Aukse shares her super-easy tutorial for making a button necklace. This is a great way to showcase your favorite vintage buttons fast! See Aukse’s tutorial at Sheepy Me.
This is Knots!
Rachel is sharing her knotted hemp bracelet with silver rose beads at Lines Across along with a round-up of other knotted jewelry ideas from her Pinterest DIY Jewelry board, too. If you love friendship bracelets like Rachel, then you … Read More...
Video tutorial: Drape and create a pattern for a basic skirt block
Emily Tao has added to her growing library of pattern drafting video tutorials, with a pair of tutorials showing how to drape a basic skirt block on a mannequin, and then how to transfer that to a paper pattern. … Read More...
Ombre Suede Bracelet
This nautical-themed bracelet at Hazel and Agnes is sure to rock the boat! Check out Natalie’s DIY tutorial for how she made this fun bracelet in part one and how she dyed it in part two. I love her … Read More...
Project: Gingerbread Advent Calander
It’s not too early to start working on (or at least thinking about working on ;)) holiday craft projects. Find directions for turning stamps and a box die cut into an adorable gingerbread house advent calender over on the Paper, … Read More...
Knit for the Cure
Welcome, October! As you probably know this month is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all sorts of companies have special sales or pink-themed items on offer this time of year.
In the knitting world, all purchases made in … Read More...
Halloween Tortillas Using a Pumpkin Carving Kit
Add this to the list of most stunning tortillas ever, I think, and you don’t need to be an artistic genius to make these. I’m loving this idea for using a pumpkin carving kit to make designs in tortillas. Find … Read More...
Swirly Lollipop Macarons
Swirly, sprinkle-y, pretty pink and purple, little bows, macarons and lollipop sticks? I love everything about these. Make lollipop macarons HERE at Bubble and Sweet.
Pumpkin Pies with Egg Roll Wrappers
There’s a slap on the forehead moment with this one… use egg roll wrappers instead of pie crusts for pumpkin hand pies. Of course! At least a few calories are saved. Find the how-tos for egg roll wrapper pumpkin pies … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretching Wonky Stars quilt
Kelly of Blue Bird Sews says she was inspired to make this baby quilt using a Moda Summersville charm pack she picked up this past summer. Her fabric choices and block layout give the quilt a fresh look. Visit her … Read More...
Caterpillar Bracelet
There is nothing sweeter than a little wrist with a fun bracelet on it. I love looking at those cute little fingers and how the little one wearing the bracelet is just in awe and so proud of the jewelery … Read More...
Make Your Own Chalkboard with Paper and Glue!
Sometimes I read a blog post and I have one of those moments where I am like…’THIS is a new idea that I have never heard of!’ and I am suddenly refreshed and know that life as I know is… Read More... Creepy-Crawly Spider Crafts for Halloween Spider Tote tutorial
We all know if you have raised boys that they are creepy about their trick or treat bags. I think this one will be acceptable for boys and girls alike. The plain canvas bags can be bought in most craft … Read More...
Tutorial: Lower the neckline on a basic tee
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to lower the neckline of a t-shirt. She used this technique on a baseball tee she picked up at the discount store. This small change gives the basic tee a more flattering … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered needlebooks
Carol of Stitches of Life created these embroidered matchbook-style needlebooks as favors for participants in a recent workshop. I’m a serious fan of stitching on paper to begin with, and I am knocked out by Carol’s choices of patterns and … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY a low back bra using an elastic extender
Tights & Tea shows how you can create an elastic extender that converts a regular bra to a low back bra. The extender creates a super long strap that criss crosses and wraps around your waist. It attaches with hook … Read More...
How to find time to craft! & a “Flowery felt coaster tutorial”
Raphaële hosts “La Creature and you” and offers some good advice “How to find time to craft”! She also has this sweet “Flowery felt coaster tutorial” for you. Raphaële is a French Dubliner: she has been living in Dublin, Ireland … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight cotton gauze scarf
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a lightweight cotton gauze scarf. It’s a good weight for transition between the seasons. If you can’t find cotton gauze in a color or print that you like, then do what she … Read More...
Pretty Yarn Lamp
Yarn, spray adhesive and pretty pom poms make up this adorable lamp from Desiree over at 36th Avenue. I love how soft and pretty it looks and what a great way to turn something blah into something wow! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Super-sized reusable snack bag
Roselee from Jane Of All Trades shares a tutorial for making her Super-Sized Snack Bags. She whipped up a stack of 20 of them to give as party favors. The reusable fabric snack bags are roughly 8″ x 8″ finished. … Read More...