I bet this tutorial on how to make a deer fly catcher would work for other flying pests you might have in your yard but even if you aren’t in need of this how-to you may get a giggle from … Read More...
Tutorial: Lacey fringed summer scarf
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make her Lacey Scarf. It’s a lightweight summer scarf with the ends finished with lace trim layered over a fringed edge. Make it from a voile or lightweight cotton. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired pinafore dress for a little girl
Cherie from You and Mie shares a tutorial for making this sweet pinafore dress for a little girl. The vintage style is inspired by a similar dress that she wore when she was a child. In fact, she made it … Read More...
DIY 60 Cent Earrings
I am flabbergasted at the material used for these unique and trendy earrings! I came across a link for these earrings and immediately knew I wanted to share it with you. I could go on and on about how cool … Read More...
Cardboard Jewelry Tutorial
Oh my goodness! I just have to say I am AMAZED that this set of jewelry is made from cardboard! Wow! This fact fascinates me! As a child on of my favorite things to play with was empty cardboard boxes. … Read More...
Faux-Dichroic Glass Pendant Tutorial
Jenny from Craft Dummies came up with the idea of making Faux-Dichroic Glass Pendants. It gives you the look of fused glass without using a lot of tools. Using beach glass and leftover basket wrap you can create … Read More...
Felt Ice Cream Tutorial with Free Pattern
These cones look so yummy and you will not wear this creamy goodness on your hips. Heidi of “One Creative Mommy” is a retired teacher and stay-at-home mom who loves to create. She designed and created these yummy felt ice … Read More...
Thinking About Botox?
Do you know what furrows are? Do you have some? If you have no idea what I am talking about, then these are the lines between your eyebrows that show up (stand out like a flashing beacon) when you’re shouting … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new bag from an old skirt
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a new bag – out of an old skirt. You’ll need a gathered or pleated skirt for this. The waistband becomes the top of the purse and the gathered … Read More...
DIY Paint Splatter Shorts – My Life on the Divide
80’s styles are all the rage right now, including paint splatters and neon. But shelling out for trends can be costly, especially with back to school right around the corner. All the more reason to check out this great tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Vacation photo pillow cover, plus a handy cutting guide
Instead of tucking a favorite vacation photo from her childhood into a photo album, Laura Bray turned it into a throw pillow. It’s a family memory she can revisit every time she sees the pillow. She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
DIY Paper Flower Crown
Wouldn’t this paper crown be pretty for a bride-to-be at her shower, photo session, or other special event? Get the tutorial for this pretty project created by Smitten on Paper at The Loveliest Day. I think this would be … Read More...
Project: Card with Faux Washi Tape
Washi Tape is still very trendy right now but there another way to get that same look with stamps that look like washi tape! These stamps with your ink colors make is easy to match just the perfect color of … Read More...
Mason Jar Flower Box
Learn how to make a beautiful mason jar flower box with a step-by-step tutorial from The Shabby Creek Cottage! This would make a gorgeous centerpiece for bridal showers or weddings. I love the aqua/turquoise color, but of course it … Read More...
Cascading Ruffle Pillow DIY
I think everyone as well as myself; would love one of these dreamy cascading ruffled pillows. Choose your color and go over and visit Terra of “mama-says-sew” for complete instructions with a pictorial tutorial. Terra has many beautiful and unusual … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre denim quilt
Autumn of It’s Always Autumn entered this quilt in the So You Think You’re Crafty contest and won. I see why. The way she placed the lights and darks…brilliant! Visit her blog to get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Zippered sling purse for craft fairs or travel
Meream at Bored & Crafty shows how to make a craft fair or travel purse. It’s a small purse on a long strap so you can can carry it as a sling. There’s a zipper across the top and also … Read More...
Wind Up Butterflies
Let me just warn you before you begin. You are going to make these, not just one but lot’s why? Because they are so darn cute. Once you get the technique down you are going to want to make blue … Read More...
How to make recycled fabric and paper garland gift wrap
This is so pretty and simple! Pop on over to the blog Homework, Today’s assignment: be inspired for a tutorial on how to make garland style gift wrap out of bits of fabric and a very unexpected sorce for recycled … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a set of reversible placemats
KC from The Real Thing with the Coake Family shows how you can make a set of reversible placemats. This is a good project for a beginning sewer, since it uses only straight seams and can be done rather quickly. … Read More...