Drew Scott takes us on a tour of his scrapbook room. In this 30 minute tour you can see how he organizes his various supplies. What I liked about this tour, is that though he has a lot of supplies, … Read More...
DIY Miniature Table
If you like making dollhouse miniatures here’s a little bistro table. The original tutorial is in French but here’s a translated version.You can change up the faux marble top for the type of your choice, to better suit your … Read More...
5 things to check before taking your sewing machine for repairs
Sooner or later, every sewing machine is going to misbehave. Sometimes the fix is simple, but sometimes it’s something that requires a professional. Agy from Green Issues shares 5 things you can check before taking your machine in for repairs. … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic thread shirring
Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to add stretchy gathers to a garment. Use it for a waistband, a bodice, a neckline, or wrist cuffs. Rows of stitching with elastic thread in the bobbin creates the stretchy gathers. Modkid … Read More...
Creative Ways to Make Your Own House Numbers
Adding curb appeal to your home doesn’t just stop at the garden, flowers, and porch décor. Put your own extra touch of creativity to your house numbers with these great DIY ideas. They are all beautiful and very easy to … Read More...
Retro fabric collection + free pattern
I”m swooning over CONTEMPO’s “Vintage Scrapbook” fabric collection I spied at Benartex. Retro buses and phones with great accompanying prints await all fabric lovers. Benartex offers a free quilt pattern, Call Me Maybe, that features the collection perfectly.
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Simple and Beautiful Room Upgrades
Sometimes all you need to boost the feel of a drab room is a simple change of color. It can be overwhelming to redecorate an entire room, and to be quite honest it’s not very cheap either. With these 25 … Read More...
Mini Cat’s Monthly Charts
If you love cat’s then you are going to love this Stitch-a-long. Every month a new chart is added. Here are all the ones so far up till June.
Mini Cat Stitch-a-longs. These would be cute for a cat lover … Read More...
Tutorial: Anatomy of a serger
How well do you know your serger? I know mine well enough to make basic overlocked seams, but not much more than that. Portia from Makery gives a guided tour of her serger. She starts at the back with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow baby toy
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make this happy rainbow toy for a baby. It’s a larger toy, measuring approximately 6.5″ tall X 9″ wide, with a rattle insert so it makes noise when you shake or move … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape placemat
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make a simple bias tape placemat. They’re quick to make, and don’t use much fabric as they are made from just a single layer. The bias tape finishes off the edges. If … Read More...
More than 100 homemade paint recipes
I am totally succeeding at my New Year’s resolution to get back to painting. Both art and my house 🙂 I have been working in acrylics but I thought I might branch out a bit and I found this site … Read More...
Make Your Own Garden Water Feature For Under $30!
Installing a water feature in your garden can be somewhat out of the picture for most, simply because of the cost associated with such. This contemporary design is very easy to put together and install, and can be done for … Read More...
Beaded Tassel Bag DIY
Here is a fun project for the summer- a Beaded Tassel Bag! Katie from Running with a Glue Gun shared this on her blog and I think it’s cute! Tassels are pretty trendy right now and if you make a … Read More...
Decorating Your Craft Projects With Spray Paint
If you like color in your home, but may have a slight problem with wanting to change the colors in your home….frequently, then decorating with spray paint could be a good option. Gone are the days of “tacky” looks of … Read More...
Free Machine Embroidery Patterns – Mason Jars Measurements For The Kitchen
Haven’t had enough of the Mason Jar craze?
Mason jar patterns are one of those sweet little motifs that never go out of style — and they’re just as practical as they are cute. These free mason jar patterns are … Read More...
Hosting a “Stock the Garage” Shower for Him: A Fun Twist on the Traditional Gift Party
Move over blenders and bath towels—it’s time to bring out the power drills and socket sets! If you’re planning a celebration for a groom-to-be, new homeowner, or dad-to-be, a “Stock the Garage” Shower is a brilliant (and slightly cheeky) way … Read More...
Water Color Masking Fluid Tips
The ladies over at Adventures in Making are always sharing fabulous craft techniques and ideas! Last month they shared a lot of water coloring tips, including these tips for working with Masking Fluid.
Alison says: “I love playing with watercolors, … Read More...
Tips: Using the Same Stamp Set 3 Different Ways
Are you using a stamp set in the same way each and every time you use it? Try mixing it up, use the same stamps as a background, as your focal images or mixed with die cuts. Heather Nicols from … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage hanky pocket tee
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make this cute vintage hanky pocket tee. It’s an easy and cute DIY project. You’ll need just the corner of the handkerchief, so this is a good project for … Read More...