Anna Evers from Plan B takes a pair of scissors to a button up shirt to create a cool cut away neckline. The black shirt that she used creates a striking silhouette. What a cool idea!! She shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Antiseptic Ointment for First Aid
If you’d rather not use commercial antiseptic ointments, the folks at Frugally Sustainable have an easy and inexpensive all natural alternative. Use it on cuts, scrapes and abrasions…and it will smell good too! Get the tutorial here.
Tutorial: DIY suspenders
Head over to M & J Blog to find out how you can DIY a pair of suspenders. You can make them with any kind of ribbon. They used a black ribbon with a metallic gold Greek key design. Go … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fabric paper towel roll
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a roll of fabric “paper” towels for your kitchen. They’re made from a layer of toweling and a layer of flannel. They snap together so you can keep … Read More...
Make Your Own Beaded Stitch Markers
It seems like we knitters can never have too many stitch markers. I know I have some that I’ve made, some that were made for me, other that I’ve purchased, and I still never seem to be able to … Read More...
“DIY Felt Valentine Envelopes {Pottery Barn Kids style}”
These sweet “DIY Felt Valentine Envelopes; {Pottery Barn Kids style}” is what inspired this project! This project is posted by Brooke. She has a complete tutorial and printable labels for the recipient. Use your imagination with colors and have fun … Read More...
Kitchen Command Center
Drawing inspiration from a command center she saw on a trip to World Market, Ashley decided to make her own. What a beautiful job she did! This one picture doesn’t do it justice though. Head over to her blog to … Read More...
Tutorial: Elegant tulle skirt
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make an elegant tulle skirt. It has an easy wide elastic waistband, but she uses a combined pleating and gathering method that creates fullness without making it too poofy. Get the how-to … Read More...
Fluffy Pink Valentine Pom Pom Wreath
Oh my gosh, doesn’t this wreath look edible?? I swear it looks like it’s made from pink marshmallows! it’s not though, it’s made from pom poms and it’s totally adorable. Head over to Honeybear Lane and Heidi will show you … Read More...
Free pattern: Ballet Dress
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ballet Dress. The sleeveless, knee-length dress is super versatile. She shows it worn layered over a button-down shirt, or under a cardi, or worn on its own. Her … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Printable Gum Wrappers
Even though I’m not a fan of gum chewing in general (seriously,incessant gum poppers, do you really think think the rest of the world can’t hear you?)… I can’t resist this too-cute, free printable for Valentine’s Day gum wrappers. Created … Read More...
Tip: What to Do With Large Cards
Have you ever made a card and just piled on the embellishments (it’s so easy to do) or maybe made a card way too large to fit into any envelope you’ve got in your craft drawer? Goodness knows I end … Read More...
Rosebud Fairy Lights – Just Crafty Enough
I admit, I don’t know who decided fairy lights were a thing. I do know, I’d like to hug them. Especially after seeing so many fabulous projects using fairy lights! Like these fantastic rosebud fairy lights thought up by Just … Read More...
No-calorie cupcakes
These tasty little pincushions would be the perfect gift for a stitcher in your life. Imagine them in reds and pinks as valentine mini-gifts. The chicks at Star-Shaped and Shiny are sharing the pattern and tutorial. Check it out… Read More...
Free design from UT
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… Read More...Can embroidery brighten your day? Here’s the answer, in the form of a flamingo-wielding gnome riding a unicorn. Craft up a big bunch of sunshine and rainbows with this design on
Tealight Lantern Goes Cordless
I have to admit, I don’t think I’m quite ambitious enough to remove a cord and make something battery operated myself. However, as you’ll see in the following tutorial, it’s really not that hard, especially with good step by step … Read More...
Easy Drum Shade Cover Up
Take a plain white drum shade and make it spectacular with a little fabric and adhesive spray. learn how to dress up your decor quickly and easily for very little out of pocket cash. Quick dress ups like this one … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillows with fringe trim
Sew4Home shows how to make throw pillows trimmed with thick fringe. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Free pattern: Color block high-low tunic top for girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making her Fallen Top for little girls. It gets its name from the falling triangles she embroidered down the front. It buttons up the back and has a color block … Read More...
Rustic Barn Wood Love Sign
Looking for something rustic and charming to decorate for Valentine’s Day? Angie at Country Chic Cottage will share with you how to make this absolutely sweet sign with very few supplies. Head over to get the scoop — Rustic LOVE … Read More...