Pamela from Sovanisa created this unicorn applique, using an image from a coloring page as a template. She wrote a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a complex image with multiple layers. The mane overlaps the body of the … Read More...
Project: Wild Animal Wall Hanging
Here’s a super cute project from the Art Glitter blog. Using the cover of an acrylic album as the base, they stamped leaves on it and then added printed animal graphics and glitter for a fun wall hanging.
-Heather
Free Project! Kitty Kat Pincushion pattern & instructions
This is the cutest Kitty Kat Pincushion! Anyone would love to receive this as a gift for any occasion. They do not have to be sewers; we all have pins of one kind or another. This comes from “doll maker’s … Read More...
DIY Pallet Swing Bed
Me thinks this DIY Pallett phenomenon is getting out of hand. But who am I to complain when you have such classy DIY hacks coming about?
At the MerryThought, check out another version of the DIY Pallet bed. Absolutely … Read More...
Old Door To Corner Shelf
What an absolutely clever idea. Make this a unique talking point in your room/house. People will wonder as to how you ever did it.
You can either slam a door hard enough to break it or better still, go to … Read More...
Beautiful Tree Hut Made From Pallets
Warning – there are no step by step instructions for this – but all the same – how cool is this pallet project?
You can find more projects like this at the Pallet Project website.
Tutorial: How to sew a pillowcase dress
A pillowcase dress is a favorite first project for new sewers, as well as a favorite quick project for more advanced sewers. It makes a pretty dress for a little girl, and can be completed in an evening. Many pillowcase … Read More...
Tutorial: Texas Puzzle quilt block
This is the August quilt block for the Austin Modern Quilt Guild’s block challenge. Called “Texas Puzzle”, visit the blog post to see step-by-step how to make one.
Image credit: Austin Modern Quilt Guild .
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DIY – Paradise Mango Body Scrub
I swear I can smell the mango permeating through my computer screen. It’s no surprise that after reading this recipe I started craving Poppadoms and Mango Chutney.Its no surprise that after reading this recipe I started craving Poppadoms and Mango … Read More...
Quick Parties – Washi Tape Tableware
Keeping some plain white party ware in your cupboard is essential for last-minute parties or get together. But did you know with a few rolls of Washi-tape you could enhance your dinner ware in a matter of minute. Check out … Read More...
Project: Stamped Travel Tags
Tim Holtz has his newest tags for the month up. This time around the theme is travel and he’ll show you step by step how to create these cool tags using techniques like masking, inking stamps with markers, using stains … Read More...
Felt Pin Cushion Boat (with Trawler Net Thread Catcher!) tutorial
Sian host “buttons and paint” blog out of the UK and has created this cute unique pincushion from felt in the shape of a trawler boat with a knitted net as a thread catcher! She includes a simple tutorial & … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric spray paint leaf prints
Karen from Pysselbolaget used fabric spray paint to make these reverse prints of summer leaves on the fronts of some throw pillows. She made them as reminders of the summer, a rather short season in Sweden. They’re easy to make … Read More...
Freebie: Children’s measurement chart sizes 3T-12
If you sew for kids, Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts has a printable for you. She’s collected the average measurements for children sizes 3T-12 into one handy chart you can download and print out. Now you can make a top … Read More...
Tutorial: Free motion quilt a puzzle
Holly shows her readers how to stitch puzzle pieces on this whole cloth quilt. Though it looks difficult, she makes easy work of it by starting off her free motion quilting with a grid. Visit HollyMayb to get the tutorial… Read More...
Tip: Glitter Shapes for Cards
Here’s a great way to get more from your metal dies, use them as a template for glitter! Find out more about this technique over at the Your Next Stamp blog.
-Heather
Biodegradable Utensils That Look Like Vegetables
What a clever idea. Graft is a series of disposable tableware made of bioplastic PLA revealing its sources materials – the plants. In short – these utensils can be thrown away as they are bio-degradable, and to remind you of … Read More...
Acorn Craft Tutorial
It will not be long before the leaves are falling and we will be bringing out or making fall decorations. I saw these lovely acorns on Dannyelle’s “Life is a Party” blog and I was delighted by how charming and … Read More...
Tutorial: Donut Blouse circle wrap top
Kelly from Casa Crafty shares a tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! showing how to make this circle wrap top. She calls it the Donut Blouse because of the shape when it’s all laid out. On your body, it wraps … Read More...
How to wrap a cord or cable to make it pretty
I can’t tell you how much I want to do this to every cable and headphone I own. I bet it would also make an awesome summertime kid craft! Pop on over to the blog Cute DIY’s for the tutorial … Read More...
