On his blog, Matt named this ‘Old Fashioned Bunting‘. I think it’s fresh and up to date! I would love to see this in seasonal colors, hanging over a front doorway or over the windows inside … Read More...
A good year for UFO quilt blocks
Becky of Patchwork Posse is hosting a 52 Quilt Block Pick Up event on her blog that will be an ongoing series for 2013. In her announcement post she explains,
… Read More...For the year of 2013– I will share every Friday
Technique: Cloudy Skies Background for Card Scenes
Visit the Crafting the Web blog and Teresa will show you how to make a beautiful cloudy sky background with ink and sponges. I love her African Savanna card but this technique will work perfectly with so many different themes.… Read More...
Cute Snowman Jar
Talk about cute! This adorable jar can be used as a luminary tea light holder, a vase for silk foliage, or as in this picture, as a way to serve a tasty beverage. Wrapped in yarn and embellished with … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress up your bed sheets with seersucker and ric rac trim
The folks at Sew4Home used 1 yard of seersucker, plus 5 yards of jumbo ric rac trim, to fancy up a set of plain sheets from the discount store. Look at the result! Go to Sew4Home for the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Add a sparkle faux collar to a sweater
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn classed up a plain sweater by adding a sparkle faux collar. Instead of a full collar, it’s a collar shape that is appliqued around the neck of the sweater. A line of buttons from the … Read More...
Tutorial: Flip Down Stack Card
Visit Splitcoast Stampers for a tutorial from Sabrina Friel , she’ll show you step by step how to make a cool flip down stack card.
-Heather
Tutorial: Easy Churn Dash
Carla of Lollyquiltz chose this pattern as part of the Mid-Century Modern Bee. Each finished block measures 6 1/2 inches. I love seeing this traditional pattern sewn up in fresh, bold colors. Visit her blog to get the tutorial.… Read More...
Felt Mr. Potato Head Mat
When I was growing up, it seemed like every household in America had a Mr. Potato Head. Nowadays there are so many options for toys, but I still hold to the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are must-haves … Read More...
DIY Magnetic Alphabet
I think I’d rather have my child playing with these alphabet magnets than somehow grabbing my dry erase marker from my menu plan board and drawing letter all over my fridge:) You can find the tutorial for how to make … Read More...
Magnets from Kids Art
As parents, we are always looking to preserve our children’s precious artwork. Sometimes, so much is created, its hard to choose the best of the best. This is a great way to pull out the ones that mean the most … Read More...
Denim Covered Pencil Can
Here’s a great craft for you tweeners out there. Everyone has a pair of old or used jeans that they don’t need anymore…why not give them new life with this cute little pencil can! You can find the tutorial at… Read More...
DIY: Coconut Oil Lotion Bars
Easy and fabulous and perfect no matter the season, homemade lotion bars might just be my latest obsession as I started making them late last year for the first time. Wellness Mama shares her recipe on Health Impact News including … Read More...
DIY Paper Lamp
Learn how to turn an ordinary paper lantern into a fashionable hanging paper lamp.You can get the scoop over at What Else Michelle — DIY Paper Lamp
Spray-Painted Candy Tins
How many of those cookie and popcorn tins did you end up with after the holidays? Don’t throw them away. Instead, grab your favorite color of spray paint and some pretty ribbon and repurpose them into love storage containers for … Read More...
Leather Cover for Tablet or Book – Things We Do
If you unwrapped a fun new tablet recently and are looking for a cover to craft up, Things We Do has a great tutorial on how to make a sturdy, leather one. This is a great project for showcasing … Read More...
Free pattern and tutorial: Embroidered calendar
Kelly of Craft Your Style tipped me off to the first installment of a year-long craft project on her blog. She says,
… Read More...This detailed step-by-step DIY shows how to make the first month of a stitched calendar! Beginners will learn
Tutorial: Sculpt a Yellow Lab
I’m not much of a sculptor (yet!) and mostly I’m a cat person but I have a soft spot for labs and especially polymer clay ones. This tutorial makes a cute lab face just begging me to give it a … Read More...
Tutorial: Side Split Top
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Side Split Top. It has a loose fit and a rounded bottom, and it’s split at both side seams. Don’t worry, the sides overlap so it’s totally modest. Go to … Read More...
DIY: Seaside Bath Salt Soak
Since in the Northeastern US we’re mired in frigid weather, the idea of anything seaside caught my eye…Shannon from Fresh Picked Beauty was inspired to make this soak by a gift she was given. She added all kinds of extra … Read More...
