What could be a better project for today NFL openers than to make these cute “Felt Football Coasters”! Heather of “We Grow by Our Dreams” designed and created these fun “Felt Football Coasters” with a complete tutorial for us to … Read More...
DIY – Mouthwash
I have never really thought about what was in my store bought Mouthwash but I am sure it isn’t anything good or natural. I love the idea of this simple recipe (with free printable label). I always get a little … Read More...
DIY Favor Bag Back Drop
This DIY Backdrop can be used behind food stations or as a photo prop. I think it would be really cute if the kids could grab a bag off the wall before they leave it fill it up with candy … Read More...
Seed Bead Weave Earring Tutorial
I like these Seed Bead Weave Earrings. They remind me of Indian jewelry that is popular at Indian Powwow Festivals, and in little stores in the mountains of North Carolina. This tutorial uses bead weaving and stitching to create … Read More...
Trend: Feather Stamps
A very hot trend right now is feathers, they are popping up on home decor, clothes and of course stamps. The Paper Artsy blog has a huge post with tons of ideas and techniques using feather stamps. I personally am … Read More...
DIY Shrinky Plastic Bracelet
Notice the bracelet? It is made from plastic, but not shrinky dink plastic! Michelle from Rust & Sunshine recycled a plastic container from a grocery store bakery to make this bracelet. Check out her tutorial and see how to make … Read More...
Driftwood Seahorse – Creative in Chicago
Summer’s almost over where I’m at, but there’s still time for a few more trips to the beach. And while you’re there, you could pick up some driftwood to create your own wall art, like Creative in Chicago did. Her … Read More...
DIY Trendy Bee Cuff
“I’m bringing home a baby bumble bee, want my Mommy be so proud of me, I’m bringing home a baby bumble bee..ouch!!! It stung me!”
Does anyone remember this catchy childhood silly song? It was one of my favorites, to … Read More...
Tip: Stamped Envelopes
Don’t forget the envelope! We spend so much time making our lovely cards why stick it in a plain ol’ envelope? K Werner Deisgns has a video for dressing up that boring envelope.
-Heather
Halloween Mummy Felt Cat Plushie tutorial
Nelly Pailloux is a SUPERSTAR on “Cut Out + Keep” created this darling and meaningful “Mummy Cat Plushie” along with it’s meaning. The Ancient Egyptians worshiped cats and mummified their bodies. Mummy Cat has clearly strayed in from some similarly … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple color blocked skirt
Erin from Sewbon shows how to make a simple color blocked skirt. The placement of the color blocking creates a visual drop waist. This would make a good project for a beginning sewer, as it requires only a handful of … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy mane lion taggy toy
Nancy from Small Things with Love made this cuuuuute lion taggy toy for her baby daughter. Her little girl loves it! The loops are easy for little hands to grab a hold of. The face is made of felt, and … Read More...
Halloween Spider web Pillow Tutorial
This is the most gorgeous Halloween pillow I have seen. Amy of “Positively Splendid” says: “I am the type of person who tends to fall in love with a particular supply and then stick with it over and over … Read More...
No-Bake Cake: Pencil Shaped For Back To School
Jenn from endlesslyinspired created this back to school cake that is shaped like a pencil.
Best of all – this is a no-bake cake! It looks like you may have spent hours in the kitchen making this – but no … Read More...
Silhouette Series Continues
Brigitte Dadaux has posted the fourth in the series of silhouette of elegant ladies with a vintage flair. I think these designs would look so nice stitched up in rich coordinating jewel tones, but you could stitch them all in … Read More...
Felt Neon Triangle Artwork
What else do you need from artwork but neon felt? Asks Dom from craftedblog.
And looking at the image above and the step by step instructions from her blog, I would tend to agree.
If you agree as well, then … Read More...
Homemade Fruit Fly Trap
Yes they are a pain – they are pesky, always around where there is fresh fruit and are a pain to get rid of.
So, it’s with great joy I bring to you a homemade fruit fly concoction that I … Read More...
Revive Your Mascara
Technically you are meant to throw your Mascara away after 3 Months. When I have to pay $30 for 15 ml of Mascara I wan’t to keep it as long as I can. This may be the solution to dragging … Read More...
Chocolate Football Snack Mix
Brenda made a snack mix for football season which includes chocolate covered almonds made to look like footballs. How clever!
She describes it as a “manly” snack mix and is on the mission to prove that football can be cute. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY lounge pillow
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom created a folding lounge pillow out of 4 standard bed pillows and 2 yards of home dec fabric. You can fold them into a wedge shaped lounger for reading or playing video games. Or, lay … Read More...