Nash from Craft a Doodle Doo shares four free printable papers, and shows how you can use them to update a project binder or art journal. Click here to go to the download and tutorial.
Puff Pastry “Carrots”
I’m always and forever fascinated by any intersection of food and literature, especially children’s literature. Always and forever. (Just to be dramatic about it, as I feel is appropriate when discussing the intersection of food and literature.) Find the how-tos … Read More...
“Nachos and Cheese Dip” Dessert
You folks are going nuts with your desserts-that-look-like-not-desserts for Cinco de Mayo! Find the how-tos to make nachos and cheese dip, oh ho, but not really, HERE at hoopla palooza.
Technique: Pearlized Painting
The Serendipitous Stamper has a pretty technique to share, using Tsukineko All-Purpose Ink and Memento markers to achieve a pearlized look on paper. I love the great little shimmer it gives!
-Heather
State Map Art Tutorial – Barks Blog
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at watercolor painting and don’t know where to start, Jaime of Barks Blog has an excellent video tutorial that walks you through creating these pretty state map art prints. Jaime breaks everything … Read More...
Tutorial: Add color and design to a plain skirt using fabric dye and markers
Margot Potter shares a tutorial at I Love to Create showing how to add bright color and fun designs to a plain skirt. First she tie-dyes the skirt and then uses fabric markers to draw funky designs over the color … Read More...
DIY Lacey Crocheted Hoop Earrings
Aren’t these earrings lovely? I think so! I like crochet jewelry. I do not know how to crochet but, my Mama does. I have a stash of hoop earrings waiting to be used, and my Mama has the yarn, I … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic ruffled throw pillow
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a throw pillow covered with ruffles. She keeps the ruffles raw-edged for a delightfully shabby look. (It also saves tons of time by not having to hem all … Read More...
BH&G Best Pincushions Patterns
Mom will love one of Better Homes and gardens pincushions for a Mother’s Day gift. I have pictures 6 out of the 23 darling pincushions that they have patterns and instructions for and you can look through the others for … Read More...
DIY: 25 Beauty Gifts for Mom
Love this! Stephanie at Henry Happened has pulled together 25 rocking tutorials to make everything from scrubs to soap to lip balm, tub tea and more. Make this Mother’s Day all about DIY beauty. Find these 25 tutorials here (scroll … Read More...
DIY: Cucumber Honey Skin Toner
The color…and the smell — two of my favorite scents together. Jillee from One Good Thing whipped up some cucumber honey toner and says it is just the perfect thing after being in the sun. Find it here (as well … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed tote with a rubber coated bottom
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she painted a purchased tote bag to create this monogrammed tote with a rubber coated bottom. The rubber coating strengthens the inexpensive tote so it can better stand up to wear and tear. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Picnic-style placemats
Meredith from Wait Till Your Father Gets Home! shows how to make a set of picnic-style placemats. Use them at your table or on an actual picnic. They have a pocket for a napkin and a strap to hold the … Read More...
How to Make Paper Beaded Necklaces
This Spring time bib necklace is made from old magazines and newspapers. How clever! I like the pastel colors. Check out the in-depth tutorial on the Fine Craft Guild website and learn how this beautiful Paper Beaded Bib Necklace was … Read More...
Tutorial: Riveted leather business card holder
WobiSobi shows how to make this leather business card holder. The sides are held together with metal rivets, so there’s no sewing required. Go to her blog for the DIY.
[photo from WobiSobi]
Tutorial: Decorative stitch pillow covers
If you want to use some of the fancy decorative stitches on your sewing machine, check out this tutorial at Sew4Home. They show how to use your decorative stitches to make pretty throw pillow covers. Go to their tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: DIY suspenders
Kelly from True Bias guest blogs at Sew, Mama, Sew! with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of suspenders. They’re especially cute when made out of decorative elastic. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]
Tip: Die Cut Shapes with Paper Scraps
I know we all have tons of those little scraps and snippets of pretty pattern that kills us to throw away! Here’s an excellent idea on the Papercrafts blog for using those little pieces together to make pretty pattern die … Read More...
Superman Whoopie Pies
I, for one, am not up on my Superhero knowledge. I didn’t know that there is a forthcoming Superman movie remake on its way. I do have one family member (OK, my older brother) who knows this, I’m sure. Make … Read More...
Earth Yogurt Parfaits and Sun Crackers
I’m a day late for Earth Day, but shouldn’t every day honor the Earth? I loooooove these swirly Earth yogurt parfaits. Make them HERE at Creative Food. And keep going with some suns. Let the kids make sun crackers … Read More...