Well, this rug isn’t actually ragged. It’s just made in the style of a Rag Rug which makes it rugged, for sure. What I like about this project is that it not only uses recycled thrift store sheets but … Read More...
Tutorial | Easy Fourth of July Starburst Craft
Make this quick and simple starburst for your July 4th decor using straws, cardboard, and other crafting supplies like paint and stencils. Get the complete supply list, and the directions over at Christina’s Adventures.
Tutorial: Draft and sew a bow collar
Naomi from One Avian Daemon shows how she created the bow collar on a coat she made. LOVE!! It’s a variation on a shawl collar, with one end extended and cinched into a pretty bow. She tells how to draft … Read More...
How to Make Felt Pinwheels tutorial
Get over to “Cut out + Keep” for a complete tutorial on how to make “Felt Pinwheels”. You can use school colors for a grad party or red, white and blue for the 4th of July. These pretty pinwheels … Read More...
Project: Transparent Card and Box
Transparency sheets are lovely but can be a little intimidating to work with. Julie Stainton has a couple of beautiful projects over on the Classroom blog. She’ll show you how to make a sliding card holder and pillow box … Read More...
DIY Gold Ice Cream Cones
I think it’s important to feel like a superstar every day. And so, I think it’s important that every time you eat ice cream the cone is gilded. Seriously, we all need gold cones because we are all just that … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy flounce ruffles
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to make a flounce ruffle. Unlike a gathered ruffle, which gathers a long straight piece of fabric, a flounce uses a curved piece of fabric to create a ruffled effect. The inner part of … Read More...
Make Your Own Berry Boxes
I wasn’t even thinking berry boxes before, but now I’m picturing them everywhere. As gift containers, centerpieces, favors, actual berry picking boxes… Find the step-by-step how-tos to craft your own berry boxes HERE at fellow fellow.
Tutorial: One Direction pieced chevron cuff bracelet
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make her One Direction cuff bracelet. There are no boy bands involved in this project – the One Direction she’s talking about is the pieced chevron that wraps around your wrist. This … Read More...
Trending: Cake Toppers. 12 DIY Ideas.
Despite not having actually made a cake in ages, I’m currently obsessed with cake toppers. (See my previous roundup of cupcake toppers.) Even if you have little experience or interest with cake decorating you can make your cake party … Read More...
Yarn Art Rainbow Picture
Rainbows always make me feel hopeful. My children love to spot rainbows right after a light rain shower too. Here is a great way to bring a rainbow to a wall in your house, make a rainbow picture! You can … Read More...
Printing with Paper Doilies
Doilies from the dollar store or grocery store have the most beautiful patterns if you just look closely. Using them for a pattern stencil is such a great idea! Make these beautiful cards with the tutorial from Art with Kids.
Yarn Butterflies
How adorable are these little creatures? I feel like I so often see the coffee filter butterflies, and never anything new and unique. These are simple yet cute enough to hang from your child’s ceiling in their bedroom! You can … Read More...
Gertie’s favorite linings for summer garments
Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing writes about lining a summer garment. Specifically, she writes about lining fabrics that meet her four criteria: breathability (IMPORTANT for hot weather!), affordability, fabric characteristics, and easy care. Go to her … Read More...
DIY Sea Stone Ring
I am fascinated with rocks. I love the different shapes, sizes, textures and colors. As a child I collected rocks. My collection consisted of several plastic gallon ice cream buckets full of rocks I picked up wherever one caught my … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY sleeve roll for crease-free pressing
Mama Nene from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern for making a sleeve roll. The long, firmly packed roll allows you to iron a sleeve without putting a crease in the opposite side. She notes that if you print the … Read More...
Free pattern: Mother Goose quilt + Anna’s news
A lot going on at Anna Maria Horner. If you haven’t seen these photos of she and her mom don’t miss it. If you haven’t seen her new baby girl, go here. And lastly – and not nearly … Read More...
Tutorial: Komebukuro drawstring bag
Jill at Creating My Way To Success used some of the Japanese fabrics in her stash to make a Komebukuro, a traditional Japanese drawstring bag used to carry rice offerings to temples or shrines. You could use it for more … Read More...
DIY Friendship Bracelet Watch
I remember as a little girl browsing the craft aisle at the local store with my Mama and seeing the rows of embroidery thread in what looked like an endless variety of colors and being fascinated but the thin, yet … Read More...
DIY Colored Bamboo Food Plates
I love bamboo disposable food plates. Bamboo is the “acceptable” paper plate for rich people. I love any excuse to be lazy, and this is a great one. These plain Bamboo plates have been taken to the next level with … Read More...