Use some embroider threads to up-cycle and hack This Ikea beach bag. The image above was found here but I can not find a tutorial. It looks pretty straight forward though. This would be especially nice in rainbow summer colors. … Read More...
This apple quilt is sew tempting
Geta shows us her skills with her latest quilt pattern, “Delicious Expectations”. With a finished size coming in at 30” x 34” along with raw edge applique and machine stitching, you can have this baby completed in no time.
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50 Ideas to Add GOLD Into Your Wedding Decor
Gold is a very classic color, especially when it comes to wedding décor. Add a little or a lot, depending on the look you are going for, and you won’t go wrong either way. This post shows you 50 different … Read More...
How to make art that only comes out when it rains
I get simply giddy when I learn about a new product that allows you to create art in a new way. There is a paint that you can spray on concrete that will bring out the image you create when … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom trim Seaside Coverup
This pom pom trim Seaside Coverup by Sew Caroline is cute beach or pool wear. It’s also an easy sewing project. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. You can make it in any size, from adult … Read More...
10 Great Ways To Make A Bracelet That Doubles As A Watch
A watch is just something that a lot of people consider to be an every day accessory. If you love to wear a watch, but are looking for ways to dress it up a bit and have it look a … Read More...
DIY Patriotic Rag Wreath
Sherry from Olives-n-Okra shared this patriotic rag wreath tutorial and with the 4th of July coming up quickly I thought it would be a good project to share for those of us in the USA. Sherry shares step by step … Read More...
Tutorial: Make-up brush roll with a small zippered pocket
Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make this make-up brush roll. The pockets inside hold your make-up brushes safe and sound. (Follow their dimensions and you’ll have enough pockets to hold 12 brushes.) And at the end of … Read More...
DIY Calligraphy Pen
Using aluminium cans, it is actually not so hard to create these amazingly detailed calligraphy pens!
Or so the team at Man vs. Pin thought.
Check out their hilarious outtake on how to make this (and if it works!).
Video Tutorial – Crafts From The Past – What Is Tatting?
Lot of readers have been writing in asking about Tatting. Many of the young readers have no idea about this craft. I have to openly admit that tatting is not for me. Tatting is very slow and delicate, two things … Read More...
Tips and Freebie: Stamping Tips Notebook
Have you ever gone to a class, watched a tutorial video online or just played around and tried a new stamping technique and wondered “How am I going to remember how to do this?” Heather Nichols has a great solution, … Read More...
DIY Colorful Painted Lamp Shade
See how simple it is to create this Colorful and FUN painted lamp shade! A few steps and some of your favorite colors of paint is all it takes.
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling is participating in the “2015 Knock … Read More...
DIY Polymer Clay Jar with Lid
The folks at PolymerClayTV.com have been doing great polymer clay tutorials and videos and awesome stuff for ages and ages. Here’s a video from their Youtube Channel featuring Kira demonstrating a textured jar with fitting lid.
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Rowboat Made from Milk Carton
This is a great example of how to turn an empty juice or milk carton into a model boat.
But the tutorial doesn’t end there. Dave Hax then shows you how to power it using an old hand held battery … Read More...
How to make a dip dyed wall hanging
Wall hangings made of yarn, string and other fibers are super popular right now. This one made of heavy string and dip dyed has a lovely minimalistic quality that would be fun to make in your favorite color or to … Read More...
Tutorial: Grab-n-go keychain pouch
Pellon Projects shares a tutorial for making their Grab-N-Go Pouch. It attaches to a key ring so you’ll always have it with you (at least if you’ve brought your keys with you). It’s a flat pouch with the zipper applied … Read More...
Free Primpin Ain’t Easy Embroidery Chart
Primpin ain’t easy and this free Embroidery Chart will sure make your point. This free chart comes via DailyCrossStitch.com. You can collect the free pattern here.
Free pattern: July Candle Mat
Get your spark on with this adorable candle mat measuring a mere 9 1/2″ x 12 1/2″. This makes it doable before the fireworks start. The pattern is offered on Connecting Threads, and best of all, it’s a free download. … Read More...
Special Gift Ideas For the Mother of the Bride or Groom
It’s tradition to give the wedding party a little gift for their participation in the festivities, but did you think about having a gift for the mothers? It doesn’t need to be anything terribly fancy or over the top, but … Read More...
Video | Stamp Organization
Join Christina Thomas as she takes you on a tour of her stamp storage system. She provides links for purchasing the items she uses, and explains her storage and categorization system for all sizes of stamps. See it all in … Read More...