A cold rice pack can do wonders to soothe childhood bumps and bruises. When it’s shaped like a cute little birdie, it can also help bring a smile to a sad face. Rachel from Architecture of a Mom shows how … Read More...
Tutorial and patterns: Embroidered pendant
Corinne of So September steps us through how to create a sweet embroidered pendant. Like the teeny birthday cake image she used? She’s sharing it and two others. Go to her blog post for the tute and the link to … Read More...
How to tint embroidery
Don’t miss Mollie‘s series on Wild Olive this week about techniques for tinting embroidery. So far, she’s covered using watercolors and colored pencils. Tomorrow: markers.
Faux Stained Glass Window
Love the look of stained glass but not quite sure about the expense and learning the entire process? You can create a similar look using glass stain paint. Colleen from Mural Maker and More shows you how: Make a Faux … Read More...
Technique: Sponging Stamp Ink for a Beach Scene
Visit the There She Goes blog and find a video tutorial for masking and sponging a fun beach scene.
-Heather
DIY Sea Glass & Watercolor Name Cards
Learn how to make pretty sea glass and watercolor name cards with a fun tutorial at Intimate Weddings! Perfect for a beach wedding!
Tutorial: Flutter sleeve tee with exposed zipper
Amber from Very Homemade shows how to make a little girl’s top with flutter sleeves and an exposed zipper at the back. This is such a cute top!! The flutter sleeves are all little girl, and the exposed zipper all … Read More...
Tutorial | Personalized Coloring Book/Scrapbook
Jamie at C.R.A.F.T shares this tutorial for making a personalized coloring book that also doubles as a scrapbook. You don’t need to have Photoshop, she uses a free photo editing program that you can download. Click here to go … Read More...
Skeleton Leggings – Westsinister Abbey
Thinking about Halloween yet? I sure am, and I’m in love with this fabulous leggings that Westsinister Abbey cooked up with some black leggings and a bleach pen. A perfect fun, quick costume or quirky goth addition to your wardrobe! … Read More...
Tutorial: Sort of Spooky Spider
CremedelaGems offers us her Silly Spider Tutorial. It’s pretty adorable! The only addition I would do would be to increase the baking time to at least half an hour – Premo’s recommended temperature is 30 minutes per 1/4″ of … Read More...
Abstract Art with Petroleum Jelly
Express your inner artist with a jar of Vaseline and some paint. That’s right. You can create a piece of abstract art with a piece of canvas, some paint and petroleum jelly. Here’s the how to on Literally Inspired: Abstract … Read More...
DIY: Easy Body Spray/Air Freshener
Why pay for air fresheners when you can make them yourself? That’s what Jenni from Candle Lit Life thought, and she came up with an easy recipe. Get the tutorial here.
How to make a vintage lace pennant banner
Are you on the banner bandwagon like me? Do you have a stash of lace scraps? Well why not combine the two using the great tutorial Alecia shared at her blog Chicken Scratch on how to make a vintage lace … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy gathers on your sewing machine, no special foot required
Ruffles sure look pretty, but all that basting and pulling and pinning can take a lot of time. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can let your sewing machine do most of the work for you, no special … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintake hankie tissue holder
What better material to use for a tissue holder than a vintage hankie? Cintie from My Poppet shows how to do it. She used a handkerchief that was just the right size to wrap around the tissue pack, so it … Read More...
Little Monster Cheese Balls
I just mentioned my love o’ ghosts for Halloween sweets because they lend themselves so beautifully to the craft. I’ll also add monsters. Pretty much all you need for monsters is a crazy body and some eyes. Perfect. As are … Read More...
Truffle Flowers for the Teacher
Today I learned it is Teacher’s Day in India. And paying homage to those that take our children for seven hours a day and shape their minds sounds about right. And these truffle flower sticks are lovely way to do … Read More...
Make Your Own Sun-Dried Tomatoes
After spotting this post I walked over to my kitchen and looked at the Tupperware bins filled with tomatoes from our overly fertile garden. There are only so many tomatoes you can eat and giveaway, yet they just keep coming. … Read More...
Unicorn Horn Party Favors
I talk often about my daughter’s rainbow and unicorn obsession because said obsession has not waned one bit. Thank goodness. And bonus, it means I can recycle some of her birthday party wares each year. Perhaps a new item to … Read More...
Magnet Monsters – One Hand By Hand
What is that hiding on the dishwasher? Why it’s a magnet monster! The perfect, fuzzy friend for all your metal appliances. Learn how to make these adorable little dudes over at One Hand By Hand. Perfect fun craft … Read More...