I’m loving Abby Glassenberg‘s update of a classic kids’ craft. She says she spotted the instructions for a yarn octopus in a 1966 magazine. (I remember making one in Brownies about 1960–one of my first crafts!) You can get … Read More...
DIY Vintage Escort Card Fridge Magnets
Love these escort cards that double as fridge magnets! Learn how to make them with a quick and easy tutorial at Intimate Weddings.
Tutorial: Throw pillow covers in four easy steps
Centsational Girl shows how you can make new covers for a throw pillow in just four easy steps. Make them from outdoor fabric and you can give your front porch (or back porch, or deck) a quick facelift. Get the … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tealight Candle Holder
You light up my life! This is project is simply precious! Find directions from Karina over on the Whiff of Joy blog on how to make this folded tealight candle holder.
-Heather
DIY Eye Chart
I love the look of these eye charts that spell out fun phrases. They make for great conversation pieces and are a lovely design element that you can add to any room. There’s a tutorial over at Design, Dining + … Read More...
Starlight Luminary
iLoveToCreate has a tutorial for making a sweet star-themed luminary using a paper sack, jar, and some cheesecloth. Learn how they did it.
Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Coffee Cozies tutorial
I love the colors and the diversity of Molly’s felt coffee cozies. I always travel with a cold can of Coke, just one a day, and the can is very cold and these stitched straight to fit a can would … Read More...
How to make an interactive fire nesting puzzle
Or something really cool that would look great as a fun bit of decoration. Check out the fun tutorial Amy shared at her blog While Wearing Heels on how to make this fun fire puzzle (or decoration!)
Glass Gems Covered Side Table
This pretty side table was made using those pretty flat backed marbles that you buy at the craft store and some resin. Shannon over at Madigan Made will show you exactly what you need to do to create this pretty … Read More...
Red White and Blue Mason Jars
Still need some ideas for the 4th? Having a barbecue and just aren’t sure what that final element will be to add pizzazz to your table? Try these red, white and blue mason jars to snazz things up a bit! … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid-designed throw pillows
Kate Conklin shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how you can bring your kids into the design process with a kid-designed throw pillow. The kids get to create their own scene or design out of fabrics backed with … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s muscle shirt with handstitched reverse applique
Jessica from A Little Gray guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make a little boy’s muscle shirt with a handstitched reverse applique. Her example makes a subtle 80’s pop … Read More...
Sipping the Red, White and Blue and the Secret to Layered Drinks
As one in my current state, forbidden to enjoy a lovely cocktail (more on that later), I’m thankful for some alternatives. Like these oh so pretty layered drinks from In Katrina’s Kitchen. Discover the secret to making layered drinks–so … Read More...
Show & Tell | Gift Wrapping Ideas with Ruby Rock It
Lowri McNabb from PaperVine shares some gift wrapping ideas using the Vintedge line from Ruby Rock It. Click here to see more.
Tutorial: Bike Bag to hold keys and cash while riding
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make a handy pouch to hang on the handlebars of your bicycle. It’s just big enough to hold a wallet, a phone, and some keys so you don’t have to worry about them falling … Read More...
Starfish in Embroidery Hoops
This is such a fun and simple idea, you don’t have to be crafty to make these! I love how the finished product looks and may be making some for my bathroom. Head over to Carolyn’s blog for the scoop … Read More...
Pallet Baseball Flag
I really love this rustic representation of the flag, especially because it uses baseballs, America’s past time, as stars! Courtney will even show you how to make brand new baseballs look vintage to fit on this fun display. Head over … Read More...
Simple Patriotic Sand Art
Sand can be such a great tactile learning tool for children. This sand art craft is perfect to celebrate the 4th of July and allow your children to have fun! You can find the tutorial at honeybear lane.
Tutorial: Little girl capris with bubble pockets
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a pair of capri pants with pockets for little girls. The pockets are gathered at the top with elastic, creating a cute bubble effect. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Rub-a-Dub Tubside Mat
Made by Marzipan shares a project to help make toddler bathtime a little bit easier on our adult knees. It’s her Rub-a-Dub TubsideMat. It hangs down the outside of the tub and on to the floor. The hanging portion has … Read More...