Want to win a kit to make your very own edible spoons? Me, too! You can find the how-tos to make these almond nougatine spoons with spoons topped with chocolate ganache, made with the kit from Edible Spoons Company, … Read More...
Driftwood Candelabra
P.S. I Made This shares an amazing idea for using driftwood to make a totally gorgeous candelabra for tea lights. Check it out!
Tutorial: Zippered folio first aid pouch or sewing kit
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered pocket folio that you can use as a first aid pouch or sewing kit. The zipper wraps around three sides so … Read More...
Tutorial: The Everyday Skirt from stretch knit fabric
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her Everyday Skirt. It’s made out of a stretch knit fabric with an easy – and comfy – foldover waistband. Four panels give it an A-line shape. If you’re using a striped … Read More...
Tutorial: Camping quiet book
This camping page from a felt quiet book has a posable figure (in the sleeping bag) and a lantern that lights up! Go to Stephanie’s Imagine Our Life blog post to find out how to make one yourself.
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Tutorial: ‘Wise Old Owl’
Creative Breathing shares the pattern and instructions to create this adorable owl. See the tute.
Stitch a random sampler
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares some interesting thoughts about creating a random stitch sampler. Check it out.
Make Your Own Flavored Coffee Beans
A sidenote for all planning on sending me gifts (address provided upon request): I heart coffee. I always need coffee. Send me coffee. And preferably, given how apparently easy it is to make, vanilla-flavored coffee. Make your own flavored coffee … Read More...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Party
I’ve seen such a deserving upswing in Very Hungry Caterpillar parties of late. And I’m all for them. There is just so much fodder in this clever book that translates into perfect party food and decor. I’m loving the details … Read More...
Drink Your Watermelon
As the heat and humidity presses down on my region, this cool drink sounds divine. Too much watermelon leftover? Drink it. You can leave out the vodka, but gosh, why in the world would you? Find the recipe for watermelon … Read More...
Tutorial: Triple tuck detail
This triple tuck detail is so gorgeous! Caitlin from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Coletterie]
Handmade Toy Roundup – Babble
Summer has me in the mood for play and all these adorable handmade toy ideas aren’t helping the work get done. Like this great roundup of toys you can make over on babble. I mean, these little peg figurines … Read More...
Felt pencil toppers and bird nest helper Tutorial
It would be fun to send your children back to school with these darling pencil toppers. Even the tweens would like these. She has another DIY I think kids will love called the “bird nest helper”! Nikki lives in Nebraska … Read More...
Candle Wrap Graph
I love candles and when you add cross-stitch to them, it makes for a perfect project. Over at Plain and Fancy Merchant, she’s done just that, providing a free chart for a candle wrap. Get ahead with gift-making and whip … Read More...
Video tutorial: Draft a pattern for a collar and collar stand
Emily Tao has a new addition to her series of pattern drafting video tutorials. This one shows how to draft a pattern for a collar and a collar stand. She starts with the shirt’s front and back neck measurements, … Read More...
Use specialty presser feet to stitch down bulky trims
Sewing on decorative trims can be difficult, especially the ones with bulky pom poms or beads on them. Luckily, there are specialty presser feet you can use to make it easier. Sew4Home gives the run down on 19 of these … Read More...
Tutorial: The fabric makes the ‘Storyboek’ skirt
The choice of fabric makes or breaks a patchwork-style skirt. Emma of Hello Beautiful used some fabric from the Storyboek collection in this skirt she made for her daughter. It strikes just the right note of sweet. She gives step-by-step … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Notebook & Pen Set by Amber at Crazy Little Projects
Do you have loads of washi tape? I know I do! Here’s a neat way to use them up: this washi tape notebook and pen set by Amber at Crazy Little Projects. She shares clear photos and steps showing … Read More...
Project: Stamped Sea Glass Necklace
I love this wonderful necklace from Torrey at Left Field. So sparkly and fun, it looks like something a mermaid would wear! Find out how she stamped on sea glass to make this little treasure.
-Heather
Balloon Tulips and Flowers – Tikkido
I would estimate that a large part of the population has at least one fond memory of a balloon. Balloons are an enduring symbol of the beautiful transient happiness of childhood. Making balloon flowers? An excellent way to put a … Read More...