Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows two ways to install a zipper – a standard on seam zipper, and a zipper with a lapped front cover the zipper teeth. Go to her blog post for both tutorials… Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded bath towel for dolly
Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how to make a hooded bath towel for a doll. If you cut carefully, you can two of them from 1/2 yard of terry cloth fabric (plus bias tape to finish … Read More...
Tutorial: Add bra strap carriers to a top or dress
Maybe it’s because my bras are more functional than pretty, but I cant stand it when my bra strap peeks out at the shoulders! Dixie from Dixie DIY shows how to add a bra stap carrier to keep that from … Read More...
Q-Tip Painting
Sometimes little hands need a more simple way of painting. This Q-Tip painting technique is great for little ones to make masterpieces! You can find the tutorial over at Mom Mart.
Buttoned Up Bird Houses {Kid Craft}
We love to have birds around our house, but the squirrels are always coming onto our little bird feeders. Perhaps these birdhouses are just the ticket to keep the birds around! You can find this adorable button birdhouse tutorial over … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a Mondrian inspired design on fabric
Head over to I Love To Create to find out how to make a Mondrian inspired design on fabric using fabric paint and masking tape. They used it to upholster a straight back chair, but you could use it for … Read More...
Pinwheel Bouquet Craft
Here is a great craft your kids can help out with and give to mom for Mother’s Day! Head over to Lynn + Lou for the tutorial.
Foam Mermaid Puppets + More Foam Crafts
I love the idea of imagination stations around the house as described in this post! Here, she shows a wonderful way to use foam sheets to make these adorable mermaid puppets! Head over to How Does She to get the … Read More...
DIY: CP Rosa Rugosa Soap
Soap from rose petals…what could be more wonderful? And this cold process soap recipe, from The Nerdy Farm Wife, is also palm oil free. Find all the details here.
Chevron Cake Tutorial
I think chevron is one of those pattern rages that should be a rage. It’s just plain interesting to look at. I expect its hotness won’t cool down any time soon. Find a great tutorial for decorating a cake in … Read More...
Babybel Tulip Bouquet
I never knew the marvels of Babybel cheese and its possibilities for food art until I met Cute Food for Kids. Make these darling Babybel tulips for Mother’s Day, and find links to 30 more edible food ideas HERE … Read More...
Super Easy Glass Jar Picture Frames
Some craft projects are so easy you may ask yourself, why didn’t I come up with this. This could be one of those that I found through Facebook and then Inhabitat and finally over at Photojojo. You use glass … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued purse pocket for a little girl’s dress
Check out this little purse with ric rac straps. It’s actually a pocket appliqued down to a little girl’s dress. How cute is that! A purse and pocket combined! Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House guest blogs at Mama … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Flowers
I love this idea for a little bouquet made from washi tape. The technique involves using beading wire and pipe cleaners. This could be a cute gift or decor for Mother’s Day! Click here to get all the details.
Unique Tassel Necklace Tutorial
This tutorial is brought to us by Kimberly Kohler who provides step-by-step instructions for making two very unique tassel necklaces. One necklace is made using pretty fabric, and the second chain! Take a look and be inspired to make your … Read More...
Diamond Knotted Cord Bracelet Tutorial
The designer of this bracelet describes it as “a twist on a square knot friendship bracelet.” I agree! Siobhán Keogh does a wonderful job at giving clear photos and step-by-step instructions on making this Diamond Knotted Cord Bracelet… Read More...
Bear Cub Macarons
Can I get a collective “awwww…” for these pink bear cub macarons? Still an area I’ve not yet mastered: Cute macarons. Time to get in the kitchen. Find cute macarons oursons HERE at Prunille fait son show. (Blog post … Read More...
Free pattern: Little kid PJ pants
Toni from Sew Jereli recommends a pair of kid’s pajama pants as a first sewing project. They’re made from just a handful of straight seams and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment when you see your child loving the pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Dry erase lap desks
Kelly from Wild Wandering made lap desks for her sons, but instead of a plain hard surface she made the tops dry erase boards. How perfect for travel!! It might be just thing for a summer road trip. Go to … Read More...
Tree Snack
This one couldn’t be easier… turn pretzels and grapes into a tree, making them ever so much more appealing to little eyes and mouths, HERE at Fantastic Fun and Learning.