First I have to admit I “snort laughed” out loud when I read the name of Emily’s post, “The Organizer That Guilt Built”. See her fun tutorial on how to make a recycled pocket organizer at her blog Crap At … Read More...
Giveaway: Bella and Liberty to kick start WAHM’s sewing business
Craftbuds is hosting a giveaway aimed to help a fellow sewist, Sara of Sew Sweetness, get her business started. A work at home mom, Sara’s goal with this money is to buy pattern making software, expensive software. Donate as little … Read More...
Easy Polka Dot Pink and Orange Cake
One of my all-time favorite color combos is pink and orange (just check out my daughter’s room). So methinks I’ll be making this polka dot cake for her birthday. And bonus, the cake inside is orange. And super bonus, you’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon cutting and measuring board for a woodburning tool
Brittany from Crafty Mischief shares a tutorial over at the Ribbon Retreat blog showing how to make her Woodburning Tool Cutting Board. If you make a lot of bows or use ribbons in your sewing projects, her tool may be … Read More...
Customize a Candle with Tissue Paper
Kimberly Michelle shares this fun and easy idea for using an original design, tissue paper and a hair dryer to make a plain candle special. Check out how!
DIY Mercury Glass Votives
Make your own faux mercury glass votive holders for an elegant addition to any centerpiece. Check out the DIY at coordinately yours.
Moroccan Candle Holders – Creme de la Craft
Cheap glass candle holders are everywhere these days–and lots of them are purchased for decorating events and never used again. It’s a good thing then that craft bloggers like Creme de la Craft are creating fabulous photo tutorials on what … Read More...
DIY: Christian Louboutin-Inspired Nails
Kick off the last month of summer with this manicure tutorial designed to give you nails that mimic the style of couture shoe-designer Christian Louboutin. (For those who don’t know, the soles of his shoes are always red!) But don’t … Read More...
Wedding Party Name Tags
Make it easier for your guests to meet and greet your wedding party members with cute name tags! Robyn at So Many Sweets shares a tutorial for making them here. Thanks for the link Robyn!
Make an embroidery kit in a tin
Check out this clever idea by Haley Pierson-Cox of Craftzine.com. She says,
… Read More...I’ll show you how to make your own travel embroidery travel kit, complete with a magnetic pincushion, a needle-holding magnet, and a removable organizer pouch with special places
How to make a McQueen inspired purse
Over at the blog A Matter of Style Alessia shared her great McQueen inspired purse she made from a placemat! Pop on over to see her inspiration and follow the link to her tutorial on how to make a McQueen … Read More...
How to Make Sweet Bones
I saw some Halloween gear in my local craft store last week, so I guess that means we can officially start the Halloween talk. Right? I mean, the Back to School stuff has been in Target for ages now. Besides, … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered mouth monster pencil case
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered mouth monster pencil pouch. Isn’t this the cutest?? The one she shows in her tutorial is for her daughter, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Superhero hooded towel
Bathtime can become playtime with this superhero hooded towel. Stephanie from Pinwheels & Pinafores guest blogs in the Sew In Tune series at Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! with a tutorial showing how to make it. This would make an … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric drawers from Liberty scraps
Nova of A Cuppa and a Catch up has another great project she’s sharing on her blog. Part of the Liberty Scrap Challenge, this gorgeous set of drawers had humble beginnings. Find out what she did to transform them – … Read More...
Pretty Prehistoric Ring Holders – My So Called Crafty Life
Jewelry + Funky plastic animals + paint = Prehistoric Ring Holders. My So Called Crafty Life shared this fabulous tutorial on how to store and display your lovely rings in a truly awesome way. I especially love the striped … Read More...
Free pattern: Traffic signs for little boys and much more
Wow! You can download these boy friendly street sign patterns at Ottobre Design. Get the pattern for a chimpanzee, friendly robots coloring pages and a dog sewing card too. So worth a trip over there as they have girl friendly … Read More...
Recent stitch tutorials
(1) Buttonhole stitch with picot from Big B
(2) Diagonally striped raised band from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(3) Stem stitch rose with knotted center from from Humming Needles
(4) Lock stitch from Artistic Fingers
(5) Pistil stitch from Artfabrik
(6) … Read More...
Tutorial: Tat around a bead
Love this bracelet? Yarnplayer Marilee Rockley explains how to tat a ring around a bead. See her tute.
Wood Block Candle Holder
This elegant and simple candle holder comes from Houzz. Check out how to make this for yourself.