Erica Hernandez from crashnotes shares a detailed tutorial on making and using brushes in Photoshop Elements. She also includes a free download of a brush set with arrows and numbers. Click here to go to the tutorial and freebie.
Shirt Cake Tutorial
This simple, round shirt cake looks impossibly perfect, but the step-by-step photographs and instructions lead me to believe it’s a cinch to put together. And the stitched pocket on the side of the cake is just right. Yep, I vote … Read More...
Video tutorial: Quick and easy vinyl coin pouch
Whitney from Whitney Sews shares a video showing how to make a a quick and easy vinyl coin pouch. The one she made is a circle, but you can make them in any simple shape. Go to her video.
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How to Make a Flower Canopy
Do you have a little girl who loves fairies, princesses and everything girly? Then you’ll definitely want to check out this positively darling DIY for making a canopy topped with a faux flower. Head over to the blog Skooks’ Playground … Read More...
Vintage Postcard Calendar Journal
If you are looking for a unique gift idea that you can make without having to be overly crafty, this is it. It’s unique and pretty and even useful! This is one of those projects that will be used over … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred front top
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a shirred front top. Her tutorial is the second in a series showing how to make three different styles of tops out of one basic pattern. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Decoupaged Dominoes
These aren’t your everyday dominoes folks. This is a much prettier version courtesy of one crafter’s brilliance, some Mod Podge and scrapbook paper. Like these much better than their boring counterparts? Head over to Etcetorize for the tutorial — Pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork pillow with secret pockets
This patchwork pillow is cute enough at first glance. But look closer and you’ll see that there are secret pockets hidden within the patches. How cool would this be for a tween’s room! Sew4Home shows how to make one. Get … Read More...
Free pattern: Fox and panda placemats
Chrissy from One Crafty Place made special placemats her her daughter’s school lunch. One is a fox and the other a panda. I can’t decide which is cuter? No matter, she shares her patterns for making both of them. Get … Read More...
Idea file: Vintage kitchen ware as sewing kit
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows the little metal sewing kit she made out of vintage kitchen ware. It has a lid and a handle so it’s easy to take with you. At 6″ inches across, it’s big enough to … Read More...
Free patterns: The Halfway Woods
Creative Breathing is sharing the patterns for these sweet characters from The Halfway Woods. Go to her blog post.
Tutorial: Bow darts on a 1940s style skirt
The bows stitched into this 1940s style skirt by Vera from Sew Vera Venus are absolutely gorgeous! She got so many comments on them that she wrote up a tutorial showing how she made them. Get the how-to.
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Making wool cuffs comfy
Sylvia of Windy River Beadwork & Embroidery explains her secret for making these embroidered wool-felt cuffs a bit more comfortable to wear. See her post.
Tutorial: Drapey high-low top from three rectangles of fabric
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curl shows how to make a drapey high-low top out of three rectangles of lightweight knit fabric. One large rectangle will be the body of the shirt, with two smaller rectangles for sleeves. After the … Read More...
DIY: Beauty Recipes for the Dorm Room
And of course the rest of us…the folks at College Fashion have pulled together three simple beauty tutorials for taking care of your hair, your face and your body, all with minimal ingredients. I’m particularly drawn to the face mask … Read More...
DIY: Anthro-inspired Bottle Labels
The day after I saw these at One Creative Momma, I saw a less cute — and way pricier! — version of them at Anthropologie…so, without further ado, this would be a wonderful way to package your liquid soaps … Read More...
Project: Stamped Jewelry Pendant
This pendant is so precious! Find out how to turn a tiny stamped image into a beautiful piece of jewelry. Tami shares her video tutorial on the Clear Snap blog.
-Heather
Idea file: Use a common pedicure supply to store your bobbins
Donna Babylon shares a cool bobbin storage tip over at Sew4Home. She uses something you typically find in a pedicure kit. Intrigued? Go to Sew4Home to see what she uses.
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Tutorial: How to Use Tim Holtz Resist Papers
Tim Holtz has a great new video showing how to use inks and stains with his resist papers. These papers are printed with a clear glossy pattern that will resist when mediums are applied on top for an easy and … Read More...
Back to School Pencil Holders
What child {and perhaps adult} doesn’t like bold bright colors!?! This craft is sure to brighten any child’s day who perhaps needs a little encouragement now that summer is coming to a close….Visit Crafts by Amanda {who happens to be … Read More...