When you want to hide a row of stitching, another seam is good camouflage. It’s called stitching in the ditch, when you place a seam right where the fabrics from another seam meet. Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to … Read More...
Project: Flower Card
Find directions for making this lovely flower card over on The Artist Stampers blog. I love all the texture this card has!
-Heather
DIY Wire Heart Ring
Wire rings are a fast growing trend this year. You can wear them on any finger, a mid finger ring, even as a toe ring. I can’t tell you how many times I have started to ordered a wire ring … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a mod shift dress
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how you can make a mod shift dress. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric so there’s no need for a neck closure or zipper. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Makeup – Eye Liner Trick
Make the most out of your beauty items and turn your eye liner pencil into a thick smudge stick.
The BeautyDepartment Liner Trick
You will need a lighter and some patience as you wait 15 seconds or so for it … Read More...
Tip: Make Your Own Texture Paste
Since stencils have become so trendy right now so has texture paste. Texture paste is like spackling compound, you smooth it over a stencil, remove the stencil and let it dry for a wonderful raised image. The Such a Pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Contrast panel gathered skirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to add a contrast panel to the next gathered skirt you make. It’s a cute twist on a basic gathered skirt. Her tutorial is part of the Summer Of No Pants series hosted … Read More...
Painted Mosaic Styrofoam Tile Frames
My kids love to make pictures out of the pre-cut styrofoam stickers. I never thought about making our own tiles out of their own painting of Styrofoam. This would make a great hand made gift for anyone! Just head over … Read More...
Textured Acrylic Book Covers
Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity on the outside of a notebook to help foster a child’s love of writing and journaling on the inside. Here is a beautiful and artistic way of decorating a notebook. Head over … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and ribbon embellished towels
If you have a stash of pretty ribbons just waiting to be made into something cute, this embellished kitchen towel over at Sew4Home may be just the project for you. Each towel is embellished with a strip of pretty fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a lightweight floaty wrap from a scarf
Aunt Peaches shares a tutorial over at the Scarves.net blog showing how easy it is to whip up a floaty wrap out of a scarf. It takes just two simple seams! Go to her tute.
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Tutorial: Shirred bandana baby dress or skirt
Stacie from Yellow Spool has made many of these shirred bandana baby dresses over the years. They work as a dress or skirt, depending on the age of the child. With straps and for a younger baby, it’s a dress. … Read More...
DIY Seed Bead Bracelet
I am digging the colors of the beads on these seed bead bracelets made by Stephanie from Henry Happened. Stephanie used three strands of beads one each bracelet to make the bracelets. You might be surprised at what kind … Read More...
Which fabric marking tool to use on your sewing project?
Marking tools are a must-have sewing notion for me. The right marking tool depends on your fabric type and the kind of marking you need to make. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts looks at a variety of marking tools available, … Read More...
{Pinteresting Weddings} 20 DIY Wedding Shoes
I’m launching a new column on DIY Weddings called Pinteresting Weddings and I can’t wait to share it with you! Every weekend I’ll create a Pinterest board with a new theme for wedding inspiration, tutorials, crafts, DIYs, and more. I’m … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Bag
This gift bag is so lovely it’s almost a gift itself! Pop on over to the Stempeleinmaleins blog and find step by directions for cutting and folding to make this pretty bag. Note: You’ll need to translate the site from … Read More...
DIY Wool Felt iPhone Sleeves
I have heard that many users are breaking the glass on their iPones and this “Wool Felt iPhone Sleeves” will help stop this problem. Guest post by Marisa of “Omiyage” is on “Poppy Talk” where you will find her complete … Read More...
DIY Painted Bridal Shoes {Something Blue Soles}
Seeking something blue for your wedding ensemble? Be sure to visit Something Turquoise for a fun DIY tutorial on painting the soles of your bridal shoes. What a fun and easy way to incorporate this traditional element into your attire!
Gumdrop People and a Free Printable Game
This could be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Ever. And I have a six month old. And I’ve been posting on cute food for years. Gumdrop people (look at the girl’s dress!) and a printable for a gumdrop game. … Read More...
Cute Projects for the Fourth of July
It’s time to bring out the red, white and blue yarn if you haven’t already and stitch up some cute Fourth of July projects! Here’s a half dozen for you to try.
These 4th of July patterns are perfect for … Read More...