My daughter is almost three, but she thinks she can knit. She likes to take my needles (usually pulling all the stitches out in the process), rub them together and call it “knitting.” It’s actually pretty cute (cuter than the … Read More...
Felt Ombre Tabletop Christmas Trees Tutorial
We have all seen how popular Ombre has become in clothing to interior design. HGTV has these darling Felt Ombre Tabletop Christmas Trees for us to make. Use foam tree forms and colorful felt to create holiday decorations. Layer shades … Read More...
Tutorial: Hipster applique for a boy’s shirt
Andrea from The Train To Crazy guest blogs over at Cook Clean Craft with a tutorial showing how a simple applique gives a hipster vibe to a little boy’s button down shirt. Love it! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Easy zippered throw pillow cover
Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered throw pillow cover. Her method for inserting the zipper into the side seam is fuss-free. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial | Patchwork Lamp
Jenni shows how she altered a mason jar lamp that she bought at the thrift store for $4. She added buttons and patterned paper. Click here to see more.
The 40 Bead Challenge from Heather Trimlett
When I first learned to make glass beads Heather Trimlett was one of my bead idols. Her beads are fun and just read as happy beads. Bright and colorful with stripes and dots and bumps and so cute. Fast forward … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Penguin baby
Amy of LucyKate Crafts winds up her series of patterns and tutorials for penguin dolls with this precious baby. Go to her blog post to learn how to make him. And browse back through her posts to find out … Read More...
Tutorial: Stacked dimpled split ring
Crazy Mom (Crazy Mom Tats!) steps us through her technique for tatting the stacked dimpled split ring. If you missed her class at Palmetto Tat Days 2011, this is a great way to learn the basics. Then follow her link … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered clock
Bobbypin Bandit posted a tutorial on Feeling Stitchy for creating this awesome embroidered clock. You could substitute another theme. But “happy hour” works just fine for me! See the tute.
Tutorial: Green Tea & Lavender Facial Scrub
The creative and resourceful folks at the Mountain Rose Blog have five great DIY recipes using green tea, including this lovely looking facial scrub using lavender, one of my favourites. Get all the great and healthy ideas here.
Free pattern: Daisy Star block
Kerry of Penny Dog Patchwork offers up a free paper piecing pattern for her block, Daisy Star. To get the pretty results she achieved, she provides a tip for getting the four sections to line up. Get the free pattern… Read More...
Tutorial: Curved Nine Patch block
In case you’ve ever wanted to make a curved nine patch, here’s your chance. Becky of Owly Baby shows you how in a recent post. Swooning over the fussy cut center section of her block. Nicely done. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Fifi le Pancake – Fun Food Recipes
This poodle pancake even appears to have a bit of attitude, thanks to the sliver of grape for the eye. Make poodle pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered curtain and valance backdrop for your bed
Curtains don’t have to only be used to cover a window. In fact, you can use a curtains to frame the headboard of your bed. The look is romantic and luxurious. Sew4Home shows how you can make one, with a … Read More...
Tutorial | Embellishing Printables
Nicole at Tikkido shows how you can use embellishments to add pizazz to printables using flowers and ribbon. Click here to see more.
Easy DIY Luggage Tags {Kid Craft}
Summertime is a time when families often take advantage of extra time and do some traveling. This simple DIY luggage tag is a great way to keep the kids busy while you are matching socks to go in the suitcase!! … Read More...
Watercolor Fabric Pillows {Kid Craft}
One of my dreams as a mom is to hold a neighborhood camp in my back yard for a week. If I ever get to accomplish this dream, this craft would definitely be on my list!! Crafting pillows out of … Read More...
Tutorials: Felt Christmas ornaments
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is celebrating Christmas in July with tutorials for two adorable felt-applique ornaments. Stitch them now to get a jump on the season. See her tutes.
DIY: Caviar Manicure (!)
Love love love this idea, even though I don’t live a life where this kind of manicure would make sense. Still, tons of fun courtesy of the folks at Beautylish. (Oh, and huge savings over buying a retail kit!) … Read More...
Ombre Party Skewers
This one falls into the category of little touches for a party that make a stop and notice statement: Ombre party skewers, easy to make, too. Find the how-tos to make ombre dip-dyed party skewers HERE at Somewhere Splendid.