Amy from Delineate your Dwelling posts a lot of stylish do it yourselves. This time she is sharing a take on a trending technique- marbling!
She says: “Sometimes you have to take crazy design risks. Sometimes you make a stop … Read More...
From Total Mess to Organized Scraproom
Watch as Jessica Lamb helps her friend Deb completely clean and organize her scraproom which got into a very untidy state. You’ll be amazed at the transformation! The 4-part video series gives me hope, because right now my scraproom looks … Read More...
Beat the Heat: Make an $8 Home Air Conditioner
Finding the summer months a little too .. well.. hot? Can’t afford a real air-conditioner? Can afford $8?
Then you need to watch this video.
You will learn to create a functional A/C for just over $8.00 using stuff you … Read More...
Lucky Crown of Clover
While this might be a great project for St. Patrick’s Day, it is a lot easier to find clovers growing outside during June than March. That is why I figured it was a great time to share it with you! … Read More...
Make a Baby Cow Costume (with an udder)
Totally adorable! This baby cow costume with an udder to match will have you reaching for a onesie faster than you can say ‘Moo’.
Although created for Halloween, this idea is great for the year round, me thinks.
Ashley has … Read More...
How To Fold A Tiny Origami Santa
Yes, I know, it’s at least 6 months until Christmas, but I just couldn’t resist sharing this adorable project with you all. Perhaps this is the perfect idea for your Christmas in July party – a fun way to get … Read More...
Tutorial: Zip up wallet with lots of pockets
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making this zip up wallet. It has plenty of pockets on the inside to hold everything that needs keeping up with. Small pockets hold credit cards or ID, and a large … Read More...
Project: Latch Card
This lovely card was designed by Dina Kowal for Splitcoast Stampers. The small circle on the card is a latch that holds the front flap of the card closed. Find detailed directions, an alternative project and a video tutorial for … Read More...
Tutorial: Continuous Prairie Points
Some tutorials are so good they are worth revisiting. Madame Samm revisits one done by guest blogger Penny of sewtakeahike. She shared her easy technique of making continuous prairie points. This is a traditional way to finish a quilt, and … Read More...
Make Your Own Wine Box (great for a wedding or Father’s Day gift!)
I’m sure you know exactly what I mean when I say that there is nothing quite like receiving a gift that is hand made. The time and thought that goes into a homemade gift gives it that extra special touch … Read More...
Tutorial: How to print layered PDF sewing patterns
More and more multi-size PDF sewing patterns are offering a layered option that allows you to print only the sizes you need. No more trying to figure which line to follow when cutting it out! Hallelujah! Deb from So Sew … Read More...
DIY Simple Paper Flowers
Are you looking for an easy craft to entertain your kiddos? Rachel and Alison are always posting good ideas on their blog, Adventures in Making. They have got a fun tutorial on how to make the Simplest Paper Flowers ever.… Read More...
Tips for tangle-free hand sewing
Nothing is more frustrating when hand sewing as your thread getting all knotted and tangled. Now you’ve got to stop and either pick out the tangle or worse, find a way to end the thread and just cut it out … Read More...
Free Pattern: Scrunch Top for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern at Fabric Worm for making her little girls’ Scrunch Top. It’s a short sleeve A-line knit top. Elastic shirring at just above the waist scrunches it in and gives it … Read More...
A Kid Can Make This Pom-Pom Rug
Honestly, how adorable and easy is this Pom-Pom rug?
All you need are some pom-poms, an actual rug and a glue gun. And voila! You have yourself a beautifully decorated rug.
Of course, you need to be careful with … Read More...
Project: Alter a Bottle with Stamping
Transform a plain bottle into a work of art in just a few steps. Paint the bottle with acrylic paint then stamp and color images all over white tissue paper, cover the bottle with the stamped tissue and then seal. … Read More...
Shadow Box Shrines DIY
The fabulous Mark Montano shares how to make funky shadow box shrines with recycled cardboard and dollar store frames. I think this would be a fun idea for Father’s Day if you switch out the photo, to maybe one of … Read More...
Monster Party Mini Cushion Cross Stitch Kit
Get the party started with this Monster themed mini cushion cross-stitch kit which includes all that you need to invite Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, a werewolf and a mummy!
This is such a cool kit (but sadly, not free).
Get it … Read More...
Simple Cacti Embroidery Box
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling is sharing a how to create a Simple Cacti Embroidery Box. Cacti are really trendy right now and I think this box is super cute.
Amy says: “I actually shared that I learned how to … Read More...
The Most Adorable Baby Lamb Crochet Hat
A sweet and fuzzy baby lamb hat for your little ones! This free pattern is via Repeat Crafter Me here while the photo above is by Stephanie.
Stephanie says:
… Read More...The pattern itself works up very quickly, and the bobble stitches