #Everything Body Pillow Case
Alli of B. Yazoo shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to make her #Everything Body Pillow Case. It’s a long pillow cover made to fit a body pillow. A wide stripe of novelty fabric is pieced into one … Read More...
Blooming Monogram
I love this unique DIY Mother’s Day gift idea. Audrey, from Urbanic Paper, was trying to think of a unique gift to give to her own mother when she was inspired by some paper mache letters she had left … Read More...
May Day Felt Flower Hair band Ponytail holder
Our Onel; from her bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog “onelmon” her crafting experiments. She has this “Flower Hair band Ponytail holder” I am calling it a May Day projects 🙂 Her flower can announces spring along with May Day. Onel has a … Read More...
Upcycle purse hardware from thrift store purchases
Veronica from SewVery guest blogs at Melly Sews, telling about her favorite source for inexpensive purse hardware. Want to know what it is? The thrift store! Her post tells what to look for when buying used purses to harvest for … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered lace and fabric flowers
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make these pretty layered lace and fabric flowers. The bottom layer is made from brightly colored lace, the top from a fabric yo-yo, and a button makes the center. If you can’t find … Read More...
Project: Botanical Tag
The Words and Pictures blog has directions for making this lovely botanical themed tag using clear tiles, paper, crackle paint and stamping on a wooden tag.
-Heather
Photography for Scrapbookers | Shooting in the Golden Hours
The first hour after sunrise, and the last hour of light before sunset, are known in photography parlance as The Golden Hours. This soft glowing light is beloved by photographers, but it takes practice to utilize them properly. Project Alicia … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty scarf camera strap
A camera strap doesn’t have to be an ugly black nylon strap. Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial showing how to make a much prettier one out of a scarf and a few scraps of leather … Read More...
Project // embroidered portrait frame Tutorial
Mollie of the “Wild Olive” shows us how to make her cute “embroidered portrait frame”! You can frame a picture similar to hers or place any picture in this darling hanging frame. Select your color and have a go at … Read More...
Felt Weather Board Tutorial
Stephanie of “Twodaloo” is a speech-language pathologist and the mother of twin girls has the cleverest tutorial a “Felt Weather Board” for kids. Children are very visual and have this in an area where they can notice it. Not only … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tulip sleeve cropped jacket
Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this lovely tulip sleeve cropped jacket for a little girl. She shows how to adapt a basic bodice pattern (she used the bodice and … Read More...
May day felt flower crown tutorial
May Day is celebrated in many countries around the world with many different motivations. LiZ of the Elizabeth’s at “Simple Simon and Co.” has the most adorable “May Day Felt flower crowns” for us to make for this occasion. She … Read More...