This necklace reminds me of Spring. I have seen fabric covered bead necklaces in etsy shops and wondered how they were made, thanks to a recent post on the blog Eat. Sleep. Make, I now know how and look forward … Read More...
Tip: Use tissue paper when cutting slippery fabrics
Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how she uses tissue paper to stabilize slippery fabrics while she cuts them. Go to her blog to see how she does it.
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Moss Rocks Felt Mushroom Spring Wreath Tutorial
Sharon from “Craft ‘n Coffee” has this darling wreath tutorial for spring and you will want to make it. First, build a wreath using Moss Rocks from the dollar store (I have bought bags at our Dollar Tree) and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible fabric trinket basket in three sizes
Cathy from Trinkets In Bloom shows how to sew a reversible fabric basket to hold trinkets and other small items. They’re made from two layers of home dec weight fabric so the sides stand up on their own. She gives … Read More...
Free pattern: Summertime Beach Bag
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making her Summertime Beach Bag. It has a bucket shape and boxed corners. It’s big enough to hold a towel, a good book, and a pair of shades. Swap the … Read More...
Free Pattern: 15-Minute Gift Bag
Ashley of “Pretty Posy” shares her first freebie! She saw something similar to her “15-Minute Gift Bag” at Tarjay and knew that they would be so fast and easy to make. They are the perfect size for gifts in a … Read More...
Fringe Cake
Coooooool. And edible. Find a fabulous tutorial with step-by-step photos to decorate a cake, fringe-style, HERE at A Subtle Revelry.
How to make a Chanel Lego inspired purse
Over at the the blog Studs and Buttonholes there is a fun tutorial on how to make a Chanel inspired Lego clutch.
Show & Tell | DIY Graduation Announcements
Sara from Lilies and Light is sharing this post about how she made her own graduation announcements in Photoshop. She links to various resources you can use, and gives design as well as printing tips. If you prefer you … Read More...
Tutorial | Using Sticker Sheet Negatives
Do you have any of these lying around in your stash? Michelle from the October Afternoon Design Team shows how you can upcycle the label negatives to uses as stencils in your designs. Click here to see more.
Knight’s Shield {Kid Craft}
A knight’s shield can really up the imaginative play of any child! If you have been wanting to make a creative play craft for your child, check out this knight’s shield over at seven thirty three.
Pattern: Oriental Poppy Quilt
The late Ruby Short McKim created this quilt pattern, Oriental Poppy as part of her quilt pattern business back in the 1920’s and 30’s in Kansas City, Missouri (US). It uses both piecing and applique for the flower. More than … Read More...
How to make a recycled book Kindle cover
I love when new technology meets old technology. That’s just what this is. See how to make a recycled book cover for your Kindle over at the blog Mama Fish.
Tip: Plastic ruler as a pinning tool
Jennifer from Workroom Social shows how she uses a plastic ruler as a pinning tool when she’s got two (or more) layers of fabric and she only wants the pin to go through the top layer. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered fabric circle flower brooch
Belikova Alexandra at Kalinka Handmade shows how to make a flower brooch out of gathered fabric circles. It’s all handstitching with small pieces of fabric, so it’s a good project to take with you to pass the time in waiting … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated pillowcase
Sew4Home shows how to make a pretty pleated pillowcase. It would make a beautiful decorative accent to your bedding, but because the pleated accent is on just the side, you can also sleep on it comfortably. Go to their tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial | Egg Carton Daffodil Flowers for Spring
Here’s a fun craft you can do for decor or with the kids: daffodils from egg cartons! You can also use these on an off-the-page scrapbooking project. Click here to get all the details at Mr.Printables.
5 Ways to Use the Wedding Party App
Wedding Party is a fun app that allows you and your guests to collect photos and notes about your wedding and share them all in one place! You can download the app here, or read about 5 unique ways … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing appendages onto a softie
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how to add arms and legs (or tentacles) to a felt softie. Her video makes the process so easy to understand. See her tute.
Crochet Butterfly Pattern and tutorial
Marie is a 33 year old gal living in East London and hosts her blog “Marie’s Making”. She loves making things, photography, design, crafts and most of all she loves screen printing. Today I ran across her darling butterfly that … Read More...