This is an amazing way to get more from your clear stamps from Simon Says Stamp, stamp your image normally and then flip it over and ink up the back side and stamp over it for a cool solid … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Simple leather wallet
This leather wallet would make a great gift for the guy in your life. Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shows how to make it. The small wallet has just two pockets – one to hold a phone and another to hold credit … Read More...
DIY Acorn Pillow
This is more of a sewing project – but hey – it is making a pillow so I figured it would fit into my blog as well 🙂
Kittenhood has a gorgeous pattern for making an acorn pillow for Fall. … Read More...
No sew Halloween Bat Pillow Tutorial
Christine is a 30 something full-time Mom, Wife, Blogger and “The D.I.Y. Dreamer” where she has this cool tutorial on how to make a “No sew Bat Pillow”! Christine does not sew yet but she is learning. She really wanted … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel jewelry wallet
I don’t travel often, but when I do I have hard time packing my jewelry so it doesn’t turn into a big tangled mess. This travel jewelry wallet by Amy from Positively Splendid is an answer to that problem. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Forward shoulder adjustment
If tops or dresses you make end up with the shoulder seam falling behind the top of your shoulder, you may need to make a forward shoulder adjustment. This adjustment will move the shoulder seam forward a tad so it … Read More...
Tutorial: Scandinavian folklore bolster pillow
Head over to Sew4Home for a tutorial showing how to make this Scandinavian folklore inspired bolster pillow. They make it from a solid red fabric with stripes of brightly patterned jacquard ribbons stitched around. The ends are tufted with large … Read More...
Technique: Gradient Stamping
Paper Crafts Magazine has a cool stamping technique for getting faded gradient look, click here for more info.
-Heather
DIY Wood Frame – Or how to create a basic frame
Sometimes, all crafters need to go back to the basics.
And the basic lesson for this Sunday is how to create a frame. Yes, people, I hear you. It should be so easy – but some of us do need … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux button placket
When you want to add the look of a button placket but you don’t need the functionality, a faux button placket may be the way to go. Amy from Sews N Bows shows how you can make one. The faux … Read More...
DIY Felt Coasters
Shaleah made several Halloween costumes and had many scraps of left over felt and put them to good use with these felt coasters. This project is repurposing at its best. Shaleah hosts “The Gold Jellybean” where you will find her … Read More...
Super Shisha Stitch Variation
Mary Corbet has been sharing some Shisha stitch tutorials on her Needle ‘N Thread blog recently. So far she has done a basic Shisha stitch tutorial and then a variation on the Shisha stitch variation. Now she is sharing a … Read More...
DIY Rubik’s Cube Tissue Box Cover
Even if you are not a fan of The Big Bang Theory, you will still love the detail involved in creating this gorgeous tissue box cover that Allison (who is a fan) created out of Origami Paper.
She has detailed … Read More...
DIY – Apple Cider Facial Toner
I am lazy when it comes to skin care. Even when I find a quick product (love BB creams) I find it hard to stray away from things my skin is used to. I go through dramatic phases of wanting … Read More...
Technique: Paper Piecing Stamps
These little stamped girls have such cute dresses! Learn to add texture and pattern to your stamped images by using pattern papers with a paper piecing technique from C C Designs.
-Heather
Halloween pumpkin decoration DIY
Katia of “Plushka” created this darling Halloween pumpkin decoration and you can Download and print out a pattern. She also has sweet pictures on how to assemble this pumpkin. Katia offers a collection of textile designs handmade by with an … Read More...
Sugar Skull Patch
Create a sugar skull patch out of felt in celebration of Day of the Dead. Free pattern and tutorial and video by Tova: of “Professor Pincushion” with a wonderful video tutorial. Thanks Tova for sharing 🙂
Recycled jug shakers for cheering on your favorite team
It’s Friday and here is craft just for tonight! Not really but it is kind of fun to say! I know fans love to make some noise when they are cheering on their favorite team and this recycled jug noise … Read More...
Tutorial: House slipper flip flops
Onelmon shows how she turned a pair of house slippers into flip flops. They keep the soft soles of the slippers, but the flip flops are more comfortable for her to slip on and wear around the house. The straps … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked sweatheart neck sweater
Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing made this color blocked sweetheart neck sweater out of three thrifted sweaters. I love it! The piecing gives the impression of a plunged sweetheart neck, but it remains a warm long-sleeved layer for winter. She … Read More...