In this tutorial Khadija from Creative Mind shows how to make a simple, yet colorful neon pair of earrings using homemade clay and pearl glass beads. Khadija also shares in the post her recipe for making homemade clay. Learn how … Read More...
Tutorial: Water resistant rain pants
Monica from Adirondack Inspired recently showed off a pair of rain pants she made for her kids. Now she’s back with a tutorial giving us a step-by-step so we can make some, too. They’re made from a water resistant material … Read More...
Adjustable Party Felt Hat tutorial
Our Onel is inspiring us again with her adorable “felt party hat tutorial” on how to make her simple and adjustable hat. These hats can be made is any color with any party theme and unlike paper ones they can … Read More...
How to paint the trim on a purse
OK, I get that neon is back but I was around the last time it was in. The tutorial over at the blog The Pretty Life Anonymous is great though no matter what color you use. Chet out the awesome … Read More...
Balsa Wood Flower Stirrers
I love something pretty that is also practical. In that it helps stir my drink. Make (easily) balsa wood flower stirrers HERE at Confetti Pop. I had no idea balsa wood flowers, or sola flowers, existed. I found some … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl luggage tag
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how to make a vinyl luggage tag. Hers is made from a bright turquoise vinyl so it’s easy to spot on a luggage carousel. She found the vinyl in the home dec section of … Read More...
Moon Pies for the Earth
I think it’s fitting a celestial body represent Earth. Decorate store-bought moon pies to make Earth pops for Earth Day HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Tutorial | How to Print Instagram Photos
if you want to get your Instagram photos off your account and onto scrapbook pages, here is a great video tutorial from Jennifer Wilson at Simple Scrapper, showing how she prints her photos. She also shares the source for … Read More...
How to set a formal table for a dinner party – or how to eat at one.
This is one of those must know life lessons that always seem overlooked.
If you have ever waited to see what everyone else was doing before picking up your fork? Then make sure you memorize this photo. In fact save … Read More...
Winter Felt Art Video tutorial
This darling “Winter Felt Art” project comes from “Martha Stewart” created by one of her editors: Kristin St. Clair with a video tutorial and written instructions with patterns for the animals. It seems that winter is holding on here … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingham and Ruffles Tote Bag
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make her Gingham and Ruffles Tote Bag. She made it to hold her projects (sewing, knitting, crochet, etc.) but it would also be nice to tote books to the library. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase pajama pants
A standard pillowcase can be turned into a cute little girl’s dress or a skirt, but you can also turn it into a pair of child’s pajama pants. Mama Fish shares a tutorial. Go to her blog to see how … Read More...
Project: Little Birdie Card
I love the soft romantic look of this card by Cherry Nelson, find her directions for making it over on the Pink Persimmon blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Patchwork memory pillow
Andrea of Crafting Connections shares in her latest Mini-Magazine how to create a pillow with your child’s artwork. Of her method, she explains,
… Read More...The pillow cover is being pieced together using a quilt-as-you-go technique. once you know how it’s done,
Tutorial: Quilt your own fabric
Marni of Haberdashery Fun shares on her blog how to quilt your own fabric that you later sew into projects. Of course you can buy yardage of already quilted fabric, but the choices are limited. Here she chose a darling … Read More...
Tutorial: Binding small
Kerry of verykerryberry believes good binding can add to or detract from your quilted items. She shows the best way to bind what she calls ‘small quilty things’ with a single binding method (double binding is standard for bed quilts). … Read More...
DIY Layered Button Necklace
Spring time is here. It’s time to adorn yourself with bright, colorful jewelry! Amy from One Artsy Mama shares this simple tutorial with us for creating your own layered button necklace. She said that you can make it in less … Read More...
Buffet Loading Techniques
Have you ever been to a restaurant that allows you to fill a bowl with salad? Well fritesandfries.com have mastered the art of what can only be called TAOFF Technique – “Taking Advantage Of Free Food”.
I know this technically … Read More...
Tutorial: Duct tape dress form
If you want to make a dress form that’s an exact copy of your own body, a duct tape dress form might be the way to go. They’re inexpensive to make and don’t require fussy measuring. Deby from So Sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom appliqued pillows
Sania Pell posted a tutorial on Inside Out Magazine’s web site for making a charming set of throw pillows. Applique fabric images and add silk flowers and leaves for one-of-a-kind accessories with dimensional flair that perfectly match your decor. See … Read More...