Are your kids fans of Peeps Easter candy? Personally, I am not a fan of these sugar coated marshmallow treats, but I am a fan of this Peep easter project!
Not only does Michelle from Sassy Dealz share directions for … Read More...
Fabric Flower Bobby-Pin Hairpieces
On Martha Stewart’s site find this stunning “Fabric Flower Bobby-Pin Hairpiece” that can be made in your choice of fabric. There is a pattern template to download and instructions to follow. I love this look for a variety of occasions.
Tutorial | Getting Messy With Gesso
Wendi at Scrappy Day in Paradise shares three ways you can get messy with gesso and stencils on your paper products. Add in some mists and paints, and get artsy! Get all the details here.
Free pattern: Boho Urban Chiks
This is a stunning quilt pattern I spied over at Sewn’s free pattern page. It’s not obvious how the top is constructed. You strip piece fabric (in this case they used the Boho Urban Chiks line) to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather bottom tote
There’s nothing like a new bag to welcome a new season. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this roomy leather bottom tote. The leather bottom creates a color block effect and also makes the bag more durable. … Read More...
Double Apron Day: Easy T-shirt Aprons!
Disney of “Ruffles and Stuff” made these fun and Colorful “Easy T-shirt Aprons” and is showing us how to make them. These are so darn cute and would make a brilliant gift. Maybe you can pinch a friends old Tee … Read More...
How to make a Felt Flower Pillow (NO SEW)
Mallory and Savannah are the brains behind “Classy Clutter” and they have some awesome crafts for us. Mallory saw a pillow at Z-Gallerie and decided she could make the same pillow at a fraction of the cost and here it … Read More...
Mixed-media doll stencils and fun faces download
Over at Altered Upcycling there are cool ideas for making mixed media dolls. They have stencils and a free dowload of tons of faces (we all know how challenging it can be to draw a face!) Pop on over to … Read More...
Tutorial: Semi-portable design wall
A design wall is essential for getting the best results when laying out a quilt top. Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios agrees, saying
The design wall has by far been the most valuable addition to my studio.
If you have … Read More...
DIY – Glitter Earring Studs
Using buttons and glitter you can create these elegant earrings. Alexandra Amarotico from She is Red shares her step by step tutorial. These earrings would look like diamond flicks if finished off in silver for a inexpensive Faux diamond look. … Read More...
Make a felt clutch Tutorial
Michele Ng of “Michele Ng” has a very good tutorial “Make a felt clutch Tutorial” that she is sharing with us. She is currently based in Singapore and she is a fashion designer, stylist and make-up artist and crafter. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Several ways to sew a ruffle
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows several ways to sew a ruffle. She shows how to make them using basting stitches (one row or two) and pulling the gathers by hand. She also shows how to make them using a special … Read More...
Technique: Using a Stencil as a Stamp
Get more from your stencils. The Bolton House blog has a really cool technique to share adhering stencils instead of stamps to clear acrylic blocks for mono print stamping. Click here to see how it’s done.
-Heather
(Tutorial) Tree Circles Pillow
Disney of “Ruffles and Stuff” was inspired to make her “Tree Circles Pillow” by Miniature Rhino on ETSY and decided that she probably needed to make something similar. She actually saw this idea done as a coaster in Martha Stewart … Read More...
Freebie: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you are wearing green, otherwise it is a pinch for you! How about a free pattern instead of a pinch. I think that is a … Read More...
t-shirt tote bag with downloadable instructions
This is a jazzy looking tote for a teen and Skill Level 1: No experience needed. This tutorial is on “Jo-Ann Arts & Crafts an this “t-shirt tote bag” has downloadable instructions. This is a project a teen could get … Read More...
Make a modular felt trivet tutorial
Jessica of “How About Orange” has an outstanding tutorial for “Make a modular felt trivet”! It is important to have trivets on your table when placing hot serving dishes to keep the heat away from the surface. Jessica’s trivet are … Read More...
8 Unique Garden Planter Ideas
Spring is just around the corner and green thumbs are eager to start digging this year’s gardens. Gardeners should utilize complementary and proper-fitting planters to best display outdoor vegetation and plant life.
Rather than use standard, boring pots, consider these … Read More...
Felt bows: a free pattern and tutorial
How pretty are these bows to wear with your new Easter outfit? Liesl of “Oliver + S” has a darling tutorial with a professional pattern. All the girls on your Easter list will love these; young or old. Thanks Liesl … Read More...
DIY Cloth Napkins
Cloth napkins are always nice to have at the table, but are they really practical?. I don’t mind washing cloth napkins, but I do HATE ironing them. If I had cloth napkins that did not need ironing then I would … Read More...