I know I’ve posted on chocolate covered strawberry footballs before, but I’m guessing it was during the last football season. And I’m guessing that was a year ago? I’ll know soon enough when football appears on my TV screen (much … Read More...
Tutorial: Make yarn from old t-shirts
This might be a bit off my beat; but “yarn” made from recycled t-shirts has so many applications, I’m sharing this one anyway. Royce (Royce’s Hub) uses lots of photos to step us through the easiest way to make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pacifier clip
A pacifier clip is a handy little baby accessory. It attaches to the pacifier on one end, and the other clips to the baby’s clothing. No more lost binkies! Dana from MADE shows how to make one. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage placemat bag
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make this cool bag out of a couple of vintage linen placemats and some bamboo handles. If you can’t find placemats you like, you could always use some yardage instead. Go to her … Read More...
Leather Fringed Wool Wrap DIY Video
This glamorous Leather Fringed Wool Wrap was featured on the Martha Stewart show created by “TV crafter Kristin St. Clair”! This is a no-sew wrap that’s sure to warm you up on cool winter nights with a how-to video showing … Read More...
Chocolate Covered Apple Pops for Halloween
I always want to make more treats with apples this time of year, but find caramel apples too cumbersome to eat, and of course sliced apples brown so quickly. So slap my forehead. Of course, just cover the whole apple … Read More...
Simple DIY Necklace
Faith is sharing her tutorial for this simple, versatile necklace made of chunky beads and chain. See how easy it is to create your own perfect accessory with Faith’s tutorial at Design Fixation.
Tutorial: 20-Minute Square Circle Skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Square Circle skirt. It’s made like a circle skirt, but the outer edge is a square instead of a circle. It’s a quick sew – she can do … Read More...
Article | How to Take Professional Photographs of Crafts
This article on Craft Foxes addresses how to take better photographs of your craft projects, in an interview with Kristen Magee of Paper Crave. Learn how the right lighting canhelp improve your photos. Click here to see more.
Easy Felt Necklace
This sweet necklace from Destri is a perfect example of how something fun and stylish can be super easy to make as well. See how Destri made this really long felted necklace at The Mother Huddle.
Tutorial: Add a pop of color underneath a split shoulder seam
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she added a pop of color to a t-shirt with split shoulder seams. Now, instead of her bare shoulders peeking out, you see a pop of color. Get the tute on her blog… Read More...
Candy Frankenstein
And edible craft with actual glue and paper crafting involved that also includes candy. Imagine my glee at spotting these silly Frankenstein candy constructions. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make your own HERE at That’s What We Said.
Eyeball Pumpkin Pie and More Gruesome Food for Parties
Eeeewww, so wonderfully gross. And weird to have your pie watching you. Which this makes for a perfect Halloween dessert. Find the how-tos to make this eye pumpkin pie HERE at Hungry Happenings, and a trillion jillion ideas and … Read More...
How to Make a Halloween Felt Bat Appliqué Pillow
This tutorial for Felt Bat Appliqué Pillow is on the HGTV site although the actual project creator hosts “Mustard Seed Interiors”! Over the past ten years, Marian, aka “Miss Mustard Seed” has transformed blank walls, thrift store finds, … Read More...
Video: Applique on an embroidery machine
You might think that an embroidery machine can only do embroidery motifs. But it can also do applique. It takes a few additional steps to add and then stitch around the fabric applique. Prudent Baby posts a video showing the … Read More...
Cheese n’ Grapes on a Stick
Everything IS better on a stick. Sheesh, after 5,000 some posts, I repeat myself way too frequently. I realize this, but it’s just a simple truth. Look, see? Easy grapes n’ cheese are way better on a stick. These would … Read More...
Ladybug Cake – Fun Food Ideas
Looking for an adorable and fun cake idea for your next celebration? Check out this Ladybug Cake from Finding Pins and Needles! This creative cake is perfect for any party, especially for kids who love these charming little insects. … Read More...
50 Best Bird Wedding Ideas
{Image via Waterbirds}
I keep reading everywhere that birds are one of the top trends for weddings in 2013! Emmaline Bride shares 50 fab ideas for bird-themed weddings here and here. Prepare to be inspired!
Tutorial: Stitched spiral technique
Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to twist and stitch fabric into a spiral. It makes a pretty embellishment for a top or tee. Go to her blog for the tute.
[photo from Yellow Spool]
Tutorial: Jigsaw puzzle baby quilt
This quilt is not as hard to piece as it seems. Get the know-how at Helping Little Hands, plus see photos of her darling little boy, the lucky recipient of this quilt.
Image credit: Helping Little Hands