Aside from the whole cherry-flavored, delicious-sounding cake thing, I’m loving the flower decorations made from candy clay on this cake. Make the cake and decorations HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Project: Flip Out Card
Stephanie from The Stamps of Life is sharing videos from one of her recent classes for FREE , showing you how to use stamps, dies and pattern papers for a lovely flip out card. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Bean Bag Balls
I have always wanted to know how to make these. There are so many fun games you can play with bean bag balls! Head over to Poole Party of 5 for the great tutorial!
DIY Anthro Inspired Necklace
This chic necklace was inspired by an Anthro necklace retailed at $298. Khadija from “Creative Khadija” created this knock-off version for around $10. In the tutorial Khadija shows the image of the original Anthro necklace. To be honest I love … Read More...
Sliding Knot Friendship Bracelet Tutorial
Need to make a gift for a friend? Have some extra beads laying around begging to be used? Why not make a friendship bracelet! Check out this tutorial and learn how to make a simple, yet sweet looking Sliding Knot … Read More...
Tutorial: Machine applique stitches
Are you feeling stitchy? Julie of The Crafty Quilter shares the last tutorial in her three-part series on machine applique. To make sure you get great results with your own needlework efforts, she shares lots of great photos of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Stay Put Elastic Bookmark
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a bookmark that won’t slip out. It has an elastic strap to keep it in place. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Tutorial: Gathered knit basket weave pillow
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how to make this gathered knit fabric basket weave pillow. Nothing is actually woven, though. Instead, squares of gathered knit fabric are pieced together in a basket weave pattern.. Her post is part of … Read More...
Tutorial | Upcycle Old Pre-inked Stampers
Here’s a clever idea from Tempest Ahoy. If you have just a few acrylic stamps and don’t want to invest in acrylic blocks, maybe you can do like she did and upcycle some older pre-inked stamps to use them. She … Read More...
Silly Stick Puppets
Kids love to make puppets. Here is a fun and simple idea to make puppets where you don’t need a lot of pricey materials. Head over to Inner Child Fun for the tutorial.
Tutorial | Confetti Paper Bowl
This is such a nice idea from Carolyn over at Homework: a confetti bowl made from paper scraps! She shows you how you can make the bowl shown above as well as smaller cups. Click here to go to … Read More...
Plastic Army Man Bowl – MoiraCoon
I don’t think there are too many guys I know who wouldn’t be delighted to receive a bowl like this, regardless of their age. MoiraCoon shares this fun tutorial on how to create a bowl out of plastic figurines. Warning, … Read More...
Tutorial: Double keyhole knit top
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to make a blousey knit top with a double keyhole detail at the neck. It’s a cute look for her tween-aged daughter, but it would also be nice for adults or for younger … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcover your office chair
Office chairs are all about function, and not so much about form. I mean, who actually has a pretty chair sitting in front of their computer desk? Amy from Positively Splendid does, but that’s because she created a slipcover for … Read More...
Felt Flowered Pillow Cover & Felt 3D butterfly display DIY
Ashley made two projects that go together and you can make both or one. She created the Felt Flowered Pillow using a “Go! Cutter” but you can easily cut the circles by hand. The other is a precious 3D butterfly… Read More...
Tutorial: Flat front, elastic back waistband
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to put in a flat front, elastic back waistband. This is a good solution for a pair of pants or a skirt where you want to have a flat front (no gathers) but also … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew leather card wallet
Things We Do shows how to make a leather card wallet, no sewing required. The sides are glued together, and the closure is a knotted loop of elastic cord. If you wanted, you could sew the sides instead of gluing. … Read More...
Two Hearts Bracelet Tutorial
Silvia posted this valentines two hearts bracelet tutorial on her blog “Born in ’82.” Valentines Day is obviously over for 2013, but this bracelet can be worn year round! Check out the tutorial and learn how to create … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a quick pajama set for a young child
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a quick pajama set for a young child. The set includes a pair of pants sewn from yardage and a coordinating top that’s actually a storebought tank embellished with applique … Read More...
DIY: His & Hers Body Wash
Love body wash but not crazy about all that grating of your fave bar of handmade or store bought soap? Jillee from One Good Thing figured out you can make a wonderful body wash without grating, and with only two … Read More...
