It is fascinating to me to observe an artist’s mind at work. Most of us have trouble articulating our design process — we say it’s something we “feel.” So I love that Jude Hill speaks aloud her thoughts as she … Read More...
Tutorial: Frames for tiny art
Pam Harris of Gingerbread Snowflakes shows us how to use tooling foil to create beautiful frames for tiny artwork, such as Artist Trading Cards (ATCs). Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint immediately saw the potential for using these frames with … Read More...
Free pattern: Knot front Dolman top for girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a knot front Dolman top. It’s a loose fitting top that ties in a knot at the waist. The free pattern comes in sizes 4/5 and … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible ottoman slipcover
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made a slipcover for a worn out ottoman. It’s a simple cover that fits over the ottoman, easily removed for washing or to flip it the other way. ‘Cause it’s reversible, too! … Read More...
Video tutorial: Geometric cut out dress back
Sylvia at Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how she created a geometric cut out back on a dress she bought. If you want to do this, you’ll need a dress that doesn’t have a zipper down the … Read More...
Apple Pie Cocktail
On my to do list: Become a master cocktail mixer. Also, learn to garden and become fluent in French. Guess I better get busy. Because a hot apple pie cocktail sounds delicious. Oh, I’ll also be a master of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre alphabet tote bag
Guess what Jennifer Perkins used to create this alphabet ombre design on a tote bag? Spray fabric paints and foam alphabet stickers! Yes!! How cute would this be on a pair of kid’s skinnies! Go to the I Love To … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt gadget sleeve
Lana Red shows how to make a simple felt pouch for a hard drive, phone, or any other small gadget that might need protecting. The sewing is super simple. An extra layer of felt gives it a pop of color … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s overalls dress
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial over at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a little girl’s dress out of a pair of outgrown overalls. Go to her tutorial.
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Free pattern: Little girl panties
Mama Nene from Serger Pepper has a free pattern for making little girl panties. She uses fabric from old knit clothing, with fold-over elastic to bind the edges. Her pattern will fit a child 4-5 years old. If you need … Read More...
Project: Stamped Barrette
This lovely hair barrette looks like porcelain but it’s actual stamped shrink plastic! Amazing! Visit The Bright Side of Life for directions on making one of these to wear yourself.
-Heather
Tutorial: Zippered make-up bag and brush roll
Head over to Pink Polka Dot Creations to find out how to make a make-up bag and brush roll. The make-up bag is a lined zippered pouch. The brush roll is made from a washcloth. Go to her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote. It’s a roomy tote bag with plenty of space to tote your produce home from the farmer’s market, carry a picnic to the park, or hold a book and … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Images on Kraft Cardstock
Hop on over to the My Favorite Things site and learn how to shade and layer color on your stamped images using Prismacolor Pencils (my personal fave) on kraft cardstock. Coloring on this tan type of cardstock instead of plain … Read More...
Tutorial: Use foil paper and glue to make metallic designs on fabric
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim used foil paper and glue to create the tribal design on this foldover pouch she made. If you want to see how to do it, go to her tutorial.
[photo from Mad Mim]
DIY: Coconut Oil Hair Mask
After this long winter, not only is my skin dry, so is my hair. That’s why I’m loving Cindy at Made2Style‘s easy recipe for returning moisture to your hair using just one ingredient: the oh-so-versatile coconut oil. Find it … Read More...
DIY: No More Dry Skin Beeswax Lotion
This sounds like the perfect antidote to hands that have been beaten up by the winter. Beeswax makes a lotion that’s really more like a balm, but it’s apparently so soothing even non-lotion users love it. Get the step-by-step tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial & Template | Booklet Box for Packaging Cards
Every time I visit Damask Love I gasp from the sheer loveliness of Amber’s projects. She’s done it again with this free tutorial and template for making a booklet box for gifting card sets. The box has handy pockets on … Read More...
Show & Tell | Altered Cigar Box by The Answer is Chocolate
Carol at The Answer is Chocolate (indeed it is!), shares how she altered a cigar box in a beachy theme using her scrapbooking supplies. She will be using it to store some special jewelry. Click here to see more.
Tutorial: Reverse Applique circles
These pretty reverse applique circles remind me of Spring. That’s a good thing since I had to turn the heat back on today. Yep, another cool snap. Lindsay of Lindsay Sews shows you how to create these shapes, saying it’s … Read More...