I like the color and style of this bracelet. It is made using hardware washers. Check out this tutorial by Mel and learn how she made this sparkle Glitter Washer Bracelet.
Tutorial: Mirrored lipstick case
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this mirrored lipstick case. It has a small mirror and two pockets that hold tubes of lipstick. Get the tutorial.
[photo from The Mother Huddle]
Tutorial: Insulated picnic tote
In searching for a clever use of my stash of vintage polyester fabrics, I found this tutorial by Jennifer at Sewplicity. And insulated tote! How utterly perfect!! It’ll be just the thing to carry a picnic to the park, … Read More...
Free pattern: Knotted zippered pencil pouch
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial (and free pattern) for a zippered pencil pouch with a clever twist. She extended the ends of the pouch and tied them into a knot. You can make them with a knot … Read More...
Technique: Chalkboard Style Teapot Card
The chalkboard look is really trendy right now! Find out how to get this hot look using your stamps over on the Stampendous blog.
-Heather
Nail Polish Pendant Tutorial
Natalie Davidson from North Shore Days shares with us her creative tutorial where she shows us how to create a fun, simple and super easy domed pendant using nail polish and rub on decals. A great first jewelry project, or … Read More...
Free pattern: Hammer pants in toddler sizes
Editor’s Note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active. You can find a similar project here.
Suburbia Soup has a free pattern for making Hammer pants (also known as harem or sareoul pants) in toddler … Read More...
How to Make Felt Peter Pan Bunting & Peter Pan or Robin Hood Hat
Nicole the host of “tikkido” has two very fun and cute projects with the Peter Pan Bunting & Peter Pan or Robin Hood Hats. Check out the amazing Feathers and Arrows party by One Stone Events. It was … Read More...
Projects: Teachers Gifts with a Summer Theme
Tell that favorite teacher thanks for a job well done and get them ready for summer at the same time with these adorable stamped gift treats. Find out more at the Paper, Scissors and Superheros blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Breezy Color-Blocked Summer Top
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard guest blogs at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her Breezy Color-Blocked Summer Top. This is such a cute top! It’s made from sheer chiffon, with color blocking just below the … Read More...
Tutorial | Mini-Book from a Bridal Shower
Renae from Leona Lane shares this mini-book she made as a guestbook from a bridal shower. She used photos taken at the shower as well as advice from the guests. This idea can be adapted to any occasion! Click … Read More...
Button Ring Tutorial
Kasey from My Life on the Divide shows us how to turn a button with a shank into a trendy ring. This gives me and idea for the bag of old buttons I have stashed in craft drawer. Learn how … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle bum diaper covers
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make these adorable ruffle bum baby diaper covers. The tutorial is part of her Gingham Style series. They’re actually a variation on a previously published ruffled diaper cover. Her original design … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler’s peek-a-boo back summer top
Ashley from Cherished Bliss shares a tutorial for making a toddler’s summer top with a peek-a-boo back. The front is gathered on to a plain sleeveless bodice. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from Cherished Bliss]
Easy Felt Crafts: Tooth Pillow (Mr. Smiley Tooth)
“FunEZcrafts” is sharing this cute project for us to create. Are any of the children in your family going to be losing their baby teeth soon? What about children who are afraid of dentist? This easy felt crafts project, called … Read More...
Tutorial: Size a man’s shirt down to fit a boy
Jess from If Only They Would Nap guest blogs in the the Knock it Off series at Elegance and Elephants with a tutorial showing how she sized one of her husband’s button up shirts to fit her young son. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeved-to-sleeveless shirt pattern adaptation
Jen from Grainline Studio shows how to adapt a sleeved shirt pattern to make it sleeveless. Now, don’t go thinking that it’s as simple as just making the shirt without the sleeves. You’ll need to do some reshaping at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up lounging cushion
Sew4Home shows how to make a lounging cushion you can take with you to the park or the pool, or anywhere your summer travels take you. It’s a long cushion, padded with a 1″ layer of foam inside, that rolls … Read More...
Tutorial: Anorina’s Step in Time Quilt
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares how to make this pretty quilt she calls Step in Time. Psst, it was featured in a major quilting magazine in 2012, kudos Anorina! You’ll use precuts to get a head start in piecing, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Binding a quilt with less bulk
Kim of Lily Patch Quilts shares her method for attaching binding to a quilt that reduces bulk at the completion point. It’s a brilliant idea I’ve not seen anywhere. Techniques like this can take years to learn on your own, … Read More...