The rich, comforting colors in this Bear’s Paw quilt block makes me yearn for snuggling under a quilt by a fire, with a cup of cocoa in hand (and a book in the other). You can get the template to … Read More...
Jewelry Organizer – Vintage Zest!
Having too much jewelry is a problem I know many crafters have. And storing all that jewelry can be difficult. Trust me–my jewelry box takes hours to clean and sort when it becomes a tangled knot. Thankfully, crafters are always … Read More...
Wicked blog hop spooky fun
Serial quilters, listen up, the Wicked 3 Blog Hop is on. You are in for a treat as participating quilters reveal their ghoulish quilt-y creations this week and next. Wendy of Why Knot Kwilt? has the schedule and a video … Read More...
Product Review: Customized Purse
Want to carry your stamp art work around with you wherever you go? Well, with the Z Becky Purse you can! This customizable clear purse allows you to insert your own art for a fabulous personalized accessory. Splitcoast Stampers has … Read More...
How to make a recycled test tube vase
OK so this is a pretty idea but the little details like what Shannon used to fill the bottom of these test tubes is just too cool in my book. Pop on over to her blog Eat Sleep Make to … Read More...
Free pattern: Cuffed pajama pants for toddlers
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs over at Birch Fabrics with a free pattern for making a pair of cuffed pajama pants for toddlers. They’re made from a soft flannel. They work equally well for boys or for … Read More...
Tutorial: Decorative stitch sampler pillow
The decorative stitches on my machine are awful pretty but rarely used. 99.999% of the time, I stick to functional stitches like straight stitch, zig zag, or blind hem. This color blocked throw pillow puts those decorative stitches to use. … Read More...
Tutorial | Unique Stitched Title
Add some texture to your scrapbook pages using this hand stitching technique by Cindy Tobey. She shows you how to create a two-toned title using cardstock and embroidery thread. Click here to see how it’s done!
Tutorial: Carved and Filled Design
Claire Wallis shows a simple but very effective method of creating a carved, backfilled and highlighted design on a polymer clay item. Step 1, step 2, step 3 and step 4 (above). Claire does hers on a bangle … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork serger mat with a thread catcher
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make a pretty patchwork mat that sits underneath your serger or overlocker and has a bag attached to catch your scraps. This would also be a nice accessory for a regular sewing … Read More...
DIY Pallet Art
A little different in terms of Pallet crafts and the current Halloween overdose!
This Pallett art project by Tori Grant is beautiful and very creative way of doing something with those pallet’s that hasn’t been done before.
She also decided … Read More...
DIY Grumpy Felt Cat Mask
Kathleen of “Snowdrop & Company” is a collection of do-it-yourself crafts for parties, holidays, gifting, and the home. She loves repurposing and reinventing the ordinary and think every day is worth celebrating. Her “DIY Grumpy Cat Mask” tutorial is so … Read More...
DIY Silk Screen Tea Towel Favor
Customized tea towels make a sweet and very personal favor wedding for your guests. The process is easier than you might think! Check out this tutorial at Something Turquoise and learn how to make them with the design of your … Read More...
Make a patchwork doll quilt
Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios made this pretty patchwork doll quilt for her daughter’s American Girl doll. At 16″ x 24″, both doll and doll-mom get to snuggle. Visit her blog to see how she made it. Oh, … Read More...
How to Make a Jewelry Holder from a Thread Rack
Bonnie from Uncommon Designs came up with a clever jewelry storage solution using a thread rack! I like this idea! Read all about how to make your own Jewelry Holder from a Thread Rack here.
Free pattern: Little girl’s piped peplum top
In honor of Kids Clothes Week, Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this adorable peplum top for a little girl. It’s accented with piping at the waist and diagonally down the bodice. … Read More...
Halloween Pillow Tutorial
Amanda, of “Jedi Craft Girl” and she likes to share her love for crafting, sewing, quilting, trifting, and DIY-ing with you! When October showed it’s cool face Amanda decided to put her summer pillows away and make this very fetching … Read More...
DIY felt & tulle bats, a simple Halloween craft!
Keri of “Shaken Together” is sharing her tutorial “DIY felt & tulle bats”! Her goal is to celebrate a creative life with easy recipes, seasonal projects and gifts, DIY tutorials, crafty goodness and a family life with two boys, two … Read More...
How to Make An Easy Knotted Jute Rosette
Learn to create a rosette using jute in this clever step by step tutorial by Jenn from Endlessly Inspired!
She even has a video of the whole process. The steps couldn’t be any easier (even I can do it!).
She … Read More...
Create Caramel Sauce without any sugar!
Here is a clever idea to making a Banana Caramel sauce.
Kristen of MakeTheBestOfEverthing, caramelized banana puree from a ripe banana and used no sugar.
This is a great topping for pancakes, ice cream and more. And this is healthy … Read More...