Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint looks at how the textures of needlepoint threads and stitches can complement one another–or cancel each other out. See her post.
How to tat butterfly antennae
Jane Eborall has come up with a new way to tat butterfly antennae–simple and charming. See her tute.
Make wall art from old denim
Kathy of Just Crafty Enough remodeled her bathroom with gorgeous glass tile in shades of blue that reminded her of fading denim. So when she created some wall art for the bath, of course she came up with a project … Read More...
How to make fabric labels
Andrea of Tizzy Crafts has a lot of experience creating fabric labels for her handmade goods. She’s sharing what she’s learned about what works and what doesn’t. See her post. And bookmark her blog–she says further experiments are in … Read More...
Tutorial: Pool-Friendly Shampoo
Summer heat means swimming pools which means chlorine and the dreaded “chlorine hair.” Don’t skip the pool, try this shampoo from the DIY Skincare/do it yourself skincare blog which uses coffee, among other things, to take the chlorine right out. … Read More...
DIY: All Natural Mouthwash
Listerine, be gone! Make your own mouthwash and know exactly what’s going in your mouth with every swig. AromaWeb has a fast, easy tutorial using very few ingredients.
Technique: Interesting Card Edges
Nance over at Canopy Crafts has a terrific way of adding some interest to the edges of your stamps cards. She stamped down the opening edge and then cut around the images for a really unique look! Find out more … Read More...
Make a Special Candle
Learn to make your own candle by filling a unique vessel. Follow these pretty instructions.
DIY Ombre Lace Jewelry
If you’re looking for a fun and funky gift for your bridesmaids, or even a special piece for yourself to wear on your wedding day, dont’ miss this tutorial at Glamour & Grace!
Make a Hand
In this tutorial Dawn Schiller – fabulous sculptor of Oddfae and Autumn Things – lends a hand on how to sculpt a hand.
How to make a recycled container bowling pin set
Do you buy something in a container that you use a lot of? Why not make a set of bowling pins out of them. I bet you know a little one (or yourself???) who would get a kick out of … Read More...
Read all about it: Sewing with vintage sheets
You can make some super cute projects out of vintage sheets. But, like any sewing project, a good result is often the result of a good fabric choice. Cindy from Cation Designs guest blogs in the Sewing with Vintage Sheets … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn long sleeves into flutter sleeves
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a long-sleeved tee into one with flutter sleeves. This is a great way to get some extra wear out of a child’s shirt … Read More...
Butterfly quilts + free download
Marina Lynn of Quilt Inspiration gives readers a visual treat with her roundup of butterfly quilts. You’ll ooh and ahh and learn some things too. Interested in making one? Towards the bottom of her post, she shares a free download … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing a journal cover
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) completes her crazy-quilted journal tutorial with instructions for assembling the cover. See her tute.
How to read a thread label
Kreinik demystifies thread labels with a handy key. Check it out.
Make a bag to store your lids
If you do home canning or you know someone who does, then you know the jar-lid rings tend to proliferate and are hard to keep organized. Laura Bray came up with a smart and cute solution: This little drawstring bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Finishing an ornament
Embroidery expert Ruth O’Leary steps us through her process for finishing small ornaments. See her tute.
Tutorial: Cider or wine bottle tote
Nicole from Improv Diary shows how to whip up a quick cider or wine bottle tote. It’s made from rectangle of fabric, with the handles cut into it. Edges are kept raw and accented with decorative stitching in contrasting thread. … Read More...
Dip-effect Votive Bowls
Dotcomsformoms shares this idea for a painted luminary that has a nice dipped look to it. Learn how to make it for yourself.