Jewel-colored berries in reds, blues, purples, and pinks are the perfect combo for a spring or summer wedding! Elegance & Enchantment shares a beautiful inspiration board with links inspired by berries here.
GUEST BLOG ENTRY: Felt Owl Tutorial
Sedef of “Down Grapevine Lane” is a guest blogger on “Home of Homemade Treasures” hosted by Yucenur who loves to learn and be inspired by what she sees and tries to promote a healthy, environmentally friendly, no-waste, organic and as … Read More...
How to make a recycled Capri-Sun iPod Holder
Over at the blog Four Marrs & One Venus there is a cute tutorial on how to make an iPod holder from a Capri-Sun pouch.
Dessert Nacho Bar
Need a new idea for a party bar? How about nachos? Dessert nachos, that is. I’ve never seen this done, but it just makes so much sense. Apple chips and cinnamon chips make the base and toppings include coconut, M … Read More...
Tutorial: Trompe l’oeil necklace and pocket tee
Stephanie from Henry Happened created a trompe l’oeil effect on a plain tee, with painted images of a necklace and pockets. She got the idea from a J. Crew kid’s shirt, but you can see that it’s also a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather card wallet
Here’s a quick sewing project, courtesy of Caila from Caila Made. She shows how to make these simple leather wallets to hold credit cards or business cards. She uses leather (or faux leather), but you could also use a … Read More...
Finding Some Apricot Nemos
Nothing says snow day like apricot Nemos and peanut butter and jelly sushi. Right? I wouldn’t know. DC has been so lame on its snow days. Anyway, make both HERE at Love Them Madly.
Craft Tech | Use the Right Glue
Allison from Dream a Little Bigger has posted a comprehensive article all about glues! She covers all the different types of glues you might encounter as a crafter, explains the use for each, and even includes a handy printable … Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkboard Napkin Rings
Mel’s napkin rings are a bit of mixed-media art – paint and wood and clay. The tutorial hits all the good points.
Tutorial: Cascading Ruffles Peasant Dress
How awesome is this dress that Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made for her daughter!! She calls it the Cascading Ruffles Peasant Dress, and she shares a tutorial showing how to make it. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pillow covers
A new pillow cover is a quick and inexpensive way to spice up your decor. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make one with a zipper closure so it’s easy to remove for washing or for … Read More...
Felt monster toy DIY, make the whole family of colorful monsters!
Katia hosts “Plushka’s Craft” and lives in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and created and is sharing her pattern for the “happy monster” with us. She said she got carried away with making them in different colors. This three eye … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweetheart quilt block
Lindsay of LRStitched did a guest post at Sew Mama Sew! today showing how to make a pieced heart block. The block showcases the fabric line “New Leaf” by Daisy Janie and can be finished as a mini quilt, shown. … Read More...
Moda Friendship Blog Hop and QAL starting soon!
Heads up! There’s a blog hop starting February 18th sponsored by the Moda Blog. Moda fabric designers will take a turn showing us their take on a 9 inch friendship quilt block. Moda invites quilters to join the fun and … Read More...
Make a Folded Valentine Felt Gift Box
Felt Gift Box by “DIY Maven” Designed and created is stunning “Folded Felt Gift Box” and you can find a complete pictorial tutorial at CURly. Who would not love to be gifted with this felt box, it is so dramatic. … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingerbread House Ornament
Sedef hosts “Down Grapevine Lane” and lives in a beautiful wine region of South Australia with her two gorgeous children and her hubby. She has this adorable Tutorial “Gingerbread House Ornament”! As promised in her previous post, she finally got … Read More...
How to make a bag craft case for felt balls and crochet
Our friend Linda from Italy designed and created this pretty bag for storing balls of yarn and crochet hooks to keep everything in order until you are ready to resume your project. The Felt Decor she selected because the floral … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY long fingerless gloves
Check out these long gloves that Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom made! They are so gorgeous with the pearl buttons at the side and the over-the-elbow length. But they’re made without fingers so you can grip a doorknob or send … Read More...
Four Inspiring Felt Valentine’s Day Tutorials
Nancy, a stay-at-home mom hosts a blog called “do small things with love” and I am sure we hit the a gold mine as far as felt craft tutorials goes. She has some of the cutest projects for us to … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY studded vinyl elbow patches
Trang from Behind the Seams shows how to add studded vinyl elbow patches to a plain sweater. Get the tute.
[photo from Behin the Seams]