This is a nifty combo tutorial – the making of the toadstool house jar plus how to add a candle to it. I’d probably leave it empty and use it to house little figures but the candle is a nifty … Read More...
How to make little pants from big ones
OK does this photo not warm your heart or what? This mommy let her little guy get in on the recycled sewing project. Pop on over to the blog Green Issues by Agy to see her tutorial on how to … Read More...
Gift Bags for Wine Bottles Tutorial
We all want to present a bottle of wine nicely wrapped. Here’s a quick way to make your own gift bags for bottles out of scraps of polar fleece that you probably already have around the house. (If not, you … Read More...
Create Beautiful Ladies from CD’s
Bjus of “My World Craft” lives in Portugal loves crafting and shares what she loves with people like us 🙂 These super charming dolls use CD’s as the base. Bjus Does not have a pattern but it is not hard … Read More...
Style Me Quick – NYE Ring
OMG! I have a whole packet of these balls left over from my daughters 4th Birthday (Dainty Disco theme). See sometimes there is a valid reason to hoard something for 2 years. But it gets even better because thanks to … Read More...
Mountain Pillow DIY
Merrilee and hosts “MerMag” she is an illustrator, painter, dabbling designer, crafter, seamstress and mother of two boys and a wee little girl. She loves to hear from us and see the crafts we have made from her tutorials! Merrilee … Read More...
DIY Utility Bucket Ottoman
Grace Bonney has this stunning “DIY Utility Bucket Ottoman” featured on “Design Sponge”! This would be an exquisite winter project to update your décor. This clever DIY project, especially when it uses an unexpected or overlooked material. This … Read More...
DIY Felt Coasters
These coasters remind me of Bulls-Eyes candy 🙂 A complete pictorial DIY can be found on “Useful DIY’! For New Year’s Eve, you could use silver and white felt or red for luck or that is what I mom told … Read More...
Tutorial: Add gold trim to a plain cardigan
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to add some party sparkle to a plain cardigan. Her tutorial is a guest post over at Eighteen 25. It’s a quick project you can do with just the basic cardigan and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Use tie interfacing to ease in a sleeve cap with no puckers
Easing in a sleeve cap using the standard basting stitch method often brings puckers, and then cursing and seam ripping. And often puckers again. And more cursing and more seam ripping.
Lolita Patterns shows another method for easing in sleeve … Read More...
How to make a recycled sock snowman
Don’t those miss-matched eyes just make this snowman irresistible? Pop on over to the blog It’s Always Autumn for the fun and easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sock snowman.
Technique: Stamping Background Masking
Learn a cool masked background stamping technique using masking fluid over at the Art Scrap and More blog.
-Heather
Crocheting The Dog
Craftybegonia scores again! I’ve featured many of her designs on this blog. But this little snuggly ‘funmigurumi’ Wallace The Dog needs mee to make him. I think he’s totally adorable. As usual, she’s given us the pattern for free. … Read More...
Tutorial: Journal cover
Jennifer from Eat Craft Sow shows how to make a fabric cover for a blank journal. If you have any late Christmases scheduled, you could make one as a very last minute gift. Or, make one for yourself to make … Read More...
DIY – New Year’s Eve Party Sign
How fantastic is this end of year sign? If you have some gold tinsel left over from Christmas and some cardboard from all those empty presents then this my friends is the easiest, most affordable NYE party Decoration you are … Read More...
Scrappy Patchwork Trivet
This trivet makes a great gift, why not make a few for friends this year?
Trim a tea towel in co-coordinating fabric or binding for a lovely housewarming present or hostess gift – now that Christmas is nearly over 🙂… Read More...
Technique: Stamped Splatter Effect
Spritz your stamps with water for a cool splatter effect, Renee at Bolton House will show you how.
-Heather
Tutorial: 10-minute felt storage box
Rina from Oomanoot shows how you can make an easy felt storage box in just 10 minutes. The felt makes this a quick project because there’s no need for lining, interfacing, hemming, or ironing. You can make them in any … Read More...
Simply Christmas–easy felt Poinsettias
“The Shabby Art Boutique” is a place for all those who love shabby, French and vintage. Kerryanne is an Australian artist living a simple and relaxed life by the sea. She is sharing a DIY on “Simply Christmas–easy felt Poinsettias”… Read More...
How to Make a Felt Wreath
Melissa of “The Inspired Room” is sharing her tutorial of her “felt Wreath”. It is charming and cam be created in the colors you like. The Inspired Room was voted in the Top 12 Best Home Design Blogs in 2013 … Read More...