Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows how you can make use a novelty print fabric to make a Christmas ornament. You’ll need a fabric with motifs that can be fussy cut. (Sometimes the images on a piece of fabric are layered … Read More...
Free pattern: Apple Pie Carl Sagan Quote
Make this the focal point of your next quilt-y project and you are sure to please your inner geek. The pattern is the work of Bridgeen Gillespie of Cherry and Cinnamon and right now, is offered at Kitschy Digitals as … Read More...
How To Make A Loaf Soap Mold
I am pretty sure we have covered a tutorial for a soap box before, but I couldn’t resist this drawing with the cute little Washi tape corners. This box is suitable for all types of soap making. Just make sure … Read More...
Yarn Wrapped Monogram – I’d Pin That
Continuing on yesterday’s bright, pop art style tutorials, here’s a perfect accompaniment to any silhouettes you may be thinking of: bright, yarn wrapped monograms. The tutorial, from I’d Pin That, covers the best way to wrap a complicated … Read More...
Weekly Feature, Blog of the week “Crème de la Craft”
Natalie of “Crème de la Craft” blog is where she shares craft tutorials and hope to inspire others to embrace creativity and add a touch of handmade flair to their lives. She has many “up cycled” projects like this “DIY … Read More...
Easy Shisha
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread has been posting a series of Shisha stitch tutorials. Just a reminder – Shisha stitch is the one where the stitches hold mirrors onto the ground fabric. The stitches are usually a combination of … Read More...
How to make Epsom Salt Luminaries
Epsom salts are a great fake snow idea for creating craft projects with. We have seen several of these projects that are perfect for creating a crystal snow effect.
Use recycled jars and you have a great luminary for Christmas … Read More...
How to make a recycled shirt placemat
At first when I saw this recycled shirt placemat it just looked like stuff on laundry but then I read the whole tutorial and I thought how clever it was. Pop on over to the blog Kittenhood to see what … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather glasses case
This leather glasses case is super simple to make. It’s just one easy shape to cut, and one seam to sew. There’s no template needed and no finishing edges. Caila from Caila Made tells how to do it. She also … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle scarf
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a ruffle scarf to keep your neck warm during the colder weather. It’s gorgeous out of the crushed velvet that she used, but it would be nice out … Read More...
Project: Snowman Package
Here’s cute packaging idea……..Wrap a tall container (I think a Pringles can would be perfect!) with holiday pattern paper , add some punched eyes, nose and mouth and you’ve got an adorable snowman gift box! Find more info over on … Read More...
Freebie | Photography Prop Check List for Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking
Do you take photos of your paper crafts and scrapbooking projects to share online? If you’ve been thinking about improving those photos by using styling, here is a great checklist for you. Jennifer Gallacher from In-Site-Full shares this list of … Read More...
Pop Art Silhouette Tutorial – The Modern Mrs.
Pop art and bright colors are a huge trend in crafting right now! And the look is super easy to recreate on your own, like in this Pop Art Silhouette tutorial from The Modern Mrs. Easy to make and … Read More...
How to Make a Kumihimo Braided Bracelet or Anklet
Have you seen the Kumihimo Braided Bracelet trend? They are cute and easy to make. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a picture tutorial on her blog that shows you how to make your own using the kit … Read More...
Tutorial: Calculating and removing ease from a sewing pattern
In the sewing world, ease is the difference between the measurement of your body and the measurement of your garment. For woven non stretch fabrics, ease is necessary for a garment to fit comfortably. The amount of ease you need … Read More...
Project: Recycled Tags
So many items come in pretty packing and decorated boxes now a days, don’t let them go to waste! Upcycle them into hand made items like these great holiday tags from Savvy. Die cut a pretty patterned cardboard box, add … Read More...
Felt Crazy Coasters Tutorial
Nancy of “Small things with love” is a dedicated wife and mother. I love these because they are free form. I like the unstructured look and I think these would make sweet Christmas gifts. Nancy has some very fun and … Read More...
Tutorial: Family Tree quilted pillow
A bird, a tree and leaves appliqued on a white ground. This, a closeup of a quilted pillow made by Karen Miller of Karen’s Quilts, Crows and Cardinals. She’s celebrating having her whimsical fall project, Family Tree, featured … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s faux fur vest
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a faux fur vest for a child. The white fur she used is dreamy soft for winter! Don’t let the faux fur part intimidate you. It’s actually a simple project. You … Read More...
Make a Hanging Snowman Craft
This “Make a Hanging Snowman Craft” is so cute and looks easy to make. This comes from Better Homes and Gardens. There are complete instructions for this project. They have some very neat Christmas tutorials for us.