Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial over at Cloud9 Fabrics showing how you can make this fabulous retro style tote bag. It a good-sized tote bag, good for carrying around just about anything. A box pleat at the … Read More...
Tutorial | Working With Photoshop Templates & Brushes
I share lots of links to free digital and hybrid scrapbooking resources like the layered template earlier this week. If you’re not an experienced digital scrapbooker, and want to learn how best to use these free resources, take a … Read More...
Free pattern: Rooftops quilt
Amy Sinibaldi of Nana Company shares on her blog this sweet baby quilt featuring the Bon Bon Bebe fabric collection. Notice how she fussy-pieced the centers of each of the patterned blocks. Her technique can be applied to other fabrics, … Read More...
Free pattern: Vulcan Greeting
Fandom In Stitches brings you “Vulcan Greeting”, a paper pieced quilt block that is no doubt a tribute to Spock. May he rest in peace. She offers this pattern as a free download, among other great looking science fiction patterns … Read More...
Spring Wreath Tutorial
This is a really easy and fun spring wreath made out of tissue paper flowers that looks happy and very spring inspired! Alyssa shared the tutorial for this wreath on her blog, Measured & Slow, and I think it’s pretty … Read More...
How to Make Giant Paper Flowers
Feels like Spring? Then you need to make these giant flowers!
This video shows you how to make these paper flowers that will be the talk of any party that you are hosting.
The steps by Robert Mahar, using colorful … Read More...
Tutorial: 4 ways to finish knit necklines
When you make a garment from knit fabric, you have several options for finishing the neckline. Sarai from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial at their blog, The Coletterie, showing 4 ways you can finish the neckline of a knit garment. … Read More...
Paper Napkin Candy Bowls
In this fun and easy craft idea video, Innova Crafts shows us how to make these candy bowls using just napkins!
I am amazed what people can do with just a napkin and a glass. Fun activity for the next … Read More...
Elephant Stomp Gross Motor Activity
You may look at this picture and ask yourself “What’s the big deal? All it is is bubble wrap and some elephant cut outs”. Well, the answer to that is easy… BUBBLE WRAP! Who doesn’t love bubble wrap, and what … Read More...
sewing Tutorial: Simple leather zippered pouch
Courtney from Always Rooney shows how you can make a simple leather zippered pouch. The pouch is made from a rectangle of leather (or faux leather), with a fabric pocket sewn on to the outside. The sewing is all straight … Read More...
Make an Easter Bunny Gift Jar
Kylie from Handmade Kids shared this DIY tutorial to make your own Easter Bunny Gift Jar. This is perfect for kids and the Easter holiday! Kylie says it is a fun craft for the kids and the family to make … Read More...
26 Theater Rooms You Wish Were In Your Own Home
Having a movie night is, and always has been, a great way to have a fun night with your family or friends. However, with these 26 home theaters, you can have a movie night and feel like you are at … Read More...
Free pattern: Fruit Slice Purses and Pouches
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a free pattern for making these fun fruit slice purses and pouches. The same basic semi-circle shape can be turned into 6 different fruity variations. All have a zipper across the top. With the … Read More...
Technique: White Washed Card
Jocelyn from Red Balloon Cards has a tutorial showing how she made this lovely floral card. For the background she stamped her flowers using brightly colored ink pads but then she painted over them with watered down white paint for … Read More...
Easy Jelly Bean Bracelets
Talk about a fast and easy project for kids. Have you ever heard of hand jewelry? Use these directions shared by Melanie from Artzy Creations and you can make your own using jelly beads and stretch cording. If you think … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric napkins made 2 ways
We prefer using fabric napkins at our house. I think they feel nicer than a paper napkin, and they’re a lot better for the environment. At the Coats & Clark blog, Sewing Secrets, you can see two ways of sewing … Read More...
A Cute Afternoon Tea Gift Idea
If you know any tea drinkers, Crea Bea Cards has a cute way to present someone with a voucher for an afternoon tea. This is a great minimalist gift idea, if you’re trying to focus on celebrating special occasions with … Read More...
20+ PVC Hacks You Can DIY
PVC is one of the cheapest most versatile products on the market and if you don’t already know some of the cool things you can do with it, besides moving water or chemicals, then you need to read this post … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own fabric purse handles
These fabric purse handles are positively yummy. Susan from BlueSusan Makes shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. Being able to make purse handles – and from a wide variety of prints and colors of fabrics that are … Read More...
Product Release: Chalkboard Markers
The chalkboard look has been popular for awhile now and for card making I’ve seen chalkboard style stamps, black chalkboard cardstock, chalk ink pads and now SRM Stickers has chalkboard markers! They have a black chalkboard marker that will give … Read More...